Vanderbilt in France

Internships

Internships

Under faculty supervision, students intern in public or private organizations, conduct background research and reading, and submit a research paper at the end of the semester. Interested students need to send a résumé and a letter of intent so we can find the internship that best suits your profile and academic requirements. Students receive 4 credits.

Internships are available fall, spring, and summer sessions.

Examples of recent internships:

  • the French Red Cross
  • the children’s ward of the hospitals of Marseille and Aix
  • a law firm
  • local elementary, middle, and high schools
  • the Institut des administrations des entreprises (IAE)
  • the music Conservatoire Marius Milhaud
  • the city of Aix-en-Provence international relations department
  • Atelier Cézanne (the museum dedicated to Aix’s favorite painter)
  • the Anthropology department of Aix-Marseille Université
  • La Provence, a local newpaper
  • a theater company
  • Ballet Preljocaj, a prestigious modern dance company

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Your Unique Experience

Vanderbilt in France is small enough to offer you the chance to tailor your study abroad experience to your needs. You can take classes in French or English and with pre-approval classes can fulfill requirements in most majors. Work in the community and meet French students-- whatever your goals, we'll help you make your semester or year abroad unforgettable!