Academic Treks College: French Language and Creole Culture

  Guadeloupe

Sainte Anne

Term: Summer 
Dates: 25 days: May 27 - June 20

Description: This Academic Trek College course combines the perfect blend of French language immersion and Creole cultural exploration to create an unforgettable experience. Guadeloupe is a slice of France nestled in the heart of the Caribbean's French West Indies. The result is a unique fusion of French and Creole influences, with charming towns, delicious food and an easygoing pace of life. A French Overseas Department, Guadeloupe provides a great alternative location for language studies. You won't hear English spoken here, so prepare for complete immersion in the French language on an amazing island adventure! Home stay in the picturesque seaside town of St. Anne. Hike rugged volcanic peaks and dense rainforests. Try your hand at surfing, sea kayaking and soaring through the forest on a zip-line. Shop in colorful markets and volunteer on a variety of service projects. Then sail to nearby Marie-Galante and/or Ile des Saintes to discover more of this quintessential French island paradise.

Highlights:
- Learn French through cultural immersion and instruction
- Island excursions including sea kayaking and rainforest hiking
- Home stay with a local family
- 3-day sailing trip to nearby islands
- Service work in a beachside community

Excursions include:
- Zip line canopy tour
- Surfing
- Drumming, traditional art and cooking lessons

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Call for details!

Experience Required: yes

One Year High School French

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work in Groups of limited in size to between 10-16 students.

Application Process Involves:

• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Broadreach Summer Adventures / Academic Treks's Mission Statement: Broadreach offers experiential summer adventures for teenagers and young adults including scuba, sailing, marine biology, academic and wilderness programs that span the globe. Broadreach's educational adventures provide opportunities for students to learn new skills and explore the world in an active, hands-on environment that fully immerses the participant in the experience. Combining the thrill of discovery, the pride of accomplishment and the excitement of exploration, Broadreach programs focus on individual initiative, group dynamics and genuine participation in the world. Academic Treks is the academic adventure and community service division of Broadreach Summer Adventure Camps for Teenagers. Our educational summer camps and high school study abroad programs provide excellent alternatives to traditional summer camps and summer school. Lastly, Academic Treks College is the university division of Broadreach Summer Adventures. Our college study abroad programs provide unique opportunities to study a single topic in multiple countries around the world.

Year Founded: 1993