Off-Campus Programs

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As a French major at Calvin, you have the opportunity to further your knowledge through off-campus studies. Enjoy France’s vibrant culture by taking semester-long courses abroad in the city of Grenoble, or you can enjoy a shorter adventure with an interim abroad to Quebec or France.

Semester program

Semester in France
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this off-campus program has been suspended. The information on this page is available for reference and planning purposes, but may no longer be accurate. If and when Calvin is able to re-open this and other off-campus programs, information will be provided at the main Off-Campus Programs website. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Off-Campus Programs office. Everywhere you look, you'll see mountains: the Chartreuse range sits to the north and to the west towers the Vercors range; the Belledonne range fills in the view to the east. The Drac and Isère rivers intersect in the picturesque town of Grenoble, in a valley carved out by a glacier. Here, you will thrive as you deepen your understanding of the French language and culture.

Interim programs

Immersion program in Canada

Explore is a five-week intensive language-learning course for Canadian citizens. The program is offered during the spring or summer. You may receive Calvin credit for completing this program. Learn more about this program at the Explore website.

Grenoble student blog

Future student blogs written during the Grenoble semester abroad will be posted here. Stay tuned for new information!

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