Studies Abroad Program

France

 Universite Robert Schuman (IECS)
Robert Schuman University is one of the three universities in Strasbourg (France), in the heart of Alsace region and the home to the European Union Parliament.  IECS is an institute of higher education aiming to develop the creativity, originality, and intellectual curiosity of the students.  One-third of the students are from countries other than France.

One or two years of French is required for the semester or year long exchange program.

Website:  www-urs.u-strasbg.fr

 
Information on How to Get a Student Visa:  (French Consulate)
 www.consulfrance-washington.org
Click on "Visas to enter France"
Click on the "American Flag"
Scroll down and click on "Student Visas"

 
Where to Find Course Information:
www-urs.u-strasbg.fr
Website is in French
See notebook in Dr. Afza's office or Colleen Brandon's office.

 
Courses that have Transferred from Strasbourg to Bloomsburg:
*  Important Note: This list goes back to Spring 2001 until the Fall 2004 and is provided for informational purposes only. Your advisor and department chairperson make the final decision on which courses will transfer into your program. Also, be sure to determine which courses will be offered during your semester of international study at the school you have selected.
 
Comparative and Intercultural Management - 93.399 Management Transfer
Corporate Strategy vs. Public Policy - 93.399 Management Transfer
Cross Cultural Issues of Human Resources Management - 93.399 Management Transfer
Current Issues in Marketing - 97.399 Marketing Transfer
European Integration - 97.399 Marketing Transfer
French - 10.101 French Transfer
International Management - 93.456 International Management
International Marketing - 97.380 International Marketing
Legal Framework - 98.299 Law Transfer
Spanish Language - 12.101 Spanish I
Strategy, Complexity and Change - 93.399 Management Transfer
The Single Currency and Current Issues in Marketing - 97.399 Marketing Transfer
The Single Currency: The Full Facts - 96.399 Finance Transfer

How to Apply for Exchange Program:

Bloomsburg forms: (must be printed and returned to Dr. Afza)
-Parent Permission Form
 -CoB International Exchange Program Checklist
-Emergency Envelope
-Cob Interntaional Program Outgoing Student Document

 
Forms that are for your benefit:
-Exchange Program Self Checklist
-Direction sheet for Paperwork

 
Forms that you need to pick up from the Cob: (Dr. Afza or Colleen Brandon)
- Study abroad and international exchange programs
- Prior approval for transferring credit

 
How to Apply to Strasbourg:

You can apply for Strasbourg completely online and look at the courses and course selection online.  The course description is in French.  To apply follow these steps:

          Go the www.iecs.edu, is website comes up in French click on the "British Flag"
          on the bottom of the page, this will bring you to the English Version. 
          Then click on "Foreign Students" on the top of the page.  There are steps to the
          left that will guide you through the application process and let you look at the
           course selections.

 

Students enrolled at other U.S. universities