University of Minnesota, Morris
Lille Exchange Program
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Hosted by Morris's The University of Minnesota Morris has an exchange program with the Universités 1 and 3 à Lille, France. Under the auspices of this exchange program, Morris can send up to 2 students per year to Lille. Those students can take courses at Lille 1 and Lille 3, while paying tuition at Morris. This exchange option therefore keeps costs down and is about half of what similar, non-exchange programs cost. Imagine yourself spending a year (or a semester) in France! |
Academics:
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You can take courses in any of the areas offered by the Université de Lille (see the lists of disciplines, divided by division, to the right and left), and many classes are taught in English. Here is a list of courses students have previously taken at Lille and how they transferred to Morris. Note: not all of the disciplines offered at Lille fit within UMM's Liberal Arts mission, so check with the registrar's office about whether their courses will count towards your degree at Morris. Prior to your departure, you will need to meet with your academic advisor to plan out courses to take that will satisfy the requirements of your UMM degree.
There is a video here explaining why studying in Lille is wonderful. |
The Université de Lille offers courses in Education Science and Lifelong learning. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Université de Lille offers courses in the following Humanities disciplines:
Courses in music and theater are a little complicated because they are in an auditioned conservatory. If you are interested in taking performing arts classes in Lille, please consult with Prof. Sarah Buchanan (buchansb@) to see what is possible.
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Lodgings:
While living in Lille, you will live in one of the university residence halls. You will need to purchase bedding and bring linens with you. Be sure to arrive on a weekday when office hours are open so you can get in your room and have time to purchase your bedding in a local store.
La Résidence Triolo |
The Reception Desk at the |
Another view of the |
Residence Hall rooms are quite small, but have everything you need, and you can decorate them to make them cozy!
Triolo Residence Hall Room
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Triolo Residence Hall Room
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Triolo Residence Hall Room
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Triolo Rooms have their own bathrooms. They are the tiniest bathrooms you'll ever see, but they are private!
Private Bathroom |
Private Bathroom |
There is a kitchen where you can cook meals:
Triolo Kitchen |
Triolo Kitchen |
You'll have your own refrigerator space |
You'll have your own refrigerator space--again, it's small, but it's LOCKABLE! |
And a laundry room:
Triolo Laundry Room |
Triolo Laundry Room |
The City of Lille:
In addition to its important universities, Lille has one of the largest art museums in France, an active sports life, and lots of cultural festivities and events. Northern France is reknowned for its friendly people. In fact, the 2008 blockbuster film, Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis showcases how welcoming and warm people from Lille and its surrounding areas are. Check it out! |
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Eligibility:
Other Details:
Handbook for participants:
The application deadline is around March 15th every year.
Here is the ACE
office's site for Lille.
Here is a PDF summary of the application materials you will need.
You can apply to the Lille Exchange Program here.
Please see the ACE office for more information.