Location
  • France
    • Grenoble
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, Work study, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety

Program Details

Compensation
Unpaid
Timeframe
Summer
Housing
Apartment Host Family

Pricing

Starting Price
6495
Price Details
• Personalized pre-departure advising
• Tuition and registration
• Housing (apartment options)
• Comprehensive collection of in-country support services including insurance, on-site support, social and wellness activities
• Career and re-entry support
• Scholarship opportunities available
• Some Accommodation Activities
• Airport Transfers
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Transportation Wifi
Jan 31, 2024
Feb 02, 2025
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About Program

Home to the winter Olympics, cutting-edge nuclear physics research, and over 60,000 students from France and around the world, Grenoble offers a picturesque setting in which to immerse yourself into local culture. Interning abroad in the French Alps puts a wonderland of natural beauty within reach.
Grenoble is a well-known location for physics, computer science, hydroelectricity, and nanotechnology, as well as a hub for business studies and language learning, giving CEA CAPA students the opportunity to intern in a world-class business or organization.
To learn more about Grenoble, click the “Visit Site” [https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/internships/city/Grenoble] button above and see what CEA CAPA has waiting for you!

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Diversity & Inclusion

CEA CAPA provides, in conjunction with Diversity Abroad, Destination Guides which provide resources and tips for Black/African-American students, Latinx students, Asian American students, and all other students of color.
Through our personalized advising, CEA CAPA takes steps to understand the needs of a diversity of student identities like the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to diversity and identity training, CEA CAPA leadership engage in continuous department level project work to identify and revise policies and practices using the appropriate Justice, Equity, Diversity or Inclusion lens as a frame to reduce bias and barriers that impact students, faculty, and staff. CEA CAPA is intentional in elevating diverse student voices and providing a platform for a broad array of identities to share their experiences abroad. The CEA CAPA World Blog promotes stories and personal experiences from the perspectives of diverse student bloggers and vloggers.
CEA CAPA is willing and able to assist students with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Students are requested to disclose disabilities through the application health forms as part of their application and in discussion with their application advisor or program manager. The earlier CEA CAPA is made aware of learning or physical disabilities the better we can work with the student, institution, and overseas team to tailor an Individualized Education Program if necessary to support the student.

Impact

CEA CAPA makes a conscious effort to create study abroad experiences that leave a positive impact on host communities. Each location implements a variety of strategies to support the local community and promote sustainability. Examples include:

Use of recycling bins in Study Center locations and in CEA CAPA housing

Signage in CEA CAPA housing urging students to limit water and electricity usage

Students are often given reusable bags and water bottles upon arrival to limit single plastic use

Students are provided with instructions for acquiring transportation passes to promote use of public transportation rather than taxis

Program Highlights

  • Strong Academics
  • A Focus on Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises
  • An Individualized Placement Process
  • Affordable, Convenient Options

Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
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  • Growth 4.45
  • Support 4.85
  • Fun 4.6
  • Housing 4.75
  • Safety 4.3
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Zoe
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

CEA CAPA Grenoble, France

Grenoble France was such an amazing place to study abroad because it has so much to offer. The outdoors there were so amazing to hike and run in, I also got to ski which I will never forget. The city can be seen as somewhat unsafe, but I never once felt in danger or unsafe in any way. The people there were friendly and tried to speak English with me when I was struggling. I went to UGA which was amazing the professors were so nice and the workload felt a lot less than what I was used to in the US. The food there was amazing and I honestly miss it every day of my life. This program was overall so amazing and I wish I could go back.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Take advantage of the outdoors, there is so much to do outside in Grenoble and so many groups that can help you try new things. I was not much of a hiker but I hiked more there than I ever had. There are so many options too, you can hike, bike, rock climb, ski, and so many other things.
3 people found this review helpful.
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Sophia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An unforgettable experience

Coming to Grenoble was a huge step outside of my comfort zone that soon turned into one of the biggest growth periods I've had this far in my life. The Grenobloise community is welcoming and kind, as they are understanding of the large international student population in the city and will guide you on your French. The Université Grenoble Alpes is a beautiful campus surrounded by the mountains-- I had the opportunity to join their UGlisse ski club and go skiing in the Alpes a couple of times before I left. Being surrounded by the mountains, you have so many options for hiking, rafting, biking, and other outdoor activities in the palm of your hand. Even though Grenoble is a little bit of a ways away from an airport, the public transportation systems are very efficient for intercontinental travel. Overall, there is nothing bad I could say about my time in Grenoble. I had so much fun and think about it every day.

2 people found this review helpful.
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Alina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Studying Abroad for the first time in Grenoble

Before I came to Grenoble, I had no knowledge in any French culture or language. It was after I moved in that I started learning about France. However, even without any prior experience in French culture or language, I was able to have a best 4 months of my life, studying abroad. I was able to make local friends, try local markets and try local food that I would never try if I were traveling or on my own. These experiences gathers made me able to grow as a person and without the support I got from CEA CAPA, I wouldn't have made such great memories. I definitely recommend studying abroad -- it changes how you view the world and how you view yourself as well.

3 people found this review helpful.
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Trisha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Spring 2024

I had a great time going abroad here. It's so cool being in a college town in the Alpes, it's just beautiful. I also loved the staff. They made us feel welcomed and helped us figure out ways to adapt to the new way of living. They also allowed us to drop in at any time if we ever needed. The overall experience was amazing. It was great to experience many other cultures and have this opportunity. I felt safe and supported the whole time. If I could do this all over again I would, and I think everyone should be able to have this experience.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
One thing I regret is not prioritizing skiing in the Alps. We kept putting it off to travel, and although I wouldn't take back any of the places we traveled to, I wish I could have gone skiing on those beautiful mountains.
Pros
  • Beautiful scenery
  • Amazing hiking
  • fun college enviornment
Cons
  • not too much of a social scene
  • long commute to school
  • rainy weather
23 people found this review helpful.
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Madeline
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Experience Studying Abroad in Grenoble, France

Being a STEM major, I wasn't even sure if studying abroad would be an idea I could even entertain. However, through the opportunities provided to me by CEA CAPA, my home university, and Universite Grenoble Alpes, I was able to not only study abroad in Grenoble, France but have some of the best four months of my life. What I truly fell in love with was the beautiful landscape of Grenoble, but also its history. I was blessed with amazing CEA CAPA staff who guided me and my peers through our journey abroad. We even went on an excursion to southern France, including places such as Nice, Monaco, Monte Carlo, and Cannes. When I began college, studying abroad was not really on my bucket list. However, now after having experienced what I did, I think it is essential to all individuals for personal and professional benefits!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My advice is to push yourself out of your comfort zone. You are only given one opportunity to be in the place that you are, so meeting as many people as you can and trying new activities is in my opinion what makes the experience so worthwhile.
Pros
  • Grenoble has great views!
  • Grenoble and nearby towns have so much unique history
  • The social settings are fun
Cons
  • Traveling to other cities/countries is slightly hard because the closest "best" airport is an hour bus ride
  • Some parts of Grenoble are unsafe, especially at night for women
52 people found this review helpful.
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Chance
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Experience Ever!

CEA CAPA provided me with everything i needed and helped me from planning to coming back to the USA. This was the best experience i have ever had and it was seamless as i had a lot of help. While on sight in Grenoble, we had our advisor Justine. She was born and raised in the town we were living in and going to school at. She taught every thing we needed know about living in France from public transportation, the food and even helped improve are French skills. She was absolutely unforgettable and took care us from the moment we arrived to when we left France

Pros
  • Friends for a life time
  • Traveling the world
  • Resume builder
Cons
  • Costs of going abroad
  • home sickness
  • Culture shock
83 people found this review helpful.
Response from CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Hi Chance! So glad you had an amazing experience in France and got the chance to meet and connect with Justine! Thanks for sharing your feedback.

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Michael
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Finding family in the French Alps

While studying abroad in Grenoble, France, I was blessed with three younger siblings for the first time in my life. My host parents were beyond wonderful, cooking classic dishes from the French Alps and making me genuinely feel at home while I was farther from home than I had ever been before in my life. Still in touch, they reach out over what's app regularly, as do I, and although I have missed seeing my little siblings grow in person, I look forward to seeing them again someday in the future. However, these weren't the only connections I made there. The point person for CEA in the French Alps is beyond wonder and exceptionally talented at her job. She was great at accommodating the many unique personalities of the students

Pros
  • Meeting and becoming a part a French family
  • My professors and classmates were exceptionally wonderful. We even got dinner together as a class with the professor after exams!
  • UGA campus is incredibly cool with fantastic libraries, athletic facilities, and niche opportunities (such as the Parkour class I took)
Cons
  • Learning how to use trams was hard. I walked home many time because I missed the last tram, and I was also ticketed for not using it properly.
  • There were some areas of town which I crossed daily that felt potentially dangerous especially after dark.
  • The time change was hard to work with while navigating a long distance relationship.
120 people found this review helpful.
Response from CEA CAPA Education Abroad

Hi Michael! Thanks for sharing your kind words and feedback about your experience with your host family in France. It's incredible how homestays enhance the study abroad journey and you make lifelong connections along the way! SO happy to hear you felt at home with them and CEA onsite staff.

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