International Affairs Division (DAIE)Welcome Programme
Overview
The Welcome Programme has three objectives:
- To instruct students how to work according to the expectations and academic requirements of Sciences Po. During their stay at Sciences Po, undergraduate exchange students will be expected to use the same methodology as degree-seeking Sciences Po students. It is good to know these rules before the start of lessons.
- To familiarize exchange students with Sciences Po and its services: housing searches, obtaining a residence permit, completing administrative registration, etc.
- To create a setting for establishing contacts with others. A series of outings and social events (visits of Paris, sport, etc.) enable students to make new friends, socialize and discover Paris.
- From August 2013, all students who have taken part in Sciences Po's Welcome programme will be awarded 2 ECTS credits for their participation.
“I have learnt a lot about France and Paris,aside from improving my French language skills. This is very useful for exchange students and interesting to them. The class atmosphere is not stressful and everyone has the opportunity to contribute in class.” A student from the University of Hong Kong
A typical week
The first day of the Welcome programme (Friday) is dedicated to a presentation of Sciences Po and its different services (finding housing, obtaining a residence permit, completing administrative registration, etc.).
In small groups, the students will also discover the Sciences Po Paris Campus. They are introduced to the location of different student services, classrooms and amphitheatres.
During the following week (Monday-Friday), students follow methodology workshops in small groups (10h), a methodology module in the amphitheatre and an introductory lecture into French Political Life. Nearly 18 hours of methodology and introductory lessons taught by experienced Sciences Po teachers enable students to put their skills into practice!
| Friday | Welcome programme information day | |||
| Saturday | Group activity | |||
| Sunday | _ | |||
| _ | 9:00-11:00 | 11:15-13:15 | 14:30-16:30 | Evening |
| Monday | Methodology Class | _ | Methodology Module | Activity Balades parisiennes |
| Tuesday | Methodology Class | _ | Methodology Module | Activity Treasure Hunt |
| Wednesday | Methodology Class |
Library and |
Lecture |
Cinema club evening |
| Thursday | Methodology Class | _ | Lecture French Political life (in French) |
Wine and cheese reception |
| Friday | Methodology Class | _ | ||
| Saturday | Bateaux Mouches boat visit | |||
| Sunday | Integration Day with the Buddy Programme | |||
Practical information
- Dates: 23-31 August, 2013 (Fall Semester 2013/2014)
- Eligibility: Undergraduate exchange students coming to Sciences Po for one or two semesters. Please note that spaces are limited and are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis!!
- Price: 250 euros
- Registration: Once an exchange student receives their Sciences Po ID number, they must register online for the Welcome Programme and confirm their registration by paying the correct fees.
Please ensure that the payment reaches us as soon as possible. For another means of payment, processing time is necessary. No refunds will be given. If you have registered and decide to no longer take part in the Welcome
programme, you must inform us by email.
Contact: candidature.echange@sciences-po.fr