Program in Lyon, France

UVA / Université Lumière-Lyon II

Undergraduate Exchange and Study Abroad Program

• Semester and Academic Year Exchange Program
• Summer Study Abroad Program

To apply and find scholarships and other important program information, please visit: www.studyabroad.virginia.edu and consult the ISO Study Abroad Handbook.

Program Contact Information:

• Janet Horne, Director
  
• Joshua Armstrong, Associate Director
  
  

"I had an amazing time in Lyon. It was a very comfortable place to improve my French and the experiences I gained will stick with me forever." ~Martha Eason

" I could go on and on and on and on about how absolutely fabulous Lyon was." ~Lauren Newman

"One of my favorite moments...was when I realized I had been walking around Lyon for days without using a map and that I didn't need one anymore." ~Codi Trigger

"Any thoughts of France will always be associated with four fantastic weeks spent in Lyon. A peek outside the window of our residence revealed a vibrant, buzzing city of red, orange and brown architecture; the city had warmth to rival its grey, romantic sister, Paris. Lyon is truly a breath-taking place!

"The UVa in Lyon program offered me a perfect way to experience France with its fair balance of organized program activities, which helped us to acquaint ourselves with the city and its culture, and gain confidence in a unknown place. Still we had plenty of free time, which I got to spend exploring on my own and with fellow students.
A couple of experiences I will never forget include: cooking with a chef in Lyon (the gastronomical capital of France!), a 40km tandem bike ride in the town of Annecy with the French Alps as our backdrop, staying up all night for the summer solstice music festival, or a simple walk, browsing used books from vendors by the river and a glace enjoyed while strolling the cobblestone streets of Vieux Lyon (the historical district).

"The assurance and encouragement I received from the locals when I practiced French in "real life" is something I will always remember fondly. Whether asking for peppers in the local market or directions to the nearest metro stop, I was often met with receptive smiles. My experience in Lyon really encouraged ownership of my trip to France by giving me a personal perspective on a previously unknown city and by contextualizing my French studies in unique and intimate way." ~Norhan Fillo

Map of Lyon, courtesy of The Historic Cities Project. For more information see About the Images.

Photo credit: Codi Trigger

Photo credit: Norhan Fillo

Photo credit: Norhan Fillo