Côte à Côte (Coast to Coast)
An experiential learning program in French-speaking Canada
Campus Saint-Jean is joining forces with four other Canadian universities from coast to coast to implement an inclusive and diverse student program focused on experiential learning and community involvement in a French-speaking environment. For two months (from May to June 2025), explore Canada's French-speaking community while improving your knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills. Take the chance to broaden your horizons and experience your first coast-to-coast student exchange in French.
The choice of experience varies depending on the host university.
Course
Deepen your knowledge by taking two 3-credit courses in different areas of interest.
Work Placement
Consolidate your skills by completing a work placement (6 credits) with a French-speaking community organisation and help it to fulfil its mission.
Course + Work Placement
Combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience by taking a course (3 credits) and completing a work placement (3 credits) in a French-speaking community organisation.
Participating Universities
Campus Saint-Jean de l’Université de l’ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ (Edmonton, AB)
Course + Work Placement
Cité universitaire francophone de l’Université de Regina (Regina, SK)
Work Placement
Université de Moncton (Moncton, Edmundston, Shippagan, NB)
Work Placement
Université de Montréal (Montréal, QC)
Course + Work Placement
Université de l’Ontario français (Toronto, ON)
Course + Work Placement
To take part in the Côte à Côte / Coast to Coast program and carry out a student exchange in Canada during a summer session, you must submit your application before 5 pm on January 24, 2025, and meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have a study permit valid until December 2025
- Submit a one-page cover letter explaining your choice of experience among the three presented, your program of study, your career aspirations and your interest in the Canadian Francophonie
- Submit a curriculum vitae
- Enrol part-time in an undergraduate degree program during the summer session of 2025
Send your application letter and CV to lacentrale@ualberta.ca
Depending on your overall academic program, these experiences may or may not contribute to your degree. Spots at each university are limited!
Financial support of $5,000 is awarded to each person taking part in the program.