Geo Field School

UniLaSalle Spring Geological Field School - Science Only

The department of geology at UniLaSalle, a leading Grande École in Geosciences and Agriculture, offers the unique opportunity to conduct geology field work in France.

International and French students complete work throughout France alongside faculty members, graduate students (peer teaching), and invited specialists. Selected participants will experience hands-on geological exploration in small groups, extending learning from the classroom to the field in sedimental mapping, sequence stratigraphy and/or transect of the French Alps.

Key information

Language

English

Semester

Spring

Program type

Exchange

Application information

Application status

Open October 1, 2024

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Summer 2025 applications

Priority deadline: November 11, 2024

University-specific additional requirements

N/A

Summer 2026 applications

Open October 1, 2025

Program details

Students will earn the following transfer credit for 2 UCalgary half-courses (6 units total) over the 3 week program: 

 

Course Code    Course Equivalent        UCalgary Units        Prerequisites

GLGY 435              Field Methods II                    3                      GLGY 337 
                                                                                                    (Intro to Geologic Field Methods)

OPTN 9XX       Sr. Level Elective Credit             3                      3rd year+ standing

 


Week 1: (on-campus program) Cross-cultural management, geological mapping, and petrography
Week 2: (in-field) Transect of the Alps
Week 3: (in-field) Sequence Stratigraphy

More details are available here

The program runs for 3 weeks in May. For details check the program page and the brochure in the right sidebar. 

Week 1: Beauvais Campus - Cross-cultural management, geological mapping, petrography

Week 2: Grenoble to Saint-Véran - Transect of the Alps, with free days in Grenoble 

Week 3: Digne-les-Bains - Sequence Stratigraphy (Tertiary sedimentary series of Digne-les-Bains)

  1. Costs

    Exchange students pay their tuition and academic fees to the University of Calgary. Other expenses are paid directly to the service provider. 

    The estimated costs of this program in 2019 are as follows:

    Expense

    Cost (low est.)

    Cost (high est.)

    Flights to Paris, train to Beauvais RT
    (estimated cost, this is self-arranged)

    910

    1300

    Tuition for 2 courses at $659.76/course (based on 2022 rates)

    1319.52

    1319.52

    Trip transit, accommodation, & meals

    1,993 (Estimate based on current exchange rate) (1390€)

    1,993 (Estimate based on current exchange rate) (1390€)

    Travel/Medical Insurance for France

    59

    289

    Program Placement Payment

    150

    150

    Total Estimate in CAD$:

    $4431.52

    $5051.52

    Trip Transit, Accommodation, and meals cost breakdown from estimate above:

    • Week 1: room & board on campus + transportation from CDG airport to UniLaSallle: 300 €
    • Roundtrip transportation from Beauvais to field sites: 300 €
    • Week 2: room, board & transportation: 320 € (NOTE: For free time in Grenoble for 2 days - accommodation is included, but meals and personal transportation for these days are not)
    • Week 3: room, board & transportation: 420 €
    • Non-refundable administration fee: 50 € (Program cancellation fee of 150€ for any cancellations)

    Not included in specific program costs are:

    • round-trip travel from Canada - estimated costs given above, but this is self-booked (to Charles De Gaulle in Paris)
    • passport/visa fees (if required) - total est. cost for 10 year passport and photos is $175
    • mandatory health and liability insurance coverage - estimated costs given above, but this is self-arranged
    • personal expenses - also meals, transportation, etc. for free days in Grenoble
    • vaccine or immunization costs for travel
  2. Funding

    Did you know that you can take your UCalgary funding with you on exchange?   
    Since you remain a degree seeking student at UCalgary while on exchange you remain eligible for any awards and scholarships you are eligible to receive from the university as well as student loans.

    Our office administers the International Study Travel Grant for students travelling on approved UCalgary study programs that are credit bearing. The amount changes year to year as the money is split evenly between qualified applicants. Students may only receive the study travel grant once. Please see the exchange funding page for more information.

Room and board on this program are pre-arranged. 

This exchange is open to regular, full-time students in the Faculty of Science, who have completed at least 2 full years (20 courses) at the post-secondary level, and will have completed GLGY 337 prior to starting the exchange, with an overall minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (B-).

While this program is taught entirely in English, a basic knowledge of French is recommended (but not required).


Have questions?

Global Learning 101

Please watch this short YouTube playlist before reaching out or booking an appointment. In these videos, you will learn much of the basics about Global Learning, which may answer your initial questions.

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Academic Advising

Before applying to study abroad, you should ask your academic advisor how this program might align with your degree (e.g. best time to go, what courses you need).

After you are accepted, you should ask your academic advisor more specific questions about courses/transfer credits. It’s also recommended to follow up with your advisor again once you return to Calgary.

Find your academic advisor

Global Learning Advising

If you have questions, please reach out to our office! We offer drop-in advising for general inquiries, and if you have questions about this specific program or any others, you can book an appointment with the responsible advisor.

Please use the link below to find the most up-to-date information about our current advising options.

View the Global Learning Advising page

The exchange advisor for this program is: Flavien Niederst

How to Apply

Download the application guide

This PDF contains information on how to complete your application and what to do after you have applied.

Application guide

Identify three programs of interest

We recommend applying for your top three programs for the priority application deadline, as placement may be competitive. We will assess your applications in ranked order.

Check requirements and deadlines

These may vary by program, so check the individual program pages and make sure that you are aware of any different application deadlines or eligibility requirements.

Start your application

Once you have gathered everything you need, you can begin your application!

Please note: Applications will not be considered complete until all required documents are submitted in full.

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International travel presents challenges that may not be found when attending classes on campus. There may be a lack of resources, emergency services, hospitals, accessibility issues and/or demands on the physical and the mental self, all of which can challenge individuals when away from their usual support systems and structures. Adequate preparation is essential.

For this reason, it is imperative that you evaluate all aspects of your own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual condition against the rigors of the particular global learning program you are selecting. If you are unsure of whether or not this program is a good fit for you and/or if you have any circumstances that could impede your enjoyment of the program, please contact us. Our Global Learning Advisors will be happy to assist in finding the best options for you and arrange any supports or accommodations necessary to ensure your success.

If you have or are seeking a certificate from Student Accessibility Services, you should provide this early to your Global Learning Advisor to ensure that the option that you are seeking can support your needs.

Please note: All participants must adhere to COVID-19 and other vaccination-related requirements for the destinations visited on this program. Failure to do so may have consequences such as being denied access to accommodation/housing, program activities, or to the host country itself.