Strate School of Design | FA/SP Exchange
ARTCENTER APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 1 (Week 4) at 1pm
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Created in 1993, Strate is today fully recognized as a major player and partner in French Design education. It’s ambitions are as large as they are simple: to train dedicated professionals, focused on the human dimension of their work, and on the needs and desires of their contemporaries. Ever since its foundation, Strate has been building a strong reputation as one of the best Transportation Design schools worldwide. Thanks to Strate’s hands-on approach to learning, students develop valuable skills by conducting projects. Last year their students created over 1000 projects, often in collaboration with industrial partners. Throughout the years Strate has built strong partnerships with several engineering universities, making it much easier to work with them in the future at an international level. Strate’s campus in Paris, France consists of a 200-person lecture hall, 17 large classrooms, 4 computer labs with Macs and PCs, and 5 different workshops. The state-of-the-art Machines workshop allows students to craft their models and prototypes and work with all types of materials. It has evolved into a “FabLab” thanks to its digital features, such as several 3D printers and a laser cutter/engraver. For more information about Strate, please visit their website or watch this video.
Check out the recording of the February 16 info session, as well as the Strate Exchange Presentation created by the Office of International Relations at Strate. The Head of International Relations has a greeting for future exchange students.
Note: Exchange Programs first require an application through the Study Away Application Portal by March 1 for fall and October 1 for spring. Once you are nominated by your department, a second application to the university must be submitted. It is an honor to be nominated, so if you move forward with your application to the university, please know you are committing to study away!
ABOUT PARIS, FRANCE
Paris is one of the most exciting cities in the world, bringing in millions of visitors each year. The city is located on the Seine River in northern France and has an estimated population of 2.2 million. The world’s most-visited art museum, the Louvre, is located in Paris and houses the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo statue. The Louvre is only the beginning of the city’s extensive art scene: the city has museums dedicated to Pablo Picasso and Auguste Rodin, among many others. Paris is an international city with much to offer, and is a great setting for the study and creation of art. Cafe culture is a distinct aspect of life in Paris, and locals are often found relaxing with a good book or having a good conversation over coffee. There are cafes on nearly ever corner in the city, and it is common to sit at a cafe for at least an hour, enjoying the intellectual and caffeinated stimulation. Literature is valued greatly in Paris, and there are 70 libraries in the city. Paris is a frequent setting in literature and film, and is often romanticized. A very fashion-forward city, Paris has been home to many famous designers and brands, such as Chanel, Dior, Hermes, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Louis Vuitton, and Yves Saint Laurent.
HOUSING
Students are responsible for finding their own housing. They can opt to find housing near the Strate campus in Meudon or Sèvres on the outskirts of the city near campus, or live in the city itself and commute to campus. Strate has several options they recommend for finding accommodation. More details can be found on their website.