The programme is very diverse and not only gives you increased skills in this beautiful and widespread language, but you also get a good insight into the history, culture, and society of France. I have read short stories, worked on translations, read and analyzed French plays, watched films and documentaries, trained pronunciation, and received training in creative writing. There is also a strong emphasis on conversations in class to improve expression skills, both in everyday life and within the academy. What stands out are the teachers who do their best to provide students with professional and personal advice, and help them develop their way of learning. We must not forget that it is possible to go on an exchange program in the 2nd year of study to a number of cities and towns in France, Belgium, and elsewhere!

Enrolling in French Studies at the University of Iceland is one of the best decisions in my life! The programme is organized really well by teachers and staff, enabling students to do their best at all times. I went to study to gain more knowledge of French, but there is so much more to it. I learned how to tackle tasks using organized, scientific work methods, expanded my network, and opened the door to new opportunities!

The French programme is so special in my mind because on the one hand there are elments that anyone interested in French would be drawn to, such as translation, grammar or history, and on the other hand, you also get encouragement to get acquainted with topics that you had not bothered with before. While it is certainly a challenge that all the study is done in French, it does not take long to get used to it, and you are starting to think about French in the car on the way home without realizing it. I chose French for a BA degree because I have a passion for languages and literature and now that I am finishing my second year I see that all aspects of the study are intertwined and support what I am most interested in, and give me a deeper understanding of the subject.