Study in the U.S.A. - Southeast (in English) - ISEP Exchange
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Study on a large, walkable campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where you can experience Southern hospitality, Cajun and Creole culture, LSU traditions, and the energy of a major U.S. flagship university near the Mississippi River.
• Take courses at Louisiana State University – an ABET- and AACSB-accredited institution – in unique fields like French/Cajun French, as well as standard fields like history, mass communications and journalism, English and literature, business management, and agriculture.
• Join a large, spirited campus community with extensive recreation facilities, campus buses, the International Cultural Center, and hundreds of student clubs and organizations!
LIVE and DINE
Share a 4-person on-campus apartment with private or semi-private bathrooms, located within walking distance of classes and campus activities. Exchange students are typically placed in East Campus Apartments, which have outdoor study spaces, but other possible placements include West Campus Apartments which are in walking distance of academic buildings, the Quad, and athletic venues, and Nicholson Gateway Apartments which have a grocery store on the ground floor that is accessible to all students.
Included in the cost of your program, you’ll choose from one of LSU’s meal plan options, which include 12, 15, or 19 weekly Tiger Meals and Paw Points to use on campus. When you’re looking to try authentic Cajun, Creole, or French food, there are plenty of off-campus eateries where you can taste unique and delicious dishes.
EXPERIENCE
Settle into Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s capital city, and explore a region known for its food, music, festivals, waterways, and distinct local culture. Spend time at the LSU Rural Life Museum, Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Baton Rouge Zoo, the Mississippi Riverfront, local farmers markets, and downtown Baton Rouge.
Get involved through the International Cultural Center, which hosts orientation, cultural nights, social events, and programs for international students throughout the year. When you’re not hanging out with Mike the Tiger or cheering for the LSU football team in the fall, you can join participate in intramural sports, rent outdoor gear for activities like biking, hiking, or camping, and take free trips to places like the Mardi Gras Museum, Cafe Du Monde, and Frazier's Homestead Horseback to go horseback riding!
ACADEMIC TRAINING
Students studying abroad in the United States have the opportunity to participate in an Academic Training Internship that directly relates to their field of study at their ISEP host institutions. Learn more about Academic Training in the United States.
What We Love About LSU
We love that you can study at a big, high-energy U.S. university while getting a truly distinctive regional experience in South Louisiana! LSU gives you the spirit, traditions, and campus life of a flagship university, while Baton Rouge provides access to the Cajun and Creole culture, local festivals, and Southern food that characterize one of the most unique regions in the United States.
Course Description
Louisiana State University is strong in biological sciences, chemistry, civil and environmental engineering, English, French studies, history, mass communication, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and physics. Unique offerings reflecting the geography and culture of Louisiana are coastal studies, French Cajun, Wetland Sciences, fisheries and aquaculture, landscape architecture, and ecology. The Middleton Library contains special collections in natural history, military history, the dialects of France, economics, Louisiana history, and American history. All courses available for ISEP students are taught in English and are at the undergraduate level.
Campus Note
Students are only permitted to take courses at the LSU Baton Rouge campus. When searching for courses, make sure that they are going to be held in person at the Baton Rouge campus ONLY.
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 12-15 US credits. Students typically enroll in 4-5 courses per term. A term runs for about 15 weeks. To determine how these credits convert at your home institution, please contact your home university coordinator.
Sample Classes Available:
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Foreign Language (French/Cajun French) |
History |
Mass Communications & Journalism |
English & Literature |
Business - Management |
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Intro to Francophone Cultures |
Violence in the American West |
Mass Media, Sports, and Society |
English Composition |
Managing Across Cultures |
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Elementary/ Intermediate Cajun French |
African American History |
Multiculturalism and the Media |
Louisiana Literature |
Principles of Management |
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Cajun French Culture |
Colonial America |
Media Ethics and Social Responsibility |
Major American Authors |
Global Corporate Social Responsibility |
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Structure of Louisiana French |
The Antebellum South |
How Washington Works: Advocacy, Media & Public Policy |
Language Diversity, Society & Power |
Organizational Behavior |
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Period Studies in French Literature |
Diplomatic History of the United States, 1914 to the Present |
Critical Thinking in American Politics & the Deep South |
Introduction to African American Literature |
Strategic Management |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Academics
How to search for courses:
Use the course catalog to research classes. Make sure you select a search category for different results (i.e., courses, programs, etc.).
When you select the course title, the prerequisites will be listed first in the description.
Please note: not every course in the catalog is offered every semester
As an exchange student, you can take any course numbered 1000 - 4999.
Academic Limitations:
LSU cannot guarantee enrollment in any class.
ISEP Students may not take graduate courses (numbered 5000 and above).
The colleges of veterinary medicine, MBA program, architecture, medical physics, health physics, and law are CLOSED to ISEP students.
Upper-level courses in computer science, mass communication, business, and engineering are very competitive and difficult to obtain.
In order to register for classes in computer science, mass communications, sciences, and mathematics, students MUST be declared majors in the field and provide descriptions of courses taken that satisfy the prerequisites listed for each class requested in the LSU online catalog.
Academic Calendar
Typical Fall Schedule: August through December
Courses Start: mid-late August
Courses End: early-December
Exams: mid-December
Typical Spring Schedule: January through May
Courses Start: mid-late January
Courses End: early-May
Exams: early-mid May
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
VISA: All non-U.S. citizens will be required to obtain a visa. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.
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