Switzerland Internship Program
Internship languages: English or French!
The Switzerland Internship Program is organized and coordinated by local Pepperdine
professor, Prof. Marjorie Besnard. Students are fully supported by Switzerland Director
Ezra Plank and his team.
Program Dates
April 30, 2024 - June 27, 2024
The dates listed above are departure dates from LAX and from the program location back to LAX.
Costs
Tuition: $2,070 per unit (standard Malibu summer tuition rate)
Housing & Food: $5,392
Program Specific Costs:
- City Bed Tax & Swiss Health Fee: $323
- Global Health Fee: $200
Course Requirements
Unit minimum requirement: 4
Course Offerings
FRE 495: French-Speaking Internship (4)
A supervised internship set in a French-speaking organization.
Prerequisite: One 300-level French course, or instructor’s approval.
A faculty reference from a French professor in Malibu is required. Please provide the faculty member's name on your application when you submit it or email it to international.programs@pepperdine.edu by noon on September 25.
IPIN 495: English-Speaking Internship (4)
A supervised internship set in an English-speaking organization.
A faculty reference from a professor in the student's major is required. Please provide the faculty member's name on your application when you submit it or email it to international.programs@pepperdine.edu by noon on September 25.
Switzerland Program Faculty Member
Prof. Marjorie Besnard
Internship PROGRAM Coordinator
Professor Besnard is a passionate French and Swiss teacher with a Master's degree in International Marketing from Neoma Business School and a Master's degree in Applied Language Science, specializing in French as a Foreign Language, from University Stendhal III Grenoble. With experience living in France, Germany, and England before settling in Switzerland, she brings a diverse perspective to her teaching. From beginners' French to Business French, she excels in teaching various aspects of the language. As the Coordinator of the Homestay Upper French Division program and the Internship program, she empowers students to develop their French skills. Beyond teaching, she enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and skiing with her family, as well as quiet moments with a cup of tea and a captivating novel. Professor Besnard inspires students to learn and speak French, making her an influential figure in their academic journeys.
Last updated 09.21.23