Fulbright France IEA (International Education Administrators) Seminar 2025 in La Rochelle & Poitiers (17 representatives from US universities)
The delegation of 17 American spent a week discovering the French higher education and research ecosystem, with visits to institutions in La Rochelle and Poitiers!
In La Rochelle, the program began with:
- A welcome speech from the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, partner of the Franco-American Commission Fulbright France
- Excelia: Tour of the business school, presentation on international relations and recruitment policy, discussions on academic development, and a meeting with national and international students
- CESI: Overview of the engineering school, international cooperation, visit of Lab In’Tech, focus on active learning, and insights into student life
- La Rochelle Université: Welcome session, presentation on international engagement, campus tour, and meetings with academic departments
- Walking tour of historic La Rochelle
In Poitiers, the program continued with:
- University of Poitiers: Overview of its international policy strategy & EC2U: European Campus of City-Universities ; Lunch with the President of the University and her team ; Visit of academic departments in subgroups ; Individual meetings with representatives of some departments
- City Hall: Meeting with the Municipal Councillor for International and European Relations ; Guided dramatized city tour
- Sciences Po Poitiers Campus: Welcome and visit of the campus ; Its international partnerships ; Discussion with students and professors ; The Memory of Colonialism in France
- IH2EF (Institute for advanced studies in education and training): Presentation of the institute’s role in the French education system ; Tour and discussions on training areas, partnerships, and development projects
- Futuroscope: Visit to the science and technology park featuring immersive experiences focused on science & space
This Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) seminar helps U.S. higher education professionals connect with the educational and cultural system of France while expanding their global networks.
We had to say goodbye to the 17 US International Education Administrators (IEA), who now are in Dakar, Senegal, after one week in France, during which they were able to: better understand the workings of the French higher education system, forge privileged links with French universities and enrich their professional networks.
Thanks to them and to all the French institutions in La Rochelle & Poitiers that welcomed us during this exceptional Fulbright France IEA 2025 seminar in western France!
