The summer after Junior year, I stayed at my aunt's house and went to the Universite de Pau et du Pays de l'Adour. They have a French program for foreigners, which my family highly recommends: my uncle took it, and really loved it.
With good reason, it turns out! It was incredible. The level was really low, unfortunately (my written French is much poorer than my spoken French, so thats on me for testing into a low level), but the professors worked really hard to make it a fun class, and I got to meet tons of people who lived in Pau and all over the world. I also got the chance to spend some time with my friend Auror and her friend Matilde--we spent this thanksgiving together here in the US.
Highlights: -Doing an artsy child version of little red riding hood, the play -Jurancon wine tour -Time with friends -Great health care -Time with family