The French Minor at the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) offers students an opportunity to enhance their linguistic skills and cultural understanding of the Francophone world. The program is designed to complement a variety of majors, providing valuable cross-cultural communication skills beneficial in numerous professional fields. Students engage in immersive language experiences, studying French language, literature, and culture, and have opportunities for practical application through community involvement and potential study abroad programs. This minor not only enriches students’ global perspectives but also prepares them for careers in international relations, education, business, and beyond.
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EXPECT generous scholarships
EXPECT generous scholarships
EXPECT an education tailored to your needs
EXPECT an education tailored to your needs
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Faculty
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Lorne Gibson
- Location
- 202 South Hall
- Phone
- (207) 768-9598
- lorne.gibson@maine.edu
![Photo of Lisa Leduc](https://www.umpi.edu/academics/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2023/08/Leduc-Lisa.jpg)
Lisa Leduc
- Location
- 200 South Hall
- Phone
- (207) 768-9436
- lisa.leduc@maine.edu
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EXPECT to Finish in Four
EXPECT to Finish in Four
What can you do with a French Minor?
Next Step: Admissions
We’re so excited that you’re considering the University of Maine at Presque Isle! As a student at UMPI, we want your experience to be anything but ordinary! So what makes UMPI extraordinary? Our Learning Environment, Our Student Engagement and Our Location!
No matter what stage of life you are in, we can help you take the plunge into higher education and put you on YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS!