Abroadco in Paris, France

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter 

Description: Abroadco's study abroad program in Paris allows students to study French at all language levels at the University of Paris IV (Sorbonne), as well as select electives at the Sorbonne, American University of Paris. You will live and study in the City of Light, the center of European art and culture.

Academics

Students have a variety of academic options in Paris with Abroadco. Students wanting to study intensive French at all levels will take courses at the Sorbonne. Academic year and semester students who place at the intermediate and advanced levels can also take electives taught in French. If you need a course or two in English, you can opt to take an up to two electives at the American University of Paris (AUP). In addition to academic year and semester sessions, you can opt for summer sessions both at the Sorbonne and AUP.

For more information about the academic program, please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.

Services

Abroadco's excellent student service begins the moment you contact us. We help you with every aspect of planning your experience, including course selection, travel planning, working with your home institution, and providing you with an orientation on living and studying abroad. When you arrive in Paris, our resident director will greet you at the airport and provide onsite orientation during the first few days of your stay. Throughout your program, youll enjoy Abroadcos many activities and excursions. Activities include visiting the museums, exploring the different arrondissements of the city, and sampling the famous Parisian cuisine at one of Paris many bistros, restaurants, and cafes. Excursions visit such destinations as Versailles, Giverny and Mont St. Michel. Once your program has ended, we will continue to work with you as you transfer your credits to your home institution and readjust to life at home.

For more information about student services, orientation, activities and excursions, please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.

Housing and Meals

Abroadcos housing options in Paris provide you with the possibility of living with a host family, in a residence hall with students from other countries, or in an Abroadco apartment. Some meals may be included in host family and residence hall options.

For more information about housing and meals, please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.

Paris

One hundred cities rolled into one, Paris epitomizes a great capital city with its art, culture, music, fashion, theater, architecture, and intellectual thought. Its high student population ensures that much of the city caters to students, with endless nightlife, low cost eateries, and organized events.

For more information about Paris, please visit our website using the link at the top of this page.

Highlights:
* French language at all levels.
* Electives, taught in English and French, available at American University of Paris and Sorbonne.
* Live in an apartment, residence hall, or with a host family.
* Meals with some housing options.
* Abroadco onsite staff.
* Airport Reception in Paris.
* Extensive onsite orientation.
* Immersion program of many social and cultural activities.
* Excursions and associated costs.
* International cell phone with free incoming calls.
* Travel backpack and Lets Go France guidebook.
* Extensive pre-departure advising and materials.
* Academic year, semester, and summer study abroad options.

Program price includes tuition, housing, onsite staff, airport pickup, orientation, immersion program, excursions, international cell phone, travel backpack, Lets Go guidebook, and pre-departure advising and materials.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Scholarships are Available. Abroadco has established a scholarship program for deserving Abroadco participants. Awards for a program typically range from USD 300 to 600, depending on the length of the program. To be eligible for an Abroadco Scholarship, students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, be accepted into an Abroadco program and enrolled as an undergraduate university student. The scholarship application consists of the application, an essay, and an official transcript. Scholarship deadlines for Fall - April 1, for Spring - October 1, and for Summer - February 1. In addition to scholarships, students from many U.S. academic institutions are allowed to transfer their financial aid when studying abroad. Abroadco will work with students and academic institutions to facilitate this process.

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad