Summer in Paris

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 28 - July 25, 2009

Description: Turn Paris into your classroom this summer as you surround yourself with world-class art and culture. Spend four weeks admiring the innovative construction of the Notre Dame, sit and read under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower and practice your French skills while ordering a morning baguette on your way to class.

Classes not held in the open air of Paris will be held at the Institut d'Etudes Superieures des Arts, a private college offering courses in the Art Market, Cultural Events Management and Multimedia of Paris. Students can take Art and Language courses or focus solely on their art studies during this program. Come to Paris and see for yourself what makes this one of the top ranked tourist destinations in the world.

Highlights: Earn six credit hours in French, Photography and/or Art History in one month in the city of lights. This is an affordable way to earn college credit and experience France during your summer break.

* Study in the heart of France - Paris
* Live with a French family or in a dorm
* Study under JU Faculty
* Earn 6 hours of U.S. credit
* Make Paris your classroom
* Explore Louis XIV's Palace in Versailles
* Courses available in French and Art

"I wanted to travel to a foreign land to see the art and embrace the culture. I feel that these goals were met wonderfully, and I wish I could have stayed longer." - Brandon Burrell

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: $4,500 *cost may change at any time due to the currency exchange

Not-Inludes: Airfare ticket, class materials, some meals, visa expenses, personal expenses.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

International Education Programs at Jacksonville University's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000