ACCENT - Summer in Paris

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 10 -July 10, 2010

Description: Immerse yourself in experiential learning - Spend the Summer in Paris with ACCENT and College of the Canyons. Explore Parisian cathedrals, monuments, churches, museums and galleries, as Paris becomes an extension of your classroom while you attend French Conversation and Art Appreciation classes with visiting faculty at the ACCENT Center. Participants on the Summer in Paris program live in double rooms at the Cité Universitaire international residence campus in Paris or in a single room in a homestay (with an additional supplement). ACCENT Paris Center staff also provide support and guidance to students studying abroad.

Participants on the Summer in Paris program earn transferable college credit through the College of the Canyons.

Highlights: ACCENT is a study abroad organization that works with over 40 colleges and universities to provide academically challenging and culturally enriching overseas study programs. ACCENT has fully-staffed Centers in Paris, Florence, London, and Madrid that serve as a home base to program participants. The San Francisco Center assists students with enrollment and predeparture preparation. The staff in all five ACCENT Centers has extensive personal experience in travel and overseas study, and is available to answer questions throughout the program.

The ACCENT Paris Center is located in the historic Bastille district of central Paris, within easy métro/bus reach of the Latin Quarter and the city of lights incomparable museums and monuments. The ACCENT Center is open during the week for students to use the resource/lending library, computer lab, wireless connectivity, and study annex. The ACCENT staff in Paris provides a wide variety of on-site student services and is an invaluable resource for students who want to find out more about their host city.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD 2,940 (plus a refundable USD 150 security deposit)

Experience Required: no