Description

Paris is one of Europe's most culturally diverse and arts rich cities, making for an enriching and varied summer experience. Experience Paris city life alongside Parisiens and other international students, absorbing the language and culture both at work and play. There will be opportunities to explore the city's many attractions and to travel to regions such as Normandy, the Loire valley and even to the south at weekends.

Central's summer program in Paris offers students of every language level the opportunity to learn - or even improve - their language skills while experiencing first-hand the diverse art collections of one of the world's leading cultural centers. Classes run Monday through Friday with two sessions per day. Mornings sessions focus on learning and practicing spoken and written French. Afternoons are dedicated to learning about the city's glorious art and monuments, looking at examples from Gothic to the modern period with regular visits to the galleries, museums and buildings that adorn Frances capital.

Highlights

* Onsite resident director
* Enrollment at the Catholic Institute of Paris
* No previous skills in French required
* Students are housed in a Parisian foyer (residence hall) in the heart of Paris and just minutes from your classes, the Central College Abroad center, and picturesque Luxembourg Gardens.
* Many excursions and cultural events are included. In the past, some excursions have included: day trips to Chartres and Giverny; a boat trip on the Seine; and an evening at the Paris opera or ballet.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Art/fine Arts
• French

Cost in US$:

Please see our website for current prices.

Program Fees Include:

* Tuition for six semester hours of credit (3 French language, 3 art)
* On-site orientation
* Housing in French foyers (student residence halls)
* On-site advising and orientation by Paris resident director
* Personal Central College Abroad Advisor for pre-departure support
* Optional online pre-departure course
* Cultural activities
* Excursions and entrance fees
* International Student Identification Card (ISIC)
* Internet access
* Transcript

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

5 days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Central College Abroad's Mission Statement

Central College Abroad fosters cross-cultural appreciation and foreign language development through high quality study abroad programs. Because study abroad is integral to an undergraduate education in an increasingly global society. Central College Abroad is committed to providing experiential and culturally intentional, tailored programs with personalized service to a wide range of students and institutions.

Year Founded

1965