Description

Orientation in Paris

Live like a Parisian in a historic quartier of the French capital. Join locals in a cafe for a morning croissant before navigating the ancient avenues to the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre. Spend the afternoon using your French to find the best traditional baguettes, cheeses, and local specialties for a picnic on the famous left bank of the Seine. Explore the Monmartre art district beneath the soaring spires of Sacre Coeur and dine at tiny cafes that serve regional specialties from across France. Master the Metro and venture across the city to take in an outdoor film at the summer cinema festival, or watch the sun set over the Jardins de Luxembourg.

Homestay and Travel in France and Spain

Discover the unique culture of southwest France and the majestic border area shared with Spain. In the shadow of the Pyrenees, embrace the French language and culture as part of a host family. Hike mountain trails, visit magnificent San Sebastian in Spain, take in the architecture of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, explore glamorous Biarritz and enjoy the ancient Basque and Catalan cultures. Following your homestay, journey to Andorra, relax in the cafes of Collioure, a Mediterranean fishing village, and experience city life in Barcelona.

Sample activities:
Learn traditional Basque games; go canyoning down mountain rivers; hike rugged mountain trails in the Pyrenees; spend some time on the beach in Collioure; see the architecture of Gaudi's Sagrada Familia and shop along Las Ramblas in Barcelona.

Sample host communities:
Biarritz-Anglet, Bayonne, St. Jean de Luz

Travel Types

• Hiking
• Homestay
• Kayaking (River)
• Language Immersion

Type of Programs

• Cultural Exploration
• Language Immersion

Languages

• French

Cost in US$:

7300

Program Fees Include:

includes international airfare

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 15

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-4 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Experiment in International Living's Mission Statement

The Experiment in International Living's mission is to create meaningful, dynamic experiences for students eager to challenge themselves and engage their sense of global citizenry. Our goal is to help young people peel back the superficial differences that exist in their backgrounds and find authentic commonalities among other program participants and the people of their host countries.

Year Founded

1932