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 Alpine Adventure

Your alpine adventure begins in picturesque Annecy. Known as the Venice of the Alps for its lovely canals, medieval cobblestone streets, and stunning mountain lake, Annecy is the perfect introduction to the culture and landscape of the Alps. Following your two-week homestay, immerse yourself in the dramatic landscape as your alpine guide leads you on treks through lush meadows, and climbs to glacier-capped peaks. Follow ancient routes through the mountains, and practice French with locals in centuries-old villages. Your program concludes with a hike across the Italian border for an overnight in the mountains.

Sample activities:
Overnight in a traditional Alpine refuge; mountain bike through the Clarée Valley; sample tasty polenta Piémontaise, a regional delicacy.

Sample host community:
Briancon

Travel Types

• Climbing
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Eco Tours
• Hiking
• Homestay
• Language Immersion
• Trekking

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Cultural Exploration
• Language Immersion

Languages

• French

Cost in US$:

6300

Program Fees Include:

International airfare included

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