Culinary Arts & Cooking Internships in France

We were hesitant about sending our daughter so far away to "reset" herself. High school wasn't a successful four years and we desperately something for her to believe in her abilities again. Wow....did this program do that! The closeness of the group and support from the organization turned our daughter around. She loved the adventure and thrived both personally and professionally. The communication from the team was super. I reached out whenever I needed anything, and they were quick to respond. Who won't regret this adventure for your child or yourself.

I participated in Spanish Gap Year's Future Leaders program in the fall of 2024 and I had the most amazing experience. We started out in Madrid for the first 4 weeks and stayed with a host family. While in Madrid we took Spanish classes at Tandem. Tandem is so amazing and I had the absolute best time there. For the last 8 weeks we stayed in Barcelona and had internships. Barcelona is so beautiful and fun to explore so there was never a dull moment. If I could, I would do this program all over again.

The best thing you need to know about Linguistic Horizons is the great support system. I often communicated with Nicole from the start of my application, my departure and all the way to the end of my internship, and she was absolutely fantastic. So nice, friendly and helpful and willing to hear you out always! I had some issues with finances and my placement and she sorted it out like nothing. I would recommend this experience not only because of the the prospects of being abroad and immersion, but for the cultural and work life that awaits you. Loved everything about my experience and I'm sure you will too!

Linguistic Horizons responded to this reviewDecember 20, 2024

Thank you, Angellah! I'm so glad you joined us in London!

I had an amazing time studying abroad with IES Internship Abroad! There was a lot of paperwork and tasks needed to get done before departing, however IES made it easy to organize myself by having a list of tasks and their due dates. They also held orientations that were helpful, covering topics around housing, safety, etc. They did their best to match me with a job that fit my major and other preferences, and they also did a good job assigning me to a great homestay in which I practiced my French lot. On top of that, they held excursions to visit other parts of Paris, which was a great way to explore more the farther parts of Paris and meeting others in the program. In the end, my French improved a lot, I was able to step out of my comfort zone which improved my confidence, and I left with great memories with lifelong friends!

It was a great experience, however I do think it is geared towards people with little to no work experience and did not meet all my expectations of learning something new in a new work environment. The best part was being able to practice my Spanish with my host family.

CIEE provided me with a great internship site, a clean and nice apartment in a good neighborhood, and gave me roommates who shared similar interests. The staff was extremely kind and helped me whenever I needed, and were good about checking in with me about my experiences

The Spanish classes alone provided a ton of hands on learning. However, the entrepreneurship and internship portions are what provided a level of experience that has changed my life. With the internship portion you are given the opportunity to explore a field of your interests while making connections within the field and learning real business and work skills. The entrepreneurial portion provided invaluable experience where one can create and chase their ideas while working with mentors who have real credible experience. The skills of forming, creating, and pitching an idea as a real world entrepreneur is invaluable. You will learn public speaking, networking, how to ask for help, what works and what doesn’t with business, and a million other practical real world skills.

The Spanish Gap Year staff is incredibly diligent, knowledgeable and caring, and this combination fosters an incredible environment to explore future career opportunities alongside a group of peers while immersing yourself in a new country. The program balances busy days that bring together Spanish language, entrepreneurship and individualized internships with plenty of independence to explore the cities you live in as well as the rest of Spain and even other parts of Europe if you choose! The support from program leaders in helping me fulfill my individual goals for the experience was truly one of a kind and I learned so much during 3 months, both in the classroom and in terms of maturity and independence from living in foreign cities. I would 100% recommend this program to anyone who has ambitious future goals, wants to expand their worldview, and is looking for a tight-knit group of peers to explore with!

The France internship program offered a rich and rewarding experience. Immersed in the vibrant culture and professional environment, I gained valuable insights into the French work ethic and practices. The opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals provided me with practical knowledge and enhanced my skill set. The supportive and welcoming atmosphere fostered personal and professional growth, enabling me to tackle challenges with confidence. Additionally, the exposure to diverse perspectives expanded my global outlook and cultural understanding. The program also facilitated networking opportunities, allowing me to build connections within my field. Overall, the France internship was a transformative experience that broadened my horizons and equipped me with valuable skills for future endeavors. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to enhance their professional development while immersing themselves in the rich culture of France.

Hi realized my 6 months internship in a gastronomic restaurant in Alsace, close to Strasbourg city. I learn a lot about fresh products, wines and how to combine flavors. I was in an international team, so my experience has been very international. The main difficulties for me were to adapt myself to the rhythm of work, that's more intense than at school, and also adapt myself to the quit rhythm of life as I was in a small town. But I really enjoyed it and I feel I grew up personally and professionally.

Finding opportunities in the art & music world can be quite daunting at times, but Nicole made the process so easy! I was presented with several amazing opportunities across Europe, and I ended up working with a London firm that was a perfect match for my skill set. I really felt that Nicole took the time to get to know me and what my future career goals were, she even introduced me to other LH Alums in the music industry or others who were living in London. This experience has opened up many opportunities for me since returning to the US, I highly recommend working with Nicole to find your next adventure abroad!

Nicole and her team are wonderful. They quickly found the perfect internship for me after I spent months on my own struggling to get any response from companies abroad. I don't know if I would've gotten an internship in time if I hadn't contacted them.

Linguistic Horizons have done a good job in setting me up with an internship that matches my academic background. This is the first time I have travelled alone and lived in a foreign country. Right from the start I felt welcomed into my architecture internship experience. The first day I jumped right into hands-on tasks and learning the ins and out about French Architecture. I have learned a ton of skills that I'm now taking with me to look for a career.

Nicole helped me find an internship in my desired field, in my desired city, during my desired timelines. The company I was paired with gave me lots of flexibility over my archduke to arrange travel on long weekends. They also helped me grow and develop new skill sets. Nicole did a great job communicating and I felt supported. Awesome experience, and I highly recommend for anyone considering studying abroad/interning abroad. I would not have been able to find this internship myself, trust me I tried! Go see the world!

I was hoping to improve my French and to gain experience toward the goal of discovering what I want to do with a future career and I found both of those goals fulfilled through this process. I also gained so much more than I expected from cultural experiences to friendships to travel and beyond.

I enjoyed my time at Habitat et Humanisme very much and I have met many amazing people including workmates and residents however I assumed as an intern I would have a responsibility or a small role to play within the organization but I did find there was not a lot for me to do aside from socialise with the residents and I was more of a volunteer. Although I do not regret participating in this program at all, I do believe that it was a lot of money for the final product. If I were to do it again or recommend it, there are many ways I could have organised this myself for a lot less money... for example, the French classes were very overpriced for what was delivered and the afternoon "online workshop" classes were not productive. Also to register as a volunteer at the organization I interned with only costs €15. I love this experience and although I would not use World Endeavors again, I very much appreciated being able to just walk into France not having to worry about accomadation or organising anything for myself, it was all done for me :)

It was a fulfilling experience because I got the opportunity to live abroad, get immersed in a new culture and language, to travel, to meet new people and overall to be an intern in a french organization that welcomed me with open arms. I feel like I really improved my french by living in a very welcoming host family and on a daily basis. I think there is something you could improve on where it comes to the interviews and "choosing" the internship. I didn't have any problems with the organization that I worked with, but before this organization I got an interview with another organization that I didn't like at all. I feel it would be best if the intern is given a variety of options of where to work in (since it is only for experience I feel like the intern should choose where to work). I thought that it was going to be like that but I didn't get any choosing. Gladly, I liked the second organization that was offered, but the in-country coordinator told me that if I were accepted (into the first organization that I didn't like) I would have had to accept. Another remark would be that I received the confirmation of the interviews one day before, leaving me a bit surprised and unprepared. Two days of anticipation wouldn't have been bad.

I was really hoping to get hands on interior design experience. the role was at an architecture agency, doing communication, logistics, and development. I don't regret the experience, but I know about as much about interior design as I did before, and it was an expensive internship for not having learned much about my desired career. I took photos, once, of an interior design project, because I asked to get involved, and the photos were used by nobody. It is helpful towards my career that I can add this job to my resume, but creatively I've learned very little.

I learned a lot about how social work functions in France. I gained personal experience working with a non profit organization that helps low income people obtain housing. I wanted to learn more about the subject as a whole, work with people, and improve my French and I did all three of those things.

My 2 goals in the program was to learn French and have the experience of completing an internship. Well, my level of French is intermediate at least B1 and the internship was fulfilling. I had been highly active both in class and in my internship so it was time well-spent.