Location:

Paris, France

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

This intentionally small program focuses on the student experience. Teachers are more than teachers. Students are more than classmates. The Paris, France program aligns with the Athena standard of students' cultural immersion.

The Paris, France program focuses on the interaction of students with their surroundings-the city of Paris itself. Classes do not only take place in traditional classrooms, but also venture out to prominent aspects of Parisian culture, such as the Louvre or even walking the streets to learn about Paris' architecture and history.

Our Program price includes:

-Tuition (15-16 credits per semester; 3-6 credits per summer session)

-Housing in shared student dorms, apartments or home stays (limited single rooms available for fee). Summer housing is in dorms.

-Utilities

-Airport Transportation from/to Charles de Gaulle Airport

-Health insurance from HTH Worldwide, a global leader in international health insurance

-Services of an on-site student advisor

-Several field trips and excursions 

-Transportation for each field trip/excursion

-Pre-departure guide and advising

-Official U.S. transcript from the Whittier College (CA)

-24-hour emergency line to advisors (health issues)

-Online account management

-Special occasion receptions (welcome, farewell, etc)

-On-site orientation

-Campus internet access

-On-campus library facilities

-Coordination of program alumni contact

-Unparalleled personalized service

-Contribution to a world charity through Students Offering Support (S.O.S.), the charitable arm of Athena

Setting Description:

Paris. Just the word evokes feelings - whether you've been there or not. To actually get a chance to live in this historic capital means you will open your eyes to whole new world, a whole new way of viewing the world.Paris is alive with historic and cultural sites that will be inspiring for any student. Whether it's the artwork of the Louvre, the fantastic cinema, or Parisian cafes, a student is sure to find their niche in Paris.

Cost:

$4,775 USD. January 3 credits: $4,995 January 6 credits: $5,490 Spring Semester: $16,490 Summer 3-4 credits: $4,775 Summer 6 credits: $5,250 Fall Semester: $15,995

Additional Program Information

Requirements:

Age: 18+ GPA: 2.8

Scholarships:

Yes

Scholarships Description:

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