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CIEE Liberal Arts in Paris, France
(Outgoing Program)
Put your French skills to work in the glimmering City of Light! Designed for students looking to improve their understanding of the French language while immersing themselves in Parisian culture, our semester-long hybrid Liberal Arts program is the ideal opportunity to live and learn in France’s incredible capital.
When class is in session, you’ll choose from courses at CIEE Paris and CIEE’s partner school, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, where you can select from a broad range of courses to take alongside local and other international students, all taught in French! Additionally, you’ll have the unique opportunity to participate in a for-credit internship in French or an academic independent research project to explore your interests abroad and apply your skills in an academic or professional context.
Unique Experiences
EXTEND YOUR READING OF FAMOUS FRENCH WRITERS
by visiting Victor Hugo’s apartment, Honoré de Balzac’s house, or Alexandre Dumas home
GO ON A GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF SPECIFIC AREAS OF PARIS
like Montmartre, Le Marais, and Butte-aux-Cailles.
TREAT YOURSELF TO FRESH BAGUETTES AND CROISSANTS
at every boulangerie and take a stroll in the gorgeous squares and parks that line the city
Participate in excursions to fascinating French locations; previous destinations have included Amboise, Reims, Rouen, Giverny, Chantilly, and Vaux-le-Vicomte
Learn the nuances of the City of Light through a guided tour of Paris
Explore the hidden corners of Parisian culture, art, and society through weekly extracurricular activities
See the Mona Lisa with your own eyes at the Louvre Museum
Visit the theaters, cafés, and luxury shops of the Champs-Élysées
Learn about cheesemaking from a local fromager and taste a variety of their products
Test your skills as a nose at the Fragonard Perfume Museum and learn about the history of perfume-making in southern France
Take a stroll in the Montparnasse neighborhood to learn about the area’s influence on art and literature, and stop for a crêpe at the end of the visit
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
One-week orientation – an introduction to French culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support
1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!
GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
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** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.