Athena Study Abroad in Paris, France

Program Description

Studying abroad in Athena's Paris, France program is so much more than just taking classes in an interesting location. Students do not only take classes in a classroom setting, professors also conduct classes on important historical and cultural sites such as the Louvre. This program provides students with an authentic Parisian experience by focusing on Paris' creative heritage of the arts, cinema, and literature. The school, the Paris Institute of Creative Arts (PICA), will give personal attention to students, even so far as guiding students to find what aspect of Paris will be most meaningful to them in their studies abroad.

Highlights

Field trips included in the program cost take students beyond Paris to experience other parts of French culture and history. Some field trips may include the Normandy, Burgundy, and Champagne regions, Versailles, and Giverny. While within Paris, students can partake in various activities like a Jazz club night out and movie nights. Options for student accommodations are apartments, dorms, or home stays.

What`s Included

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
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)
Free cell phone rental
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