Location
  • France
    • Paris
Term
Maymester, Short Term, Summer
Subject Areas
Architecture Art History Arts Language Studies
General grants/scholarships, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety

Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
High School Diploma Bachelors
Housing
Dormitory Host Family

Pricing

Price Details
AIFS Abroad is a premier provider of study abroad programs. Program fees cover tuition and housing. Coordinated AIFS Abroad Flight Packages with major airlines are also available.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Classes Some Meals Travel Insurance Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Round trip flights, airport transfers and 2-night London stopover included for students on the optional AIFS Flight Package.

Feb 21, 2024
Sep 05, 2024
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About Program

Spend summer in Paris taking French culture courses at the AIFS Study Center and earn up to 8 credits. Courses offered in art history, French fashion (credit from Fairfield University) and French Language (credit from CCFS or ILCF) depending on program selection.

The AIFS Study Center is located in the 5th arrondissement, directly opposite Jussieu Metro station. It is nestled between the ancient Latin quarter with all its bookshops and cafés – and the botanical gardens. With a fully equipped classroom and student lounge, the study center offers students the opportunity to learn about French language and culture in a friendly, supportive space that is just a stone’s throw from main attractions such as Notre Dame cathedral or the Pantheon.

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

At AIFS Abroad, we want to support all participants in their study/internship abroad journey, inclusive of gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone has a complex identity, and faith, spirituality, and religion are important factors when deciding on a program location.

LGBTQIA+ Support

At AIFS Abroad, we want to support all participants in their study/internship abroad journey, inclusive of gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone has a complex identity, and faith, spirituality, and religion are important factors when deciding on a program location.

Accessibility Support

Everyone’s experience is unique. We recognize the location you choose can have an impact on your sense of belonging. We encourage you to use the information below as you review your options to select the program and location that will be the best choice for you. If you do not hold the identities that are amplified here, this information is still a great resource for you as well. It will give you a better understanding of those who have this identity.

Impact

Sustainability

In response to the overwhelming global climate crisis, AIFS Abroad is pleased to make Sustainability a key priority when considering organizational, operational, and programming decisions. We understand that the only way to effectively combat this crisis and mitigate the effects of climate change is to drastically reduce our environmental impact. Therefore, AIFS Abroad has committed to reaching carbon neutrality by the year 2025. AIFS Abroad is proud to announce we have signed the CANIE Accord, becoming the first US provider to make this commitment.

Program Highlights

  • Earn up to 8 credits and transcript issued by Fairfield University.
  • Sightseeing in Paris, visits to museums and monuments, walking tours, trips outside Paris, a Bateaux-Mouches boat trip as well as group dinners
  • On-Site Resident Director to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
  • Health & Safety 24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
  • Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

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Savannah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

best abroad experience!

I studied abroad this summer with AIFS in Paris, France. First of all, the AIFS Abroad team in Paris is absolutely incredible with setting up activities, tours, and so much more. They even helped me get a home doctor visit when I had food poisoning for a week and were so incredibly helpful with both scheduling and reimbursements in regards to the visit. Second, my french language class was so beneficial and helped me grow my french skills significantly. Coming in, I barely knew any french but at the end of the summer I could communicate and order food/ask questions completely in french! I was in a class with students from all over the world and got to understand a little bit more about life in other countries, which I would not have otherwise experienced. Finally, studying abroad with AIFS made me so passionate about the global experience and what life looks like across the globe. Through my experience abroad I cultivated lifelong skills and learned how to better communicate with people from different backgrounds. I can not recommend AIFS more and encourage anyone interested to start the conversation and study abroad if possible!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I grew up an extremely independent person, but never truly had the experience to back that knowledge up. I did not know how these traits would translate in a foreign country where I knew no one and nothing, so I chose to go abroad and learn more about myself and life globally. A few weeks into my abroad experience, I found myself extremely sick with food poisoning on the metro to get home from class. I was panicking because I did not know how I would get home and just wanted to be in a comfortable environment to heal. The AIFS team in Paris was extremely helpful by assisting me in setting up a home doctors visit and communicating with my professor that I could not make it to class (I could barely get out of bed!). This experience helped me truly see that I am capable of navigating hard situations and relying on others when necessary. It changed my view of myself and the AIFS team was a huge part of that.
Pros
  • Incredible support system and communication
  • Lots of history
  • Immersive situations and learning experiences
Cons
  • None! I truly had an incredible experience.
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