CIEE: Paris - French And Critical Studies
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Bring your advanced French language skills to the City of Lights and immerse yourself in art, society, culture, and university life. Choose from courses at CIEE’s partner schools, Université Paris Diderot or Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, as well a... read more
All Reviews
Paris is fun Orest Z - Tulane University View Entire Review
Absolutely worth going to Paris. Even among the few things I might have wanted to change, the program truly gives you an opportunity to be a part of French culture and learn to be reliant on yourself in a new environment. Bryan Y - Gordon College View Entire Review
I gained a great knowledge of the city of Paris, and my French improved, though I wish it had improved a bit more. A student - Fordham University View Entire Review
I have learned a lot more about Parisian and French culture. If I could do it over again, I would not choose to come to Paris but another city in France. Alexis L - University of the Pacific View Entire Review
yes A student - Fordham University View Entire Review
There aren't enough words to describe everything I learned and gained from my experience abroad. It was absolutely worthwhile and I think that anyone who has the opportunity to spend time abroad should take the chance. A student - Fairfield University View Entire Review
I became much more independent and met a lot of different people. Devan C - Fairfield University View Entire Review
I learned how to live on my own. My computer broke and I had to call a technician in French and purchase a new one in France; I ran into difficulties with my Visa because I got pneumonia, so I had to deal with the immigration and health systems as well. And planning my own trips helped teach me about budgeting and being an ind... A student - Roger Williams University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself, fell in love with Paris and want to go back to do graduate study in Paris after I graduate from college. Sydney S - Harvard University View Entire Review
wanted this since highschool, nice to finally get what ive been working towards Kelly A - University of the Pacific View Entire Review
Yes. I am much more independent and globally conscious. Elizabeth F - Providence College View Entire Review
I wouldn't trade my abroad experience for anything in the world. I feel like I've grown so much as a person and have a level of independence that I never could have achieved if I did not leave home. Megan J - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
I have become a different person after coming from Paris. I remember thinking I wasn't able to do any of this before my departure, and now look at where I am. I can't say enough how much I have learned about the French culture, which is so incredibly unique from the American culture, and I have so much more to experience. I gain... Stephanie W - Providence College View Entire Review
I learned so much about myself and about the world around me- the entire experience was unimaginably worthwhile. I can't believe I had the opportunity. I learned about cultures, art, history, language, people, anthropology, and so many more. I learned to appreciate life around me. Natalia Erazo - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I'm leaning toward saying it was worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself, got to see a lot of Europe, and greatly improved my French. Josh H - University of Tulsa View Entire Review
Studying abroad has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I've become more confident and independent, learned another language, and by spending a year in a foreign country, learned more about my own. I absolutely recommend studying abroad to anyone considering it; it will be one of the greatest years of your lif... blindley - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
It was definitely worth the while. The program did an excellent job of highlighting the cultural differences, in particular within the education systems, between the US and France. It helped to understand where most French people are coming from when they seem rude to us. (i.e., in a French classroom, if you raise your hand to... A student - The College of William and Mary View Entire Review
I improved my language skills, and learned how to be a more independent and cultured person. Caroline L - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
So much! It taught me how to live on my own in a foreign country; how to make friends with people from different cultures; confidence in speaking French. It was so worthwhile--I've already started saving up to go back! A student - Roger Williams University View Entire Review
I learned to be more confident in my speaking abilities, being forced to speak the language each day definitely encouraged me. I am a whole new person after this experience. I would do it over again in a heartbeat. Meaghan G - Roger Williams University View Entire Review
I learned and gained way too much to write in a survey. Friends, experiences, understanding, another city to call my own. It was fantastic. A student - Sarah Lawrence College View Entire Review
Yes. Noni C - Harvard University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself. This program helped me mature in various ways. I made life long friends through this program. I saw things and went to places that were incredible. Jessica M - Providence College View Entire Review
Should be mandatory. Martin F - Fordham University View Entire Review
I loved it. Im so happy I went abroad. I missed Providence sometimes while i was abroad but going abroad was one of the best experiences of my life. All the teachers and kids were great and I created life long friendships while abroad. Peter L - Providence College View Entire Review
About
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- French
Language Requirement(s):
- French
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- English Language and Literature
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama, Theater, Theatre Arts
Minimum GPA:
3.0Website
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CIEE Scholarships
Qualifying programs: all summer, semester or year-long CIEE programs
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Current attendee at an MSI
$2,000 for semester, $1,000 for internship, $500 for summer
Open to all CIEE alum and participants from high school and college study abroad, teach abroad, and tefl certifcations.
$200
Travel costs to and from study abroad or internship program. Pell-eligible; first-come, first-served.
$1,000
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Sustainability and the Environment, or Tropical Ecology and Conservation summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs that offer research opportunities. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Deduction off of non‑consecutive in‑person terms for CIEE alumni or sibling of alumni.
10% discount
Qualifying programs: CIEE summer, semester, or year-long programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Please check the home page of your program of interest to see what awards are offered for that program.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Qualifying programs: CIEE’s Community and Public Health summer, semester or year-long programs.
$2,500 toward semester program costs, or $750 toward summer program costs
Enroll in more than one four-week summer session
20%
Federal Pell Grant-eligible students can receive a GAIN Travel Grant up to $1,000 when they complete their CIEE Scholarships and Grants application by our published deadlines. Gilman Scholarship applicants can receive a CIEE Go Global Grant AND a GAIN Travel Grant totally up to $4,000!
Up to $1,000 per student
CIEE offers substantial grants for students who choose our innovative Open Campus Block program. Available at 13 CIEE Global Institutes around the globe, Open Campus invites students across majors to study in up to three international locations in one semester.
Up to $3,000 per student
To increase access to study abroad by more students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), CIEE will cover 100% of program fees and travel costs for 10 students from 10 different MSIs to participate in an intensive 4-week, 3-credit summer study abroad program. To become a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow, students must be nominated and receive letters of recommendation.
100% of program fee and travel costs
Students who enroll in more than one four-week session receive a 20% discount off each additional session.
20% discount
Qualified applicants not chosen for a full fellowship are guaranteed a $1,500 program grant and possible university match, $3,000***
$1,500 per student
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