Living Abroad - January Term 2023
AIFS in Paris Resident Director, January Term Program
Danica Debizet
Phone: (33) 1 56 81 15 90
Email: ddebizet@aifs.co.uk
Bonjour! "Hello" in French, one of the four languages I am fluent in, along with English, German and Slovak. You have quite the experience awaiting you in Paris; from the cultural activities offered, the number of museums to visit and the various people you'll meet, it is sure to be an amazing time.
I studied for three separate MA degrees in Paris and Grenoble and have lived in four different countries. I consider myself a "global citizen" and am looking forward to helping you to adjust to your time abroad. As your Resident Director, I am here to advise, listen, help and encourage you to make your stay in Paris a wonderful experience that you will always remember. My door is always open to meet you.
The Resident Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.
AIFS Campus Staff with First Aid Training
Because health and safety are top priorities at AIFS, at least one member of the staff at this campus has taken a first aid course in order to be available to help any student until a doctor or nurse can provide help. This is just one of many services that we provide to our students.
Housing and Meals
Included
Paris Homestay
Homestays are located within the city of Paris and about 30 minutes by metro from classes and the AIFS office. You will have a key and can come and go as you wish. The homestay includes:
- Double bedroom with another AIFS student
- A single room may be available for a supplement of $95
- Access to kitchen
- Privacy for study
- French style breakfast daily and 3 dinners with host family
Optional
Communal Residence ($795)
Live with other AIFS students in residence halls located in central Paris for a supplemental fee. The residence includes:
- Double or triple bedrooms
- Breakfast every day and lunch or dinner 5 days a week - this may be in the form of an allowance
- Self-service laundry facilities
Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Paris.
Cultural Activities
Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of French culture, a wide range of cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee. Activities and events will include:
- Welcome dinner in a typical French restaurant
- Guided city tour in a private bus with an English speaking professional guide
- Visit to the Opéra Garnier
- Bateaux-Mouches boat trip along the River Seine
- Château of Versailles excursion
- French King’s cake and cider tasting
Optional Macaron Cooking Class (2 hours - $95)
Enjoy a couple of hours baking this most iconic of french pastries!
- 2 hour class with a professional English-speaking chef
- Make two different flavours that you can then enjoy on your own at home
- No previous experience needed
- The class is taught at a cooking school in central Paris
- A minimum of 8 students is required for the class to take place
Students must enroll and pay for the optional activity in the U.S. by the final payment deadline. Once paid for, activities are non-refundable except in the event of cancellation by AIFS.
