Full Time Internship | Paris

Student Residence or Apartments

Accommodations are shared co-ed spaces and subject to change.

Internet access is included in all AIFS Abroad housing in Paris.

Transportation

Located within walking distance from the housing there are stops for the nearby Metro, RER, Tram, and Bus to take around the city. Don’t be caught going in circles, unlike most grid patterns of city streets, Paris is divided in a spiral shape with 20 districts. 

Weather

Paris is a city with four seasons; however it is rare to have extreme hot or cold temperatures. Pack your rain boots & umbrella, because rain is common throughout the year. 

Time Zones 

France is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 9 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time.

Miraliisa Maki
Location Coordinator, Paris

BA- Major in English and minor in tourism & travel
MA- Language specialist -degree programme with minors in French and psychology

Miraliisa was born and raised in Finland. She spent a semester in Paris in 2019 and fell in love with the city, the French culture, and the language. In 2021, she moved back to Paris, and is currently living her Mira in Paris -life by exploring everything the city has to offer, eating her weight in French pastries and cheese, and meeting new people from all corners of the world.

During her semester abroad, she became very interested in the world of international education, cultural exchange, and study abroad programs, so she is very excited to welcome international students into the city and help them discover Paris by making use of her personal and professional experiences.

In addition to day trips and excursions, a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS Abroad staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of life in France. Typical activities, tours and visits include:

• Guided tour of Paris including a boat tour on the Seine and visit Arc de Triomphe
• Cheese & Wine Tasting 
• Macaron workshop
• Visit to Palace of Versailles
• Bastille Day Military Parade
• Music Festivals
• Picnics 

You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.

This program offers a range of day trips and excursions that will take you outside Paris and deepen your social, historical and cultural understanding of France. Previous excursions have included:

*Please note optional excursion fees may change slightly depending on the term. Fee will be shown at time of application.

House and Gardens of Claude Monet (Giverny)
Day Trip
Included in Program Fee
Once the home of famous impressionist painter Claude Monet is now open for visitors to roam the home and gardens. 

Palace of Versailles
Day Trip
Included in Program Fee
Tour the magnificent and historically significant Palace of Versailles. Includes entrance fees.

Normandy and Brittany (France)
2 Days
Estimated fee: $345*
Visit the Peace Memorial, several D-Day sites, St. Malo and Mont Saint-Michel. Includes round-trip transportation, accommodations, breakfast and all entrance fees.

In order to help you prepare for your experience abroad, we have compiled General Cultural Resources and Site Specific Cultural Resources for you to review. Your program staff will also provide you with more details during pre-departure and orientation.