Study Abroad | Paris

Housing

DOUBLE or TRIPLE ROOM IN A STUDENT RESIDENCE

A double or triple room in a centrally-located student residence with international students

• Typical French breakfast every day in the residence or daily breakfast stipend, plus 5 meals per week

OPTIONAL SINGLE ROOM IN A STUDENT RESIDENCE

A single room in a centrally-located student residence with international students.

• Typical French breakfast every day in the residence or daily breakfast stipend, plus 5 meals per week
• Supplemental fee $600 US Dollars

City Facts

Food

Paris is famous for its restaurants and haute cuisine, food meticulously prepared and artfully presented. Thanks to immigration, every French regional cuisine and almost every national cuisine in the world can be found in Paris; the city has more than 9,000 restaurants. In addition to restaurants, the café concept arrived in Paris in the 17th century. Since then, Parisian cafés have been considered centers for the city’s political and cultural life.

Fashion

Since the 19th century, Paris has competed for the title of Fashion Capital of the World, particularly when it comes to haute couture, clothing hand-made for special clients. Some of the largest fashion houses and designers call Paris home including Dior, Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, and Christian Lacroix. The city also plays hosts to two Fashion Weeks, held in January and July. 

Architecture

The city owes its style to its aligned street-fronts, distinctive cream-grey “Paris stone” building decoration, aligned top-floor balconies, and tree-lined boulevards. Amazingly, Paris has never been destroyed by catastrophe or war and has preserved even its earliest history, including many famous landmarks and buildings. Parisian architecture is best highlighted in the city’s churches (Basilica of Sacré-Cœur, Saint Chapelle, La Madeleine, Notre Dame Cathedral), Palais Garnier Opera House, Louvre Pyramid and Eiffel Tower.

Site Staff

AIFS in Paris Director, Academic Year and Semester Programs

Danica Debizet

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 Program 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.

The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.

Cultural Activities

Learning does not begin or end in the classroom. To help you get a true taste of French culture, several cultural activities and excursions are included in your program fee. The AIFS team organizes a variety of activities which may include any of the following:

• Sightseeing in Paris
• Monthly dinners in typical French restaurants
• Walking tours of the Marais district, Montmartre, Père Lachaise cemetery, the Paris Opéra area and the Left Bank
• Visits such as:
  • Orangerie Museum
  • The Conciergerie (where Marie Antoinette was held during the Revolution)
  • Boat ride on the River Seine
• Half-day trips outside of Paris such as:
  • Château of Vaux-le-Vicomte
  • Versailles

Please note that some schedule conflicts between cultural activities and certain classes may be unavoidable.