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Study Mode by Day, Parisian Adventurer by Night!
By: Alexis White As a student living in Paris, I've quickly realized that my days are a blend of focused study sessions and endless exploration. By day, I’m deeply immersed... keep reading
Interning with CIEE in Paris!
By: Keke Sareen As an Open Campus Block student, I had the unique opportunity to do an internship during my study abroad! The process was easy: All I had to... keep reading
Rome vs. Paris: Which is Better for Study Abroad?
You may know them by their colloquial names, the Eternal City and the City of Light, two iconic European capital cities packed with history, art, breathtaking architecture, out-of-this-world cuisine, fascinating... keep reading
Top 20 French Slang Words and Phrases You Must Know
France, a country renowned for its rich culture, beautiful language, and vibrant history, is also home to a dynamic and ever-evolving lexicon of slang. From the bustling streets of Paris... keep reading
The Ultimate Guide to Studying Abroad in France
Beauty. Glamour. Taste. France has it all, making it a timeless destination for the millions of visitors who travel from all around the world to explore this incredible country each... keep reading
Why I Chose to Study Abroad in Paris
By: Lia Nickson When choosing where to go for your study abroad program it can be a really difficult decision. There are so many different factors for choosing a place... keep reading
Favorite restaurants in Paris
By: Lia Nickson Paris is known for its amazing food with more than forty-four thousand restaurants throughout the city. While my time in Paris did not allow me to impossibly... keep reading
Financial Tips for a Semester in Paris
By: Lia Nickson Spending a semester abroad in Paris has been by far one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The city has infinite experiences to offer and... keep reading
Best Shopping Spots in Paris
By: Lia Nickson Shopping has always been one of the top things people look forward to when visiting Paris…after all, it is the city of Fashion! So it surprised me... keep reading
Watching the Eiffel Tower Sparkle
By: Maryam Vanbaelinghem For my friend’s last day in Paris, we decided to watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle, as we really wanted to go out with a bang. This is... keep reading
Exploring Paris with a New Friend
By: Maryam Vanbaelinghem I made a friend from London here in Paris and we decided to do a little activity to explore the city. Each week we would go check... keep reading
Parisian Christmas Market
By: Mona Ghanbarzadeh Last week a few of us from the program went to the Christmas market in Tuileries Garden. We came across this hot wine. I thought it was... keep reading
Visiting the Louvre in Paris
By: Sophie Lakin I recently took a trip to Paris and of course, visited the Louvre. It was so crazy to me how much famous art is in there like... keep reading
Paris Survival Guide
By: Josie Stephens Ordering food/drinks: Je voudrais [juh voo-DRAY] - I would like… Un/une [uh]/[oon] - one/a Une carafe d’eau [oon CAH-raf doe] - (free) tap water jug Une bouteille... keep reading
Grocery Shopping in Paris
By: Lillian Clark Grocery shopping is a unique activity here because there are a few ways you can go about it. Buy everything from a supermarket. Shop at specialized local... keep reading