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Students as Walking Tour Guides
This week, students acted as walking tour guides in the Marais, one of the most interesting and popular neighborhoods in Paris. Located in the third and fourth arrondissements, the Marais... keep reading
Let's Play Pétanque!!
Pétanque (often referred to as Boules), is a popular French game that dates back to the early 1900’s. It is a relatively simple concept that involves throwing small metal balls... keep reading
Les Familles d'Accueil
Students who are here in Paris for the 4-week immersion Language and Culture program, were welcomed into the homes of many local host families. The host families range from couples... keep reading
Learning "sur place!"
Whether it is in class with a teacher, community conversations with a Program Leader, varied excursions throughout Paris, taking the metro or a city bus, speaking with store clerks or... keep reading
On est parti à Lille!
This weekend the session 2 language & culture students hopped on a bus north to the charming city of Lille. Not far from the Belgian border, Lille boasts beautiful architecture... keep reading
La Grande Mosquée de Paris!
This week, session 2 students went to the Grande Mosquée de Paris, or the Grand Mosque of Paris. Students saw the inside of the mosque, the beautiful gardens and drank... keep reading
Au Revoir, Paris!
We have officially reached the last week of program. Last weekend, students enjoyed a weekend trip to Lyon, the capital of the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region of France! Upon arrival, students had... keep reading
Immersed in the World of Marc Chagall: A Visit to the Atelier Des Lumières
During their second week in Paris, Language and Culture Global Navigators visited the notorious Atelier Des Lumières. Housed in an old factory building, l’Atelier Des Lumières invites visitors to experience... keep reading
Sous le ciel de Paris à Montmartre
This week, under the Paris sky, the students explored Montmartre, the neighborhood in the northern part of Paris famous for its rich artistic history. Sitting atop the summit of Montmartre... keep reading
An amazing first week in Paris and the environs
What can we say, we were busy, busy busy. Besides learning about the mode in France we have explored Paris and its surroundings. Many of the excursions are connected with... keep reading
On est allé à Sceaux!
On Saturday students in the Paris session 2 program caught the RER out of Paris and traveled to Sceaux (pronounced like "so"), a small town and castle! Students took a... keep reading
I went to the Catacombs, and you should too!
Looking for a spooky adventure during your stay in Paris? There aren't a lot of frights in the city of love, as long as you don't think about the millions... keep reading
Oh my! The Eiffel Tower!
Paris Session Two students have embarked upon their first visit of the beautiful "city of lights" by taking a boat ride down the Seine River! On a hot, sunny day... keep reading
First Week In Paris!
This week, our students arrived on Sunday and were taken by bus to our Tolbiac Residence. On Monday, we rode the Paris metro to our beautiful campus at the Institut... keep reading