
I chose Central College Abroad because I had heard such great things about the program, the students, the courses as well as the resident director, Shelley – who has been amazing. There is just something about this city that I love so much: the history, food, culture, architecture, shopping are all things that continue to get me out of bed in the morning and out exploring.
Location: Paris, France
Affiliated institutions: Catholic University of Paris
Central College Abroad course work: Yes
Language prerequisite: None
Language of instruction: French
Service-learning options: Yes
Internships: Yes
Recent excursions: Cultural, artistic and historical sites in and around Paris, weekend excursion to the south of France, including Aix-en-Provence, Marseille or Nice, day trip to Chartres, Fontainebleau or Giverny
Housing and meals: Foyers (residence halls) throughout Paris. Communal kitchens in halls for cooking meals, plus restaurants and cafés located near foyers.
Program dates: Fall semester, mid-September – mid-December or late January. Spring semester, mid-January – late May.
Average program size: 14 students
Staff to student ratio: 1:7