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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.
– Meghan McKeever
University of Michigan

uniquely paris

FranceLocation: Paris, France

Affiliated institutions: Catholic University of Paris' Institute for Language and Culture (ILCF)

Central College Abroad coursework: 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. Stipend provided if no meal plan in foyer. Homestays are available with daily breakfast and 4-5 evening meals a week.

Program dates: Fall semester, mid-September – mid-December. Spring semester, mid-January – late May.

Average program size: 14 students

Staff to student ratio: 1:7