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CIEE Business + Culture in Paris, France
(Outgoing Program)
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete Pre-Departure / Post-Decision Phase materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Put your French language skills and entrepreneurial spirit to work in the City of Light! Designed for students interested in international business, Parisian culture, and the French language, our Business + Culture program offers you the opportunity to recognize and adapt to varied cultural norms related to business while earning credits toward your degree.
When class is in session, you’ll enroll in electives at CIEE Paris and take business courses at one of our esteemed partner universities, EDC Paris Business School and ISC Paris Business School. Students who have taken four or more semesters of French (or equivalent) will have the option to take courses in French, but no language course is required for admission to this program. Outside the classroom, coursework will be complemented by exciting overnight excursions and day trips to local businesses and cultural sites to explore all Paris has to offer.
Unique Experiences
EXPLORE YOUR INTEREST IN BUSINESS AND CULTURE
while visiting La Défense, the business district of Grand Paris
DEVELOP YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
by visiting Station F, the world’s largest startup campus coaching 1,000+ startups
APPRECIATE THE AMAZING ARCHITECTURE
in Paris’ business district, which is reflected in its numerous skyscrapers
Learn the nuances of the City of Light through a guided tour of Paris
Explore the hidden corners of Parisian culture, art, and society through weekly extracurricular activities
See the Mona Lisa with your own eyes at the Louvre Museum
Visit the theaters, cafés, and luxury shops of the Champs-Élysées
Treat yourself to fresh baguettes and croissants at every boulangerie and take a stroll in the gorgeous squares and parks that line the city
Learn about cheesemaking from a local cheese monger and taste a variety of their products
Test their skills as a nose at the Fragonard Perfume Museum and learn about the history of perfume-making in southern France
Take a stroll in the Montparnasse neighborhood, learning about the area’s influence on art and literature, and stop for a crêpe at the end of the visit
Internships
A for-credit internship (in English) allows students the opportunity to gain practical work experience in a local company within a variety of industry sectors. In addition to the on-site business experience, students participating in an internship program have a CIEE weekly classroom component, which provides academic support to their practical experience.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Three-day orientation – an introduction to French culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support
1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!
GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
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