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This summer, make Paris your own, and bathe in the culture of one of Europe’s most enchanting cities. Our Summer Open Campus program at the CIEE Global Institute- Paris is designed to improve your knowledge not just of France and French language and culture, but also a wide range of subjects that address Europe and the world as a whole. Study abroad in Paris this summer and take small, stimulating classes with personalized instruction that will give you a learning experience to match your interests and academic goals.
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Dates and Deadlines
| Term | Year | Application Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Program Description
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France is the world's leading tourist destination as it is situated at the heart of western Europe, bordering on all the larger countries in the region - Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland. As a country, France offers a fabulous historic heritage and probably the most diversified natural environment of any country in Europe. Its tourist attractions include fine vestiges of all European civilizations, from the Roman remains of Provence, through medieval castles and cathedrals, to the splendours of Versailles and the beauty of the nineteenth century Eiffel Tower.
Study abroad in Paris this summer and you will:
A mandatory three-day program orientation will help you master the practical details of daily life in Paris. Activities include a welcome dinner, walking tour of Paris neighborhoods, evening boat ride on the Seine, and sessions on practical matters including cultural differences, safety and security, and academics. Ongoing support is provided by CIEE staff on an individual and group basis throughout the program.
Study abroad in Paris this summer and you will:
- Take small, stimulating classes with personalized instruction; choose between three sessions
- Choose either French language classes at all levels or focused thematic classes taught in English or French
- Continue your classes on structured outings and weekend excursions; all visits are led by professors to make them integral to the learning process
- Join CIEE on one day-long trip (previous destinations have included Vaux-le-Vicomte and Chartres) and one weekend trip in each session
A mandatory three-day program orientation will help you master the practical details of daily life in Paris. Activities include a welcome dinner, walking tour of Paris neighborhoods, evening boat ride on the Seine, and sessions on practical matters including cultural differences, safety and security, and academics. Ongoing support is provided by CIEE staff on an individual and group basis throughout the program.
Paris, the capital of France, is a major world metropolis. The Seine River traverses the city; its waterways, quays, and bridges are major thoroughfares, as well as ways to see the city’s most famous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre Dame Cathedral. The city is known for its cafés (one for every 200 inhabitants), parks (Bois de Boulougne, Jardin de Luxembourg, and Bois de Vincennes), and street life and markets. Paris is also known as a center for culture, art, fashion, gastronomy, and intellectual life.
The CIEE Global Institute – Paris is less than a minute away from the Grands Boulevards, a 10-minute walk to the Palais Royal, and a 15-minute walk to the Louvre. The institute has 5 classrooms, student space, a computer area for student use, in addition to staff offices. Paris offers some of the greatest sites in the world: Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, the Palace de Versailles, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower to name a few.
The CIEE Global Institute – Paris is less than a minute away from the Grands Boulevards, a 10-minute walk to the Palais Royal, and a 15-minute walk to the Louvre. The institute has 5 classrooms, student space, a computer area for student use, in addition to staff offices. Paris offers some of the greatest sites in the world: Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, the Palace de Versailles, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower to name a few.
Prerequisites:
Additional information:
SHU approved courses taken at CIEE in Paris will count towards your general graduation total. Courses will also factor into your cumulative Grade Point Average (courses are not available for Pass/Fail).
- Overall GPA 2.75
Additional information:
- Students enroll in one CIEE course per session. Students should be prepared for a more focused academic experience with longer class sessions. Courses include a mix of traditional lecture and discussion with field trips, guest lectures, and other special academic experiences designed to provide students with a true place-based academic immersion experience. CIEE courses are offered on a Monday-Friday schedule and may include evening courses.
SHU approved courses taken at CIEE in Paris will count towards your general graduation total. Courses will also factor into your cumulative Grade Point Average (courses are not available for Pass/Fail).
You will pay all fees for housing and meals DIRECTLY to CIEE. You will not be billed by SHU.
Study abroad students typically live at an international student residence hall on the periphery of the city. Students share a twin-bed room with another CIEE Student, with a shared kitchen, gym and pool. Meals are not provided, but kitchens are available in the dorm, and food markets are within walking distance. There are also a very limited number of homestays available.
Study abroad students typically live at an international student residence hall on the periphery of the city. Students share a twin-bed room with another CIEE Student, with a shared kitchen, gym and pool. Meals are not provided, but kitchens are available in the dorm, and food markets are within walking distance. There are also a very limited number of homestays available.
Make your summer travel a learning experience. One day trip and a two-day overnight are included in each four-week Paris Open Campus Summer session. Past destinations have included Toulouse, Tours, Dijon, Nimes, and Marseille. Past destinations for day trips have included Vaux-le-Vicomte and Chartres. One guided walk of Paris is included in each session orientation.
Please see the Program Budget Sheet below.
Please see here for a list of CIEE related scholarships. Scholarships are a great way to support the cost of your study abroad experience. In an effort to encourage you to study abroad, and to make a study abroad experience more accessible, the SHU Office of Study Abroad prepared a list of scholarships and financial resources. Please note that this is not a conclusive list but it will help you start your search process. The OGA encourages you to apply and take advantage of as many relevant scholarship opportunities as possible.
Summer 2018
- May 21 - June 18: Session I
- June 18 - July 16: Session II
- July 16 - August 12: Session III
Program Budget Sheet
Summer Budget Sheet for Summer: CIEE Open Campus in Paris
| Budget Item | Undergraduate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host University tuition- 3 credits * | $2,135.00 | |||
| Contingency Fee * | $50.00 | |||
| Registration fee * | $115.00 | |||
| Student Accounts subtotal: | $2,300.00 | |||
| Application fee | $35.00 | |||
| Confirmation fee | $250.00 | |||
| CIEE Application fee | $50.00 | |||
| CIEE Confirmation fee | $300.00 | |||
| Transportation- International Airfare (Estimate) | $1,450.00 | |||
| Housing (average; cost will vary by accommodation type) | $1,250.00 | |||
| Meals- Additional (Estimate) | $600.00 | |||
| Personal expenses (Estimate) | $750.00 | |||
| Non-billable subtotal: | $4,685.00 | |||
| Total: | $6,985.00 | |||
| Notes: | ||||
Summer 2018
All costs are subject to change. Finalized costs will be posted no later than January 5th, 2018. Confirmation fee: You will be asked to submit a non-refundable $250 confirmation fee payable to “Sacred Heart University” two weeks after your approval to study abroad on a SHU Office of Global Affairs study abroad program. Billable program costs: The Sacred Heart University Student Accounts office will bill you for the following amounts:
The total billable program cost due to Sacred Heart University is $2,300 The total program cost paid to Sacred Heart University is $2,585 ACCOMMODATIONS / PROGRAM / CONFIRMATION / STUDY ABROAD FEE INCLUDES: Program orientation, local program transportation, housing in shared hostel accommodations, some meals, program excursions, and mandatory basic international health insurance
Scholarships: Scholarships are a great way to support the cost of your study abroad experience. In an effort to encourage you to study abroad, and to make a study abroad experience more accessible, the SHU Office of Global Affairs prepared a list of scholarships and financial resources. Please note that this is not a conclusive list but it will help you start your search process. The OGA encourages you to apply and take advantage of as many relevant scholarship opportunities as possible. |
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| * Billable item | ||||
