Paris Summer Study, Inc. puts into action the belief that meaningful contact with cultures not our own leads to personal growth, new perspectives of the world and insight into our own culture. Interaction on a personal level fosters communication in a broader sense leading to general goodwill and understanding among the countries of the world.

Jenna Hull is founder and Director of Paris Summer Study, Inc. Jenna’s own study abroad experience makes her keenly aware of the needs and aspirations of Paris Summer Study students. Each member of the Paris Summer Study staff has been a study abroad student. Every aspect of the Paris Summer Study program has been built with the student in mind. Paris Summer Study takes care of the details to ease students’ cross-cultural transition needs while delivering a safe and enriching study abroad experience.

Safety is a high priority for our students. Upon acceptance into the program, Health and Safety information packets detailing our policies and procedures will be sent to you. Additionally, health and safety advice will be reiterated on orientation day. At all times during your stay, Paris Summer Study staff will be onsite in Paris to aid in any questions or concerns that may arise.

For students on a tight budget studying abroad can be an expensive endeavor. Paris Summer Study is a small company dedicated to delivering excellent service at a reasonable price. Our overhead costs are low so that we can deliver high quality personal service at a competitive price. Similar programs tend to be large companies or universities with heavy overhead burdens and large administrative staffs to support. With Paris Summer Study you get better individual service with an average savings of 10 – 20% compared to similar programs. Additionally, Paris Summer Study offers scholarships and help finding financial aid. To ensure excellence in academics, we have partnered with the prestigious Université de Paris, The Sorbonne.

Executive Director, Jenna Hull graduated from James Madison University in 1995 with a degree in accounting and economics. She considers her study abroad education while at JMU to be one of the most rewarding experiences of her life. Her love for Paris led her back to France in 2004. Jenna spent the next two years living in Lyon and Paris where she worked, studied and enjoyed French culture. Jenna spends the months of October to May working on consulting projects in the Washington, DC area. She spends the months of June to August in Paris with Paris Summer Study students.