Program Description: 
Paris Summer Study, Inc. is a French language and culture immersion program offered during the summer months of June, July and August.  Classes are 12 to 25 hours per week and are conducted by the prestigious Université de Paris, The Sorbonne. You need not have a background in the French language to apply. Placement exams will be administered to determine your level of French proficiency. Classes for every level of French fluency are available, ranging from beginner to near fluency. Class sizes are on average 15 to 20 students.  Please see the calendar for specific dates and deadlines.

Every aspect of the Paris Summer Study program has been built with the student in mind. The Paris Summer Study program fee includes:

• Tuition at The Sorbonne
• Housing in Paris at Student Residence Halls
• All Meals
• Weekend Overnight and Day Trips
• Museum Passes to the Louvre and Orsay
• Personal Greeting upon Arrival at the Airport
• Paris Onsite Staff
• Orientation Tour
• Paris Metro Pass
• International Phone Card
• Sorbonne Student ID & Discount Card
• Computer lab & Internet Access
• University Transfer Credit Hours
• Academic Certificate from The Sorbonne
• Language Lab and Library Access 
• Cross-Cultural Activities
• Student Services (Athletics, etc.) 

• Airline Tickets
• Books

Additionally, you are responsible for obtaining a passport. Contact us if you have questions about the passport application process.

Academics: 
Paris Summer Study classes are conducted at the Université de Paris, La Sorbonne.  World-renowned for academic excellence, the history of The Sorbonne dates back to the 13th century.  French Language classes are comprised of grammar, vocabulary, writing skills and conversational comprehension.  A separate phonetics lab hones students' pronunciation and speaking skills.  French Civilization classes cover various aspects of French culture from the Middle Ages to modern times.

Housing: 
Upon receipt of your confirmation deposit, your room in an International Student Residence Hall will be reserved. Residence Halls are located in Paris close to your classes at The Sorbonne. You will have your own room equipped with phone, small refrigerator, sink, lavatory and shower. Bed linens will be provided. There is a chance that rooms with their own lavatory and shower will fill quickly, so make sure to send in your application early. Although meals will be provided, you will have access to a shared kitchen on each floor of the Residence Hall. Residence Halls have onsite computer labs. Additionally, rooms with an internet connection are available. Please let us know if you plan to bring a laptop and would like to reserve a room with an internet connection.

Health Insurance: 
All Paris Summer Study Students are required to show proof of international health care coverage. Check with your own health insurance company first as many US policies cover international health care needs. If you are not covered under your existing policy, you must purchase additional international health insurance. HTH Worldwide offers study abroad students comprehensive coverage for a $36 per month premium. For more information, please go to www.hthstudents.com and click on looking for a study abroad plan.

Safety:
Upon acceptance into the program, a Health and Safety packet will be mailed to you. Your safety is of the utmost concern to Paris Summer Study. All US Paris Summer Study students are registered at the American Embassy in Paris. Additionally, Paris Summer Study monitors travel warnings from the US State Department. France (and Europe in general) have historically been safe destinations for Americans to travel.

Paris Summer Study reminds students that they will be living in France and therefore subject to local laws. Students are required to behave in a prudent and lawful manner. Paris Summer Study reserves the right to send home anyone who is behaving in an unlawful manner or otherwise jeopardizing their own or other's health and safety.

Cell Phones and Calling Home:
Most US cell phones do not work outside of the continental US. French mobile phones with 60 minutes of talk time are available to rent for a deposit of $125 and usage fee of $60. The $125 deposit is refunded upon return of the cell phone in good working order. French cell phone service can be expensive, however, no minutes are charged to receive a call. Sending text messages to the US is very cheap and easy to do with a French cell phone. Typically French cell phones work throughout Europe providing a level of safety when traveling abroad. Please note on your application form if you are interested in renting a cell phone.

Landlines are most practical for overseas calling. For this reason, Paris Summer Study provides you with an international phone card. Students may use these cards with the phones in their room. You are encouraged to use these cards to call home upon arrival to your room.

Scholarships:
One $500 and one $250 scholarship will be awarded this summer. Award of the scholarships will be determined based on a combination of GPA and a 500 – 600 word essay describing what you hope to get out of your study abroad experience.

Welcome Packets:
Upon acceptance of your application to the Paris Summer Study program, you will be sent an acceptance letter and welcome package. Included in the welcome package is a checklist for items to prepare for your trip, Health and Safety policies and procedures, a budget tool to plan for personal expenses and helpful tips to prepare for your stay. A stamped, self addressed envelope is provided so that you may send in required forms and a signed copy of our liability waiver form.

Student Requirements:
Acceptance to the Paris Summer Study program requires a minimum GPA of 2.5.

You must be at least 18 years old to participate.

Once accepted to the program, students are required to send or fax proof of health insurance, an emergency contact, a copy of passport and travel documents and a signed liability waiver form.

Additionally, students are reminded that they will be living in France and therefore subject to local laws. Students are required to behave in a prudent and lawful manner. Paris Summer Study reserves the right to send home anyone who is behaving in an unlawful manner or otherwise jeopardizing their own or other's health and safety.