Housing
Summer and Fall: You will be housed in either a single or double occupancy room in a shared student apartment in Paris. You also have the option to opt out of the program housing if you wish to search for your own accommodations. Read the Housing Opt-Out section below for more information. All program-arranged housing is made based on the preferences you provide before departure.
Fall Only: You will also have the choice of staying in a Parisian home through a homestay.
Shared Apartment
You will either have your own private bedroom or a shared bedroom within a shared apartment in Paris. Apartments are located in residential buildings in different Parisian neighborhoods. Common areas, including the kitchen and bathroom, are shared with other program participants. Exact location of housing will not be provided until the program arrival day.
Each apartment is fully furnished and your bedroom will include a bed, desk, closet, and storage space. Linens and towels are provided. Kitchen facilities include a small stove-top, refrigerator, dishes, and basic cooking utensils. All apartments have internet access.
Accommodations
- Private or shared bedroom
- Shared kitchen and bathroom
- Off campus
- No meal plan
Live with
- Up to 4 other students in a shared apartment
Commute
Locations vary from 15-40 minutes by public transport to the Accent Paris Study Center.
Homestay (Fall Only)
You will initially stay in a local hotel for the first night of the program, then move into your homestay the following day. The homestays (which are typically apartments) are located all over Paris and may host more than one student. Your homestay has the advantage of giving you a real taste for Parisian life and language as you walk the streets, navigate public transportation, and return home in the evenings. The interaction you have with your host depends on the arrangement and the level of interest on both sides.
Accommodations
- Private bedroom
- Private or shared bathroom
- Off campus
- Meal plan (negotiable)
Live with
- Local residents
Commute
Daily commute times vary by location. Typically, it takes 30-60 minutes to get to class with a combination of walking and public transportation (tram, metro, or bus).
Housing Opt-Out
You have the option to arrange your own housing for the duration of your program if you wish. You can do this by completing a housing opt out form that will be available when the predeparture process begins. Please note that arranging your own housing will be more expensive than the housing provided through the program. Neither UCEAP nor the program provider have the capacity to offer resources for searching for private accommodations, nor can they vet the suitability or safety of the housing. After the housing opt out form is signed and submitted, you cannot opt back into the program housing.
Your ability to show up to class and program excursions on time is your responsibility and priority as a participant on your program. It’s important that your housing location is easily accessible by public transportation and within a reasonable distance (25-30 minutes) to the Study Center where classes are held.