Housing
Summer students are housed in single occupancy studios in a residence hall. Fall students have the choice of staying in a Parisian home or a single occupancy studio in a residence hall. All housing arrangements on this program are made based on preferences you provide before departure.
Dormitory
Program participants will be housed in single occupancy studios in a residence hall in Paris. The Residence buildings are approximately 25 minutes by public transportation to the Study Center. Each studio is furnished with a bed, desk, and a kitchenette containing a small refrigerator, stove and microwave. Studios have private bathrooms with a shower and washbasin. Linens are provided and self-serve laundry facilities as well as a gym are available onsite. All studios have internet access. Exact location of housing will not be provided until your arrival overseas.
Accommodations
- Private bedroom
- Private bathroom
- Off campus
- No meal plan
Live with
- UC students in a residence hall
Commute
Daily commute times vary by location. Typically, it takes 25-30 minutes to get to class with a combination of walking and public transportation (tram, metro, or bus).
Homestay
In the fall program, you will initially stay in a local hotel for the first 2-3 weeks until host families return from vacation. During the summer, you will go directly to your homestay. 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
Depending on the location, it typically takes 30-60 minutes with a combination of walking and public transportation (tram, metro, or bus).