Housing
Summer: You will be housed in single occupancy studios in a residence hall. Fall: You have the choice of staying in a Parisian home or a single occupancy studio in a residence hall. All program-arranged housing is made based on preferences you provide before departure. You will have the option to opt out of program-arranged housing and find your own apartment in Paris, be sure to read the apartment section below for more information.
Dormitory
You 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
Available on the fall program only, you will initially stay in a local hotel for the first 2-3 weeks until host families return from vacation. 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).
Apartment
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.