Location:

Paris, France

Program Type:

Volunteer Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Work Types:

Arts, Education

Duration:

1-3 months

Program Overview

Program Description:

Set in Paris, our core cultural immersion program is a three and a half week adventure for rising seniors and juniors in high school, based on community service, language acquisition, a core seminar and an engagement in the art and architecture the host city.

From our daily language classes to our core seminar and art history class, students will develop strong language skills as well as a well versed understanding of contemporary France based on its history.

Setting Description:

Capital of intellectuals, writers, painters and romantics - along the Seine and against a backdrop of elegant architecture, boulevards, cafés, and the iconic Eiffel Tower. Work with a team of experienced educators who know Paris, come to understand the French, and how they live and work, -work in service 5 days a week -use your French every day -experience Paris as a local resident -learn about your own cultural biases and perspectives -become self-reliant and confident -become a good guest and a thoughtful observer