Paris Studying

We know, we know, it's become a cliche: the American college student heading off to France to discover Proust, Parisian men, and the perfect croissant. But there's a reason more than 15,000 students study abroad in France each year. Paris, obviously the most popular destination, provides a Mecca for the art and architecture-inclined with its world-famous cultural landmarks, while smaller cities make it easy to meet local students and practice your French. If you speak decent French, don't be afraid to enroll directly in the French university system. Navigating the bureaucracy of course enrollment can be a nightmare, and that first exposé oral may be terrifying, but there's no better way to immerse yourself in French life. Otherwise, there are dozens of American-run study-abroad programs, so you can make your fautes and faux-pas in the company of fellow foreigners.

Universities

The French higher education system operates very differently from the American system. Unlike in the States, where high school seniors agonize over SATs and college applications, any French student who ...more

Language Schools

As renowned novelist Gustave Flaubert once said, “Language is a cracked kettle on which we beat out tunes for bears to dance to.” While we at Let's Go have absolutely no clue what he was talking ...more

Culinary Schools

Cordon Bleu Paris Culinary Arts Institute: There's no more prestigious training academy for the serious aspiring chef than the original Paris branch of the Cordon Bleu. Certificate and degree programs ...more

Art Schools And Courses

L' école Du Louvre: Installed in the Louvre in 1882, the École du Louvre, dedicated to “making the Louvre into a living center of study,” offers degree-granting undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate ...more

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