Paris Study Abroad

For Students By Students. This year, Let’s Go: Paris 2009 was researched by us (Bri and Sara), two college students studying abroad in Paris over a six-month period. That means that, like all Let’s Go researchers, we scoured the city for awesome restaurants ( Chez Janou;) and clubs ( Favela Chic;)—but we did so after 3hr. of poli sci at Paris 8 and 2hr. of psych at Nanterre. From late-night visits to the American Hospital, to Saturday morning appointments with the locksmith, from Disneyland Paris getaways with a countess host mom, to maladroit Americanisms at African dance classes, we have experienced our fair share of the best and worst that Paris—and more specifically, Parisians—have to offer. But we did it all with you in mind. Whether it was dropping our euros all over the floor at Monoprix while trying to pay and bag (a skill that is almost physically impossible), getting disapproving looks for not drying our hair, or attempting to outwit inappropriate waiters, we hope that our sacrifice and suffering, our enjoyment and experience, helps you live YOUR experience to the fullest.
LG Love,
Sara and Bri

Why Paris?

For us here at Let’s Go: Paris 2009, this question is obvious at best and mildly offensive at worst, but we realize there exist people who might need convincing. Paris is inarguably one of the major ...more

Honeymoon Period

Between the emotionally charged decision to study abroad, the inevitable last-minute packing, and the probably groggy and confused first steps in the City of Light, the process of getting to Paris is ...more

Day To Day (Le Quotidien)

One of the main differences between being a study abroader and a tourist is that as a student, you are actually setting up some semblance of a life in Paris. From discovering “your” boulangerie and ...more

Bonne Santé (And Sanity Too)

There are few things worse than being a sick stranger in a strange land, except when you’re also trying to function in a strange language. Thankfully, health care in Paris is relatively accessible ...more

Money In The Bank

Bank Accounts. While it is sometimes possible to open an account from abroad, it’s much easier to do so once in Paris. The process is usually pretty rough and French banks stick strictly to the French ...more

Know Your Role: Go To École

Qui a eu cette idée folle un jour d’inventer l’école? —France Gall When you tell most people that you’re studying abroad in Paris, you’ll probably get a the question, “Oh, the Sorbonne?” ...more

Oh Yeah, And... Get A Life

Study abroad is a great opportunity to try things you never would think about doing at home. From ballet, to yoga, to cooking classes, to volunteering, there are a million ways to get involved and meet ...more