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 cafe to creating Sunday afternoon traditions to paying the insurance, there are certain aspects to living and studying abroad that you might not have considered. When you are prepared for this process, it can be one of the most rewarding parts of your stay, but without careful thought, you can find yourself in some mad awk situations—from running out of Skype credit in the middle of a conversation with your girlfriend, to running out of toilet paper on a Sunday morning (and forgetting which Monoprix is open). We’ve tried to provide some damage control.
There are three main options for housing in Paris: living in a homestay, living with other students in a dorm, and living independently in an apartment. Many times your particular program will arrange ...more
For 52 years, we have published the world’s favorite budget travel guides, written entirely by students and updated every year. With pen and notebook in hand and a few changes of underwear stuffed in our backpacks, we spend months roaming the globe in search of travel bargains.
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