Study Abroad Paris: Your Complete Guide to an Amazing Study Abroad Experience

From its predeparture advice to its extensive coverage of daily life issues, this guide covers everything students need to know to adapt quickly to their new life in Paris and get the most out of their experience as an international student and resident. In addition to serving as a complete how-to manual for study abroad—addressing financial, housing, insurance, packing, and visa issues—the guide also serves as a detailed, student-oriented resource for day-to-day living in Paris. Questions such as How should I deal with administrative tasks? How can I use the public transportation system? and Where are the best spots to buy groceries, eat, party, shop, exercise, and visit? are discussed in depth along with hints for making the most out of the opportunity and traveling further into France and Europe. Hundreds of practical reviews, links, and tips designed to make a student’s experience in Paris fun, affordable, and virtually stress-free are also included.

John Chrisman  spent a summer abroad in Paris studying French and another serving an internship at a French company and has served as a peer adviser at the university level. He lives in Midland, Michigan. Audrey Queyreyre spent most of her life in Paris and has participated in several study abroad programs during her university career. She has counseled study abroad students at the university level. She lives in Paris.