Paris - the City

"When you leave Paris at the end of your stay abroad, you will be able to say for the rest of your life that you have lived in one of the world's most beautiful cities. The Skidmore program is a wonderful way to make Paris feel like home: organized visits, a well-equipped and fun program center, interesting and interested faculty to get you acclimated to Parisian life and culture. Don't pass up this occasion to challenge yourself and have the time of your life!"   
-- Becca Anzalone

The rugged coastline of Brittany, the rich countryside of the Loire Valley, the splendid villas and indigo skies of the Côte d’Azur, and of course the wonder of Paris are threads in the magnificent tapestry of France. You will find the peace and quiet of picturesque villages, grand châteaux, and lush vineyards alongside cutting-edge fashion, cuisine, and artwork. In addition to its incredible landscape, France boasts a rich cultural history and intense national pride. Literary greats Victor Hugo and Jean-Paul Sartre, world-renowned artists Rodin, Monet, and Degas, influential philosophers Voltaire and Rousseau, legendary musicians Debussy and Ravel, all have contributed to creating the cultural mecca that is modern-day France.

Paris, the “City of Lights,” is home to a multitude of cultural riches and contemporary treasures. The Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, and the Eiffel Tower represent the traditional architectural beauty of this capital city. But it would be a mistake to believe they embody all that Paris has to offer; Paris’ heart lies in the vibrant student life of the Latin Quarter, the bustling booksellers and local artists along the banks of the Seine, and the intimate cafés haunted by the ghosts of Hemingway and Picasso. Add to this the academic excellence of the Sorbonne, Nanterre, and the Paris universities, and you will discover why Paris is the perfect place for our students to experience modern French life.

• Paris - the City
• The Program
• Courses and Credits
• Orientation and Activities
• Housing
• Program Requirements and Application
• Costs
• Photo Albums
• Lifeline!
• Welcome to Paris

last updated May 17, 2006