Goucher College: Goucher College Fall Paris Program

Goucher College, in cooperation with Internships in Francophone Europe (IFE), offers a semester or year-long academic program in Paris, France for students interested in pursuing the study of French language and culture. The program welcomes Goucher and non-Goucher students.

Fall Semester Language Immersion Program: Goucher’s semester program in Paris is a rich and comprehensive immersion in the language, art, culture, and life of Paris. In daily language classes, you’ll get an intensive workout in French grammar and vocabulary. In a series of trips to museums and theatres you’ll explore in great depth and detail the art and history of the Belle Epoque, France’s cultural explosion of the early 20th century. You will live with a Parisian host family or in a French dormitory throughout the semester, exercising the skills you’re learning in conversation around your home and over meals. And, of course, you’ll have plenty of time to explore Paris on your own, dining in its cafés, exploring its neighborhoods, marvelling at its sights and scenery, and settling into the rhythm of one of the world’s greatest cities.

Spring Semester Internship Program: Including intensive course work, seminars on European issues, a 12-week internship, and an independent research project, the Internships in Francophone Europe program in Paris is a comprehensive immersion in the day-to-day life of contemporary France.

IFE is a three-part program that offers thorough preparation for the internship experience, careful placements in organizations chosen to closely reflect students’ interests, and personal advising throughout the semester. IFE students work in a wide range of internship placements in France’s parliament and ministries, museums, social and environmental groups, and other organizations. No matter where you complete your internship, you will have the opportunity to do significant work and interact directly with important players in the field. During your IFE semester, you will live either with a host family or in student housing, depending on the location of your internship.

IFE is a strong program in and of itself, but it also makes a great complement to the fall semester program at the Sorbonne. If you’re interested in real immersion, we recommend pairing the two for a rare and far-reaching exploration of the language and culture of France.

Eligibility:

2.5 GPA or higher
Four semesters of college-level French (or intermediate placement)
Participants must have declared a major
Permission of the home institution (for non-Goucher students)

Financial Information:

The program fee includes tuition, housing (in a foyer or homestay), museum & site visits, and printing & photocopying fees.
Goucher students pay Goucher tuition and room charges, and receive a $3,500 tuition discount towards the cost of the program. The travel voucher and any federal or Goucher-based aid and scholarships can be applied toward the program cost.
Non-Goucher students must contact the Goucher College Office of International Studies for the most updated program fee, and should check with their home institutions' study abroad and financial aid offices regarding the applicability of their financial aid packages.

Deadlines:

Students must request an application for the program no later than February 22, 2008.
Applications are due February 29, 2008. Applications include a $200 application fee, which will be applied towards the program cost. In the event that a student is not accepted to the program, the $200 will be refunded.
$500 non-refundable deposits are due from accepted students on April 7, 2008.

A Note to Non-Goucher Students:

We welcome applications from non-Goucher students. We strongly encourage any interested non-Goucher student to contact the appropriate office at his or her home institution for approval to participate in this or any Goucher-sponsored international program.