5 Reasons Why a Program Provider is the Best Way to Study Abroad in France
May 13, 2021
When a student decides to study abroad in France, immediately a wide range of program choices unfold. One of the first ways to narrow down the options is to choose to participate with a third-party program provider or via an exchange with a foreign university. Here we’ll talk about five reasons why a program provider could be the best fit for you! Academic & Linguistic Support It can be tricky navigating a completely new academic system and teaching style. Add the challenging layer of doing it in your non-native language and the prospect can be daunting. Providers are attuned to the unique needs of US students and institutions and can help you navigate the transfer credit process. Be sure to ask about academic resources and support for these educational differences too. APA proactively supports students with weekly 1:1 language support, course-specific tutoring sessions and methodology workshops. Change is a good thing! But not every person is comfortable with... Read More
Paris with a 9pm Curfew
October 23, 2020
Last week, Macron announced he would be imposing a 9pm to 6am curfew on Paris and 8 other French cities. This came as a bit of a shock to me, as my university classes are in person, and bars have continued to serve alcohol past their 10pm limit. The idea of living with a curfew... Read More
Museums as a Space for Meditation
October 15, 2020
I’ve always enjoyed going to museums. With a mother who is an art historian, museums were automatically a big part of my life. Every time we traveled; museums were the first on the list of things to see. And when new exhibitions came to Lisbon, Portugal, we would often make it... Read More
Everyone comes to Paris for a different reason.
October 8, 2020
Everyone comes to Paris for a different reason. For some it’s love, for others it’s the architecture and culture, and for others still it’s the food. For me? To finally become fluent in French and to feel like I had a European base that I could call home. But the truth is,... Read More
Guest Post: How to capture a semester (or 2.5 months) abroad?
July 2, 2020
The following is a guest blog post from Lisa, Spring 2020 Paris participant. Having been sent home early from a beautiful spring semester in Paris, I’ve found myself returning to this question. Though I am an avid photographer and almost obsessively document my experiences, I... Read More
Divine Dark Chocolate Cake with Aurélie
June 12, 2020
With a self-proclaimed sweet tooth, I may be biased when I ask, “Is there anything more divine than a chocolate dessert?” Short answer, no! Every birthday growing up there was never any question or hesitation for my special celebratory treat: chocolate cake! Warm... Read More
Classic Crêpes with Lindsay
May 5, 2020
What’s the first food you think of when you hear the word Paris? For many, crêpes are the must-eat snack when visiting the City of Light. And it’s no surprise: freshly made before your eyes with a flick of the wrist, this light, buttery confection is the perfect... Read More
Final thoughts
May 4, 2020
Exams are over and most of the APA crowd finished their classes this week, as Sunday marks the end of our program. I imagined we would be celebrating the last few days in Paris, with good food and colorful drinks, with music and dance, or by visiting some more cool spots of the... Read More
Delectable Focaccia with David
April 28, 2020
Social distancing may have entered our lexicon but there’s still many ways to come together, albeit virtually. And what better way to electronically gather than with the sumptuous, mouth-watering, delicious tastes of French and Francophone cuisine! Each week, a member of... Read More
Quarantine Easter
April 24, 2020
Spring is here! That means both the Catholic and the Orthodox Easter have happened in the last two weeks, which made it feel double as difficult to be away from home. Two weekends ago, I happened to go for a walk, and forgot for a bit that people would be celebrating Easter.... Read More
Alternative Spring Break
April 17, 2020
This week brings out bittersweet feelings. On the one hand, it’s finally Spring break! The sun is shining, flowers are blossoming, the temperature is nice enough to wear those cute outfits we all packed for Paris, and of course — no more classes. On the other hand,... Read More
Paris in 15 seconds
April 9, 2020
Hi everyone, In this week’s post I am just sharing my latest project. Staying at home for so long isn’t easy, and since we can’t use our free time to visit any more of Paris’s beautiful sights, I decided to make a hyperlapse video of some of my favorite... Read More
Evenings in Paris
April 3, 2020
During times like these, when we are all confined in separate parts of the world, it’s sometimes nice to think back to all the fun evenings spent in the heart of Paris. The first two months of this semester were full of delicious food, good drinks, lots of dancing, and... Read More
Lockdown stories
March 26, 2020
As I am writing this week’s post, I am still sitting by the window. Not because of another pretty sunset, but because France has been on lockdown for 10 days now, and despite the sun and blossoming trees, we can’t really go out a lot. But all in all, Paris isn’t the... Read More
Days in the foyer
March 19, 2020
As I write this post, I sit next to the window, watching a glorious Paris sunset and waiting to see the beacon of the Tour Eiffel like most nights. I remember how only three months ago I was making the decision to be the only one in my circle of friends to go abroad and... Read More
