PARIS, FRANCE

Planning Abroad

Program Description

 

Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term	Year	Application Deadline (or as space permits)	Start Date/Check-in	End Date/Check-out
Summer	2024	February 5, 2024	May 20, 2024	May 27, 2024

Program fee payment deadline: See details below in program cost section. Program fees cannot be deferred. Plan accordingly. 

 

On-site Program Faculty Leaders:  Department of Urban and Regional Planning	Education Abroad Advisor:
Peter Henn, Instructor  Phone number: 561-297-4279 Email: phenn@fau.edu Dr. Stephanie Wakefield, Assistant Professor Email: swakefield@fau.edu	Brendan Richardson, Associate Director Phone number: 561-297-3227 Email: brichardson@fau.edu

 

Travel Documentation

Important notice! Passport processing times have changed. Review up-to-date details HERE.

Routine processing times can take 10-13 weeks, and expedited applications in 7-9 weeks. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time. 

A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you are traveling anywhere abroad, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.

Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the Country Information to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling.  

If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the Travel.State.Gov website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit U.S. Embassy.gov.

Location

Paris, city and capital of France is in the north-central part of the country located along the Seine River. Known as the "City of Lights" ranked second most visited city and is home to the Eiffel Tower which is one of the world's premier tourist attraction. Paris is one of the world's major centres of finance, commerce, culture, fashion and known for its leading role in art.

Housing

Shared triple and quad ensuite rooms with FAU program participants at a central location in Paris. Daily breakfast included. 

 

Program Cost and Funding

 

Program Cost

$ 2,044.00 + tuition for courses/credits taken on program (FAU in-state and out-of-state rates apply)

Program fee payment deadlines: 
1ST PAYMENT:       $1,100 Due Thursday, February 8, 2024
2ND PAYMENT:      $944 Due Thursday, February 22, 2024

Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions from the Education Abroad team via email. 

Program Fee Includes:

• Accommodations for programs dates in Paris with daily breakfast
• Metro pass for local public transportation
• Walking tours and lectures
• Admission fee to Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, River Boat, the Lourve, and Nature Urbaine!
• 2 group lunches
• International Medical Insurance

Program Fee Does Not Include :

• $200 administrative fee due at time of application
• International flight
• Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (FAU in-state and out-of-state rates apply)
• Most lunches and all dinners
• Personal spending money

Health, Safety and Travel Documentation

All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad and your program faculty leaders will provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and location in the semester before your program. 

1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips. 
2) Mandatory pre-departure meeting hosted by program faculty leaders. This session will cover program and location specific information such as arrival, expectations, itinerary, and course overview. 

International Health and Travel Insurance

All FAU students participating on an FAU Faculty-led Program will be registered in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. This is included in the program cost.

Resources

• U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory – Country Information: Travel Advisories (state.gov)
• CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html
• FAU SHS: FAU - Health Advisory
• WHO: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/coronavirus-disease-(covid-19)-vaccines-safety
• Access to vaccine: FAU - COVID-19 Vaccine Information
• Benefits of being fully vaccinated prior to departure for your study abroad program:

1. Reduced risk of denied entry if a country requires vaccination for entry
2. Reduced risk of having to get vaccinated abroad if it becomes mandatory in the country of study
3. Reduced risk of denied acceptance to one of our foreign universities
4. Reduced risk of denied acceptance into campus housing or host accommodations abroad
5. Reduced risk of spreading COVID-19 and its variants to other parts of the world, including the communities where we have programs
6. Reduced risk of contracting COVID-19 while abroad, which could lead to missed classes and excursions, mandatory quarantine or isolation, and other disruptions to the program
7. Increases student access to local events, services, and travel while abroad
8. Provides more flexibility in planning study abroad extracurricular activities, including excursions
9. The WHO and U.S. CDC agree that the vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious illness and helps prevent the spread of COVID-19
10. Alongside our other prevention measures, the vaccine significantly increases protection for FAU faculty, staff, students, and international partners

Regarding increased access because of being vaccinated, please be aware that businesses and services may legally restrict access to exclude unvaccinated individuals. Local ordinances may allow the same. In such cases, FAU won’t be able to intervene or advocate on your behalf.