Offered All Fall, Spring & Summer Terms
Spend a semester living in Paris while completing courses toward your business major or minor! Paris is a truly amazing city and is home to dozens of museums, historical sites, and international business venues. The Warrington College of Business Administration offers a semester-long study abroad program in Paris, France that allows students to earn UF credit by taking two online UF business courses, as well as two courses focusing on French language and culture. All University of Florida students are invited to participate in this program, as the credit earned will apply to the UF business degree, business minor, and general education requirements. Consideration will also be given to non-UF business students who are enrolled in an SUS (State University System) institution.
The City: Paris, France
Paris is commonly referred to as the City of Lights, and visitors to this remarkable city will realize the appropriateness of this reference soon after their arrival. It is impossible to ignore the enchantment of the Eiffel Tower, the beauty of the architecture, and the immeasurable value of the museums. Yet, students are sure to remember the charm of Parisian cobblestone streets, the delightful patisseries, and the life of bistros and cafés. Although historic, Paris is also a crucial economic force in Europe, evident in the astonishing modernity of La Défense - Paris' magnificent business district.
The Neighborhood: Historic St-Germain
Students will go to school and live in the chic neighborhood of St-Germain. Largely populated by young artists, the sixth Arrondissement — the St-Germain-Luxembourg Area is considered one of Paris's liveliest quarters. The adventure of this district lies in discovering the narrow streets and hidden squares that bring the city's historic and literary associations to life. Dominated for centuries by a vast Benedictine abbey, St-Germain-des-Prés came into vogue in the early 20th century as a center of intellectual and artistic life, home to jazz clubs and literary cafés. Students will gain an understanding of French culture by being immersed in this artistic neighborhood. Though the recent arrival of couture and designer boutiques is changing the neighborhood's character, its narrow side streets still boast art galleries, bookstores and cozy café terraces.
The Boulevard St-Germain stretches for two miles between the Pont de Sully, which crosses to the île St-Louis, to the Pont de la Concorde. This area boasts many tourist attractions such as Notre Dame, Louvre Museum, Musee d'Orsay and Jardin du Luxembourg. All are within reach of the St. John's campus.
The School: St John's University - Paris campus
The program will be held on the campus of St John's University, one of America's leading Catholic universities. Students will stay in the newly renovated, comfortable environment of the Maison-Mère, located in the popular St-Germain district of Paris. Watch a short video presentation of the St. John's Paris campus on YouTube. The campus is situated within a six-story structure containing approximately 20,000 square feet of space offering a mixture of residences, classrooms, offices and support space. Best of all, you have immediate access to the incomparable artistic, cultural and educational resources available only in Paris.
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Program Dates
Spring 2010
Program Eligibility
- Students must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.
- Students are required to take two UF electronic platform courses during fall and spring semesters, but may take one during summers.
- Students must have a laptop computer.
Program Benefits
- Program offered during fall, spring and summer semesters
- Study alongside your UF peers and the students at St. John's University
- Take UF courses while experiencing an exciting new culture!
- Participate in program scheduled cultural activities and excursions
- Ease of applying Bright Futures and Florida Prepaid to program costs
- Program includes meals (breakfast and dinner, four days a week)
Estimated Program Fee
$10,460: Spring '10
Summer - not available until 2011
$10,460: Fall '10
Program cost includes all tuition, fees, insurance, orientation, and housing while in Paris. Breakfast and dinner is included four days per week for the entire semester.
UF Students may apply Florida Bright Futures (excluding summer semesters), Prepaid, and other financial aid to the program cost. Non- Florida residents pay the same program fee as Florida residents.
Other Estimated Expenses:
Books and Supplies: $460
Airfare: $1000
Paris Metro Pass for the semester: $240
Entertainment/Leisure: $1,200**
** Expenses vary depending on student preferences
Terms of Agreement
Students assume full responsibility for the cost of the program by the following dates:
Fall Terms: July 1
Spring Terms: November 1
Summer Term: April 1
Students on the participant list as of these dates become financially obligated. Only in extreme circumstances (e.g., serious personal injury, family emergency, etc.) will a student be allowed to petition to remove him/herself from the list of participants prior to the start of the program. Petitions will be reviewed by the Associate Dean of the School of Business.
Currency
The currency in France is the Euro. Click here for currency converter.
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Accommodations and Classroom Facilities
- Fully-wired computer lab with printers for student use
- Spacious meeting room, library and student lounge
- Bilingual staff, including a resident director and resident assistants to assist with student needs
- Two single beds, wardrobes and study desks per room
- Linens for student use during semester
- Air conditioned rooms
- Wireless broadband internet access
- Digital phones
- Four showers, sinks and toilets per residence floor
- Some rooms feature Paris vistas that include the Eiffel tower
- 24-hour security and maintenance staff
- Token operated washer and dryer on premise
Photos of the class rooms and dormitories
The comfortable environment of the Maison-Mère is less than a block away from an entrance to the Paris Metro (Vaneau) and is in close proximity to major Parisian landmarks, such as Notre Dame, the Louvre and d'Orsay Museums, and the spectacular Luxembourg Gardens.
Travel Opportunities
Travel from Paris to other French and European cities is easy and affordable.
French Trail System
Charles de Gaulle International Airport
Skyscanner - Discount European Airlines
Low Cost Airlines in Europe
Paris Bus and Metro system
Academics
Earn 14 Credit Hours
Choose 2 Online UF Business Courses:
(8 UF credits) During summer terms students have the option of selecting just ONE UF Business Course
MAN 3025: Principles of Management*
MAR 3023: Principles of Marketing*
BUL 4310: Business Law
GEB 3113: Principles of Entrepreneurship
ISM 3004: Computing in the Business Environment
* MAN3025 & MAR3023 are required for the business minor and fulfill Social Sciences Gen-ed requirements.
Choose 6 Credits of the Following Options from St. John's University's curriculum:
Minimum 3 credits of French Language
Anticipated semester-long course offerings include
- Politics of Africa - 3 credits
- Politics of Revolution - 3 credits
- Comparative Political Systems - 3 credits
- Intensive French - 6 credits
- Advanced French Conversation - 3 credits
- Paris in the French Culture - 3 credits
- Women Writers in France - 3 credits
Anticipated five-week modular courses include
- Art and Architecture in France
- French Level One
- French Level Two
- Economics of Poverty and Income Inequality
- Metaphysics
- Religions of the World
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School of Business
267 Stuzin Hall, PO Box 117160
Gainesville, Florida, 32611-7160
352-273-0165 (tel)
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UF International Center
170 HUB, PO Box 113225
Gainesville, Florida, 32611-3225
Phone: 352-273-1518
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Study Abroad in France!
