Housing
“I think host families were the best way for me to learn. You’re forced to find the words you’re looking for. Unlike an essay, or self-study, you don’t have the option of looking things up or stopping the conversation. You have to keep pushing through. It’s exhausting, but it’s the best way to learn a language.”
– Alexandra Wood, Reed College
Living abroad is an eye-opening experience that encourages communication and understanding in an increasingly globalized world. Navigating the nuances of and learning about an unfamiliar culture is an important aspect of study abroad that is best approached through close interaction with the host country and locals.
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Living in a Home Stay
Living with a carefully selected French family is a privileged form of housing that will provide you with the opportunity to establish personal relationships, use French intensively and be immersed in French culture and traditions on a daily basis.
CUPA’s host families are located throughout Paris and are as diverse as its student body. Your host family will be a valuable resource allowing for true integration into a neighborhood and life in Paris. It will have an important impact on how you discover the city and become culturally fluent as you learn to call Paris home. Therefore, upon acceptance to the program you will complete a detailed questionnaire to assist CUPA in assuring a mutually rewarding match for both you and your host family.
All home stays include breakfast daily and five shared evening meals per week. Towels, bedding, and laundry (once per week) are also included.