Study abroad program for the summer in Paris suggestions?

I intend to do a study abroad program lasting anywhere from 6-10 weeks in Paris this summer. I am a student at UCLA and cannot decide which company's program to choose. I am an international economics major with a minor in French. Does anyone have any experience with studying abroad, suggestions as to how to pick a company, programs that they've taken, or general advice? I would be willing to do anything business, economics, or advanced French study related as a program focus.

Study abroad program for the summer in Paris suggestions?
Check out the ESGCI-BBA program, as it sounds exactly like what you are looking for. I attended this school for 2 years and the Courses (Finance, Marketing, and Management) you take and the students (80% international, 20% French) you meet are both great.





http://www.bba-esgci.com/paris-school-bu...





One of the biggest questions you have to ask yourself is if you are going to use an exchange program or if you are going to just pickup and go. The former is easier as the school gives you lots of support finding an apartment (with international roomates), but you need to make sure your school is willing to exchange with whichever program you choose. Check with your international department for a list of schools they do an exchange with. If the program you want is not on the list, ask if they are willing to start doing an exchange.





But if your school cannot do an exchange and/or you are adventurous enough to just pick up and go on your own, you will be on your own. I did this, and was able to find an apartment through craigslist from a British lady the first year, and from an Australian couple the second year, so both spoke English which made it easier.





The assistants in France program is for students who want to work teaching English while they go to school in France. Check it out if you decide to stay longer, or if you want a LOT of information about what is required to aclimate to living in France.


http://www.assistantsinfrance.com/
Reply:hi,


consult the following website for all information you need,


http://www.campusfrance.org/en





As you are in the USA, http://www.usa.campusfrance.org and look for the american flag and click on it. contact the campusfrance office in the usa for all further assistance.





for advanced french related study, http://www.alliancefr.org and look for new york. the office in new york will help you out.





All the best.
Reply:I spent 3 months in Europe. 1 month was spent in Paris. Honestly it was the best decision I made during college. I highly recommend anyone who is able to study abroad to do so. It's an experience of a lifetime.





As for a Company, I would pick in Paris one that: (1) you have an interest in their product/service (2) has an international versus simply a European presence (3) provides you with the possibilty of actually learning versus simply stuffing envelopes and answering calls, as many of the internships in America end up being (4) is not prone to the annoying regular labor strikes that happen in France!!





Suggestions...if you need walking around money...get what you need from a ATM...the exchange rates strangely are the best that way...oh and TRAVEL everywhere!