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IES Abroad Paris Summer – Internship (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Advisor: Robert Dowden Program Type: Partner
Academic Level: 2. Sophomore, 3. Junior, 4. Senior Areas of Study: Art, Business, Communications, Drama, Education, Marketing, Media Studies
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Credits: 6, 9
Language Prerequisite: 102 - Two semesters of language instruction (or the equivalent) required On-Site Language Course Required: Yes
Language of Instruction: English, French Housing Options: Homestay, Shared Apartment
Internship Available: Yes
Program Description:

Paris Night

IES Abroad Paris Summer Internship

Description

Intern in one of the world's highest-regarded cities for culture and international business. Walk or take the bus through the city’s vibrant streets, or hop on the Métro to get to work. Lunchtime means quiche or a sandwich au jambon in a nearby café, followed by a leisurely espresso or tea. An IES internship develops your professional skills, your ability to communicate across cultures, and provides substantive work experience to jump-start your career in today’s competitive job market. You'll be guaranteed an unpaid placement at a local business or organization, where you'll work for at least 25 hours a week. You also will enroll in a required 1- or 6-credit academic internship seminar with other IES interns, where you’ll learn about a variety of local business settings and opportunities.
You know what it’s like to fall in love—but Paris won’t break your heart. You’ll want to spend all of your time admiring cultural icons like the Eiffel Tower. You’ll get lost in the city’s exquisite art scene. You’ll want to savor the decadent French cuisine at local restaurants. You’ll take long walks along the River Seine and wander aimlessly through the city streets for hours. All in the name of love. Je t’aime, Paris!

Academics & Curriculum

While working in Paris, students are required to enroll in a 6-credit academic internship seminar with other IES interns. Topics include:

  • Understanding business culture

  • Improving communication

  • Strengthening work attitude and aptitude

  • Resolving conflicts

  • Navigating issues, challenges, and opportunities to succeed on the job in Paris and when returning home

Internships are available in the following fields:

  • Arts Administration

  • Business

  • Cooking & Catering

  • Immigration & Social Inclusion

  • IT

  • Language Instruction

  • Marketing

  • Media & Communications

  • Museums & Galleries

  • Theater

  • Tourism

Students interested in learning more about course offerings can find information here.

Accommodation & Meals

Participants live in a French home in Paris or its surrounding banlieues (suburbs). Participants eat breakfast daily and three evening meals per week with their hosts; other meals are available at university cafeterias and inexpensive restaurants.

Scholarships

Students attending this program may consider applying to one or more of the following scholarships:

​More scholarship opportunities can be found on the Office of Education Abroad's scholarship webpage.


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 03/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.