Paris, france
Honors Introduction in Literature in Paris
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Program Description
Step into the pages of history and literature with our Honors Study Abroad Program in Paris, designed exclusively for motivated students ready to see the 鈥淐ity of Light (La Ville Lumi猫re)鈥 through the eyes of its greatest writers. Before departure, participants will dive into literary works spanning different genres, eras, and perspectives, analyzing how Paris has inspired creativity across centuries. Then, the city itself becomes your classroom鈥攚ander through the same streets, caf茅s, and neighborhoods that shaped the stories you鈥檝e studied during an unforgettable two-week journey of cultural and intellectual discovery. Upon returning, students will continue to sharpen their analytical and interpretive skills by connecting the texts they鈥檝e read to the sites they鈥檝e experienced firsthand, blending academic insight with real-world exploration.
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| Term | Year | Application Deadline (or as space permits) |
Start Date/Check-in | End Date/Check-out |
| Summer | 2026 | February 10, 2026 | June 01, 2026 | June 15, 2026 |
Program fee payment deadline: See details below in program cost section. Program fees cannot be deferred. Plan accordingly.听
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| Open to | Students in the University Honors Program, the Honors College, in an Honors in Major program and/or National Merit Scholars |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Level of Study | Undergraduate |
| Credit Offered | 麻豆女郎 credits |
| Program Primary Subject | Language, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature |
| Sponsoring College | College of Arts & Letters |
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Program Course Offerings:
LIT 2000:听Honors Introduction to Literature (WAC)
LIT 4930:听Honors Literature in Paris
Course Eligibility & Requirements:
Students will enroll in one 3-credit course and are expected to complete the associated online coursework during the first half of the Summer 2026 term.
Courses are limits to students in the University Honors Program, the Honors College, in an Honors in Major program and/or National Merit Scholars.
Program Eligibility & Requirement
- Must have a 2.5 overall GPA at the time of application
- Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
- Must be eligible to take 麻豆女郎 courses during the study abroad program term
- See Policies & Procedures page for more information
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Contact a program leader for information on the academic course offerings and program itinerary. The individuals listed below will be leading the program in France. |
For information on the study abroad application, contact the Education Abroad listed below.听 |
| Primary Faculty Leader: Mary Ann Gosser, gosser@fau.edu听 | Phone number: 561-297-1208 |
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Co-Faculty Leader: Mary Downing Patterson, mpatterson@fau.edu |
Email: goabroad@fau.edu听 |
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Location
Located in the heart of Paris, the program offers students direct access to the city鈥檚 world-renowned museums, historic landmarks, and vibrant literary culture. From the banks of the Seine River to the lively caf茅s of the Latin Quarter, Paris provides the perfect backdrop for intellectual exploration and cultural discovery.
Housing
Students will stay 14 nights at the Generator in Paris, daily breakfast is included.听
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Money Matters
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information听
- Students participating on 麻豆女郎 Faculty-led Programs may use eligible financial aid.
- Program participants may be eligible to apply for the 麻豆女郎 Education Abroad Scholarship
- See additional scholarship and funding information here.
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Program Cost
$3,484.00 program fee + tuition for the required program summer course(s). 麻豆女郎 in-state or out-of-state rates apply.听
Program fee payment deadlines:听
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1ST PAYMENT: 听 听 听 $1,000.00 due by February 20, 2026
2ND PAYMENT: 听 听 $2,484.00 due by March 13, 2026 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听
Note: program fee payments cannot be deferred. Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions from the Education Abroad team via email prior to each payment deadline.听
Program Fee Includes:
- Accommodations from check-in through check-out date
- International medical insurance
- 15-Day Metro Pass
- Group welcome and farewell meals
- Admissions to Eiffel Tower
- Opera Performance
- Louvre Museum Entrance
- Notre Dame Entrance
- Guided Tour of the Sorbonne
- Arc de Triomphe听
- Entrance to 颁丑芒迟别补耻 de Fontainebleau
Activities and excursions are subject to change by faculty leader or program provider/vendor if needed. All efforts would be made to provide a replacement activity or excursion.
Program Fee Does Not Include :
- $200 administrative fee paid at time of application submission
- International flight
- Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (麻豆女郎 in-state and out-of-state rates apply)
- Personal meals outside group meals
- Personal spending money
TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY
Passport and Travel Documentation
- A valid passport is required for all international travel. 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.
- Review up-to-date details . Routine processing times can take 6-8 weeks, and expedited applications in 2-3 weeks. Processing times does not include the time it takes for shipping. 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.
- 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 to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling. 听
- 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 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 .
- Non-U.S. Citizens may need additional travel documentation. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should research the study abroad program destination and your home country to determine if a visa or additional travel documentation is required.听
International Health Insurance
All 麻豆女郎 students participating on an 麻豆女郎 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. The 2026 Coverage plan will be available in January 2026. Participants can review the current 2025 plan HERE for reference.
Health and Safety Resources to Explore Prior to Traveling Abroad
- U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory 鈥 Country Information:听
- U.S. Students Abroad -听
- 麻豆女郎 SHS:听 /shs/
- World Health Organization (WHO):听
Pre-departure Orientation and Meetings
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.听
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.听
2) Mandatory pre-departure meeting hosted by program faculty leader. This session will cover program and location specific information such as arrival, expectations, itinerary, and course overview.