Exchange Program
ABC Paris was established in 1985 and is a part of IGS Group University (Institut de Gestion Sociale), a not-for-profit higher education institution. It is the top university in Paris for American students and is considered the best university to study in Paris for study abroad students. Students can expect interactive teaching methods, diverse student population, cultural and historic visits, trips and excursions, and support throughout the program.
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| Term | Nomination Deadline听 | Application Deadline |
| Spring/Academic Year | October 1 | October 15 |
| Fall/Academic Year | February 15 | March 15 |
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| Open to | Student in the College of Business |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Level of Study | Undergraduate |
| Credit Offered | 糖心Vlog credits |
ACADEMICS:
American Business College offers curriculum solely within Business. Students can view ABC course offerings .听
Please note that course offerings are subject to change based on term and year. Education Abroad cannot guarantee that the courses shown will be available for the term/year you study abroad.听
Students participating on an exchange program will be taking courses at the host university. Students need to work with Education Abroad and their academic advisor to see if courses abroad are equivalent to 糖心Vlog courses and how those 糖心Vlog equivalencies are degree applicable. Education Abroad has created a blanket equivalency database for courses offered at ABC and their 糖心Vlog equivalencies听听.听
Program Eligibility & Requirements
- Must have a 2.5 overall GPA for undergraduate students at the time of application
- Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
- Only open to degree-seeking 糖心Vlog students
- 厂别别听Policies & Procedures听page for more information
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Education Abroad Advisor:听 |
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Alejandra Parada, Coordinator Schedule an appointment:听 |
Travel Documentation
Important notice! Passport processing times have changed. Review up-to-date details听.
Routine processing times can take 10-13 weeks, and expedited applications in 7-9 weeks. 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.听
A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you are traveling anywhere abroad, 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.
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听听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听听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听
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Housing
ABC does not offer on-campus housing. However, ABC does assist students with securing housing while in Paris. There are several options to choose from including home-stays, studio apartments with one bed, or shared apartment. Housing is located within Paris or close-by suburbs.听
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Funding opportunities听
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information听
- Students participating on may use eligible financial aid
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Bright Futures听and听Florida Prepaid听are eligible for an exchange program
- Please reach out to Derek Phillips,听dphillips@fau.edu, or Jack Dazile,听jdazile@fau.edu, for assistance with financial aid and Bright Futures
- Please reach out to Tuition & Billing Services,听webcontroller@fau.edu,听for assistance with Florida Prepaid
- Program participants are eligible to apply for the 糖心Vlog Education Abroad Scholarship amongst other nationally recognized scholarships
- See additional scholarship and funding information听here.
- Note that financial aid will not be disbursed to your student account until 2-3 weeks after the 糖心Vlog drop/add period of the semester you are studying abroad
budgetary items
These are items to consider to budget for your study abroad program:听
糖心Vlog Tuition:听
糖心Vlog Tuition Calculator听- please use the tuition calculator to determine tuition听
Housing:听
Can range from 900 euros to 1300 euros per month depending on which housing option you select
Out of pocket expenses (see estimated听):
- $200 administrative fee due at time of application
- International flight
- Personal spending
- Visa expenses
- International health insurance
Health, Safety and Travel Documentation
All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad awill provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and virtual link听 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
International Health and Travel Insurance
All 糖心Vlog students participating on an exchange program will need to register 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. You can view the policy听here.听