- BENEFITS Why GE
- INCLUDES What to Expect
- CAREERS Available Fields
- ELIGIBILITY Am I Eligible?
- TESTIMONIALS What Others Are Saying
- NEXT STEPS Fees & How to Apply
- CURRENT INTERN? Access the intern portal here
About Paris Internships
Global Experiences Paris Language and Internship Program will take you to the City of Lights as more than just a tourist. Live the life you have dreamed of, walking the cobbled streets of the world's most romantic city. As an intern in Paris you will be immersed in the French culture and business environment, improving your language proficiency and gaining professional skills in your chosen career field. This program will enhance your resume by differentiating you and your skill sets from the millions of others entering the workforce each year.
Paris is one of the most competitive internship locations in the world, but through Global Experiences' network of businesses and organizations, we will find a great internship match for all participants accepted into the program.
A city of more than 2 million, Paris is home to iconic sites such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and Montmartre while also serving as the center for French business and government. Paris offers countless cultural and tourist experiences, including the famous Louvre museum, the Paris Ballet, and modern cultural icons such as the Pompidou center and the Picasso Museum.
Internship placements are available in a wide range of companies and career fields. Placements are customized according to each participant's career goals and expectations. Programs are typically 10 or 12 weeks in length with some longer programs available upon request. Acceptance is competitive, based on your academic background, career goals, French language proficiency and relevant work experience. Applicants must also be a current university student in order to be eligible for all Paris programs.
Academic Credit
Yes, you can earn academic credit for this program. The best credit option will be determined by your home university and academic advisor, and we can work with you to determine if credit through your school is possible. The other way is to earn independent credit from our US-based affiliate university, Eastern Washington University. We will work with you and your school to attain credit if possible and help you navigate the process.
Paris Internships Schedule
The following is a schedule of Dates & Fees for the Paris internships.
Program Name: France: Paris 10 weeks (Summer)
Start Date: 5/19/2013
USD Cost: $7990.00
Program Name: France: Paris 12 weeks
Start Date: 9/1/2013
USD Cost: $8990.00
Program Name: France: Paris 12 weeks
Start Date: 1/12/2014
USD Cost: $8990.00
Internship FAQs

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Paris Program Inclusions
Our comprehensive program in Paris provides much more than just a customized guaranteed internship. Global Experiences focus on matching you with the best employer for a great practical work experience, but also includes a wide range of other components to enhance the overall value of the program.
Guaranteed Custom Internship Placement
At Global Experiences, we guarantee placement to all participants accepted into its internship programs. Similar to traditional recruitment companies, we work with each applicant on a one-to-one basis to match him/her with the best employer in the prospective career field. By getting to know each individual applicant, we are able to learn more about his/her educational background, French language proficiency, career objectives, and cultural expectations. We help each prospective intern create an effective resume, prepare for an interview with potential employers, and prepare for their experience living and working abroad.
Intensive French Language Training
Each program participant will receive 20 group sessions per week of intensive French language training during the first part of the program. French language training length depends on each program type and the proficiency of each respective applicant. Program participants will take part in full immersion style studying, in which classes are taught only in French. Your language skills will improve quickly as a result, allowing you to perform well in your internship component. The language school is located on La Rive Gauche (The Left Bank) and is accredited by the French Ministry of Education.
Excursions and Social Events
Global Experiences wants you to work hard and also play hard with our excursion and activities calendar designed to maximize your time abroad. Global Experiences offers travel resources to fill your social calendar. Consult one of our program coordinators to learn what is included in your program of interest (activities will vary depending on the time of year). All programs include a variety of social opportunities to make the most of your time in Paris.
Previous events have included everything from networking events to dinner cruises on the Seine to day trips to Versailles.
| Example Events (actual events offered may differ) | |
|---|---|
| Versailles Palace | TBD |
| Lounge dinner on the Seine River | TBD |
| Loire Valley Castles | TBD |
| Dinner at La Coupole | TBD |
Housing in Paris
Paris accommodation is a single room in a home stay. This accommodation package includes breakfast each day. All home stays are located in close proximity to public transport. Living in a home stay environment gives you the opportunity to experience French culture and practice your French skills while also having the independence to enjoy your time abroad. Each participant is carefully matched to the right home stay taking into account preferences, interests, and special requests.
Home stays may be in an apartment or a house, but all will be accessible by the Paris metro in safe residential areas throughout the city.
Other Important Inclusions
- Optional academic credit provided by accredited US university. Inquire further with a program consultant
- Travel Medical Insurance (Emergency Medical + Personal Liability) valid for the length of your program
- Mobile Phone
- Internet access at the language school
- On the ground support & 24/7 emergency contact
- Information and assistance obtaining required visa (as necessary)
- Welcome social event and orientation meeting
- Extensive pre-departure information provided by enrollment coordinator and online portal
- Dedicated program coordinator to prepare you for your program
Career Fields Available in Paris
We offer a wide range of career field options in Paris . If you do not see yours listed below please contact a program consultant as we are able to find placements in other areas.
Career Fields in Paris
Paris Internship Program Eligibility
Participants for the Paris internship program are required to be 19-30 years of age, have at least two semesters of French language experience, and some relevant coursework in their preferred internship career field. All applicants must also be a current university student or a very recent graduate to secure the required visa. If you are uncertain regarding your eligibility please inquire with a program consultant.
Visa Eligibility
Global Experiences can accept those listed below into the Paris Program.
The following chart provides more detailed information regarding program eligibility (including Global Experiences and Country visa requirements):
| VISA CATEGORY | NATIONALITIES | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| No Visa Required | Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, South Korea, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Ecuador, United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, Saint-Marin, Singapore, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela |
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Paris Testimonials

Sam
University of California, Berkeley
Law/Legal
"I believe I can speak for [all of the interns] in Paris that this experience is one-of-a-kind. None of us could have found these internships by other means. I couldn't have asked for a better opportunity for an internship this summer...I already feel [like] a part of the team at their law firm and have learned so much about various legal practices and the French legal system...Thank you for finding this job for me and helping to make this the most unforgettable summer of my life."

Hillary
Bob Jones University
Fashion Design
"My experience was challenging but definitely enjoyable and extremely rewarding. I am so glad that I chose to do an internship abroad and Global Experiences was key in making that dream a reality."

Robert
Université de Moncton
Law/Legal
“The internship in Paris that Global Experiences provided me was excellent in every way. First, the application process was thorough in making sure that I would be placed in a situation where I could achieve my goals, and the subsequent pre-trip assistance was very helpful. The host family, where I was accommodated, was welcoming and inclusive, and the location of their apartment in the heart of the city made it easy to get around. The two-week language course, prior to the internship placement, enabled me to renew my command of the French language, as well as become accustomed to the Parisian accent. In addition, it was great during that time, to be able to get to know the other North American program participants, which led to later getting together on a regular basis to sightsee and to socialize. The provided cell phone helped us all keep in touch. Last but not least, the actual intern placement met all my expectations. Having completed my first year of law (in Canada, law is a post-graduate degree), I was anxious to gain experience working in a law firm and to do it in French (Canada is a bilingual country). All in all, it was a tremendous learning experience for me, living in Paris, immersing myself in the culture, and doing meaningful work in my chosen profession. Thank you Global Experiences.”

Dacy
University of Pennsylvania
Advertising/Marketing/PR
It was a dream waking up each day able to challenge myself in a profession I am passionate about, test my bounds in an exciting new culture, and be able to do it all in a city I love. While developing competitive skills and gaining an unparalleled internship experience, I made enduring memories while on lunch breaks in the Marais, exploring the exhibits at the Pompidou, and taking in the City of Lights aboard a dinner cruise on the Seine.

Hilary
Bob Jones University
Fashion Design
My first day: Walked into work today to a room that was filled with muslin, dress forms, partially finished garments, lace, and black and white pictures of designers and models. The room smells like Madame Isabelle's expensive cigars combined with the very masculine sent of her secretary's cologne. In the corner there is, no lie, a gold skeleton and in the next room a pair of lovebirds that often ride around on Franck Sorbier and Isabelle's heads. I spent the whole day learning tiny stitches that have to be done absolutely perfectly. Isabelle would come by to check every so often, leaning over me with her impressive figure that is always draped in black and her beady eyes squinting from under her blunt, page boy haircut. While I was there, they were doing some castings for the fashion show and every once in a while a model would come in, walk for the designers, have her measurements taken, and leave. I like how our parents and other people always lie to girls and say that people in the fashion magazines don't exist because they are retouched and everything. Well they do exist because I saw three of them: tall, thin, and gorgeous. Practically perfect and completely un-retouched. Anyway, I found out a few things about my designer today. First is that they're a very well-known name in France. Second is that they are one of the best, true haute couture designers in the world. They are the only ones who still do all their sewing the traditional way. Everything is done by hand and even lace is reembroidered in a particular stitch that isn't used by other designers anymore. Pretty cool and I'm interning with them. I'm still trying to figure out how exactly I got into this internship working along side a graduate from Esmod. But I'm not complaining. Madame Isabelle said today that if I keep up with my strong work, I can help her with a sleeve. So I guess that's what I'm looking forward to tomorrow :)

Caroline
University of Montreal
Law/Legal
"One of the best experiences of my life. This summer changed me as a person and as a student. I know what I want to do in my life because I took a chance. Thank you Global Experiences for making this internship happen! :)"

Ghazaleh
University of London
Video Production
Back in October 2010 when I embarked upon my 5 month Film/TV Internship in the heart of Paris, little did I know what lay in store for me; the people I’d meet, the experiences I’d have, the cultural and linguistic integration I’d encounter. Now 5 months on, I can safely say this entire experience has been incredibly mesmerizing and unforgettable; one that I will treasure forever. I have had the opportunity to not only work in film production, behind and in front of the camera, but also in journalism (a sub-divide of the company), translating and writing articles for presentation to France’s mainstream television channels. Everyone has been so welcoming and always at hand when I have needed something. I have walked away from this experience having made lovely friends and great contacts, offering to provide me with any help I may need in the future. Not to mention, I really loved meeting the other Global Experiences interns, who have been so great to me during my time in France. Thank you guys! Thank you Global Experiences for making it all possible.
Check out Ghazaleh's GE blog post!

Rebecca
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Advertising/Marketing/PR
"I would have to say that my experience has definitely changed the way I view the work world and pushed me to really do well in [a] country where I'm using my second language. Everyone was really great and living and working in a completely new atmosphere pushed me to excel in the language and every bit of my life."
Talking Paris
Our Placement Process
We excel at matching each intern with the best employer by learning about you and your expectations of your experience abroad. There is not another group or company that does this as well as Global Experiences.
Finding the career that is right for you is a journey that may last a lifetime. Global Experiences will help you identify your personal and professional interests and skills while affording you an opportunity to apply those in a real world work environment.
Global Experiences does not place you with just any company, but rather walks you through a comprehensive consultation to understand your academic background, learning and career objectives, language proficiency (where relevant), and whether you are interested primarily in the cultural travel experience or the professional development opportunity. Getting to know you and understanding all of these variables helps Global Experiences identify the internship that will best serve your needs and expectations.
We work with thousands of employers worldwide covering a broad range of academic and career fields. Once you inquire with Global Experiences, we learn as much about you and convey the types of placements that are available. We are generally able to let you know in our first contact whether you are a good candidate for our program. As we guarantee our internships, Global Experiences will not accept you into the program unless we are confident about finding a suitable placement.
Once you are accepted into the program and pay your program deposit, Global Experiences will immediately begin formalizing your internship placement. We will work with you to create an effective resume, prepare for an interview, and organize the documentation required to secure your visa. All participants will have access to a portal of pre-departure information that will help prepare you for your Global Experience.
Paris Internships Schedule
The following is a schedule of Dates & Fees for the Paris internships.
Program Name: France: Paris 10 weeks (Summer)
Start Date: 5/19/2013
USD Cost: $7990.00
Program Name: France: Paris 12 weeks
Start Date: 9/1/2013
USD Cost: $8990.00
Program Name: France: Paris 12 weeks
Start Date: 1/12/2014
USD Cost: $8990.00
How to Apply
While career development and true cultural immersion are lifelong endeavors, we make the process of securing an international internship quick and easy. Five simple steps and you will be involved in an unforgettable experience that will truly give you an edge in life.
Program Inquiry
Consultation
Application
Enroll, Prepare and Interview
Start Your Internship with Ongoing Support


