The programs described on this page are samples. We can develop a new custom program on any subject, anywhere in the Western Hemisphere or Europe, including locations in the United States for “study away” programs. We specialize in community-based and culturally-immersive experiences.
France: Socio-Cultural Identities
France: Socio-Cultural Identities
Students will explore Paris's cultural diversity and historical context through immersive experiences with North African, Indian, and Chinese communities, and visits to significant landmarks.
Program Highlights
Iftar meal with a community leader
Puja ceremony
Exploration of Parisian Chinatown
This 7-day program is designed for students to explore Paris’s present-day cultural mosaic while providing a historical background. Students will engage with community leaders from North African, Indian and Chinese communities. They will visit places of worship, dine at an Iftar, and participate in a Tai Chi class. By the end of the week students will experience Paris through the eyes of several of its most influential groups.
Day 1
Arrival to Paris. Walking tour of iconic landmarks. Orientation and welcome dinner.
Day 2
Guided tour of the African quarter. Cooking class with the local community. Iftar with guest speaker on France’s colonial past.
Day 3
Walking tour of Little India. Meeting with indian community leaders. Visit to multiple Hindu Temples. Exchange with the priests at Sri Manicka Vinayakar Alayam Temple.
Day 4
Guided tour of Musée de l’Immigration. Free time to explore.
Day 5
Immersive tour of Chinatown. Tai Chi Chuan class
Day 6
Walking tour of the Latin Quarter. Guided visit to the Great Mosque of Paris. Discussion with an immigrant activist. Free time.
Day 7
Departure.
