The American University of Paris - Miscellaneous

Membership Dues

Sara Wynn — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:18:47 +0000

Spring, 2025

Greetings, Cheironian!

For the past few years, the Society has been shifting to payment of dues at the time of the annual Conference. This has proved to be efficient and convenient. As before, dues are $35.00 for members and $10.00 for students. Payment of membership dues enrolls you in the Society. Life members are dues-exempt. Along with dues, Cheiron offers several options for additional contributions to the work of the Society. These are (a) the Al Smith Fund, which supports grad student travel; (b) the Elizabeth Scarborough fund, which supports honoraria for invited speakers; and (c) the as-yet-unnamed fund for the support of the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology at the University of Akron.

Payment for Society dues and contributions (only! Payment for the conference itself goes to a different place and has its own spot on the Registration Form) may be made via PayPal (preferred): the address is cheironsocgmail.com. Along with your contribution, if practicable, note electronically to which fund you wish contributions directed.

Should you wish to pay dues and contributions by check, do so by sending the check along with a note indicating where contributions should be directed to

David Devonis, Treasurer, Cheiron, 22 Beruk Hill Rd., Hinsdale, NH 03451 (USA).

Questions regarding membership may be addressed directly to the Treasurer at devonis1953gmail.com. As always, thanks for your generosity!

Best regards, David Devonis, Treasurer, Cheiron

Zachary Egan ’22

Sara Wynn — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:05:40 +0000

Born in Lithuania and raised in the United States, Zachary Egan ’22 came to �� following a gap year after high school. Initially drawn to Paris for a summer program, he quickly found himself captivated by the city’s history and culture. Given his curiosity and array of interests, from history and art history to politics and geography, he was immediately drawn to the flexible and globally-minded liberal arts education that �� offers. Entering as a history major, he immediately changed majors to ��’s interdisciplinary Bachelor’s in History, Law and Society after meeting with the department’s faculty who recognized his interdisciplinary interests, which allowed him to pursue all the fields that interested him—a choice he believes prepared him well for his current role in the Communications Office at the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris.

During his time at ��, Egan took full advantage of opportunities beyond the classroom, serving as Judiciary Chair to review and amend the University’s constitution from a student perspective, and later becoming Undergraduate Vice President, where he led the Senate, coordinated meetings and facilitated dialogue between students and the administration. He recognizes that these leadership experiences sharpened his organizational and communications skills, which helped him become a better team player in his career in an international organization such as the IEA. “These experiences were fundamental to making me comfortable in leadership roles,” he explains, highlighting his ease with public speaking and addressing all IEA staff, diplomats and ministers etc. “This is so essential to my job now, but it was really Student Senate that empowered me to hone in on those skills,” he adds.

Similarly, the diverse and multicultural student body at �� made for a fantastic learning environment where exchange through discussion, debate and teamwork reigned; and where coursework was bridged directly with the city. “One of my favorite courses at �� was the art history course “The Gothic Cathedral” with Professor Anna Russakoff, which included study trips to Chartres and Rouen,” he recalls. Egan, who spent many hours sitting by Notre-Dame between classes, found that studying in a city so rich with history broadened his analytical perspective, allowing him to approach complex texts and policy issues with a deeper sense of context. He appreciated the close-knit environment of the classrooms and the interactive law courses, including mock trials, which further reinforced his ability to think critically and engage in legal and policy discussions.

As he approached graduation, Egan yet again expanded his interests into the global geopolitics, trade and economics thanks to a course he took with Professor Peter Haegel, Global Political Economy. This, combined with an alumni mentorship at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), helped him secure an internship at the IEA, during the Fall semester of his senior year. The internship soon turned into a full-time position in the Communications Division where he continues to make a name for himself.

Egan joined the organization in 2021, and by 2022, he found himself working at the Agency during a pivotal, and fascinating, moment in history due to the European energy crisis, post-COVID response and other conflicts causing energy market tensions. Working at the IEA has taught him a great deal about the intricate world of energy policy. As he progresses in his career, his understanding of bigger picture has given rise to a sincere desire to make a difference in the field, with a particular focus on access to reliable and affordable energy. “Energy affects every aspect of your life,” he says. “Energy touches everything.”

As he continues to gain professional experience, Egan has also begun a part-time master’s program in Energy Policy at the University of Sussex. His goal is to transition into the role of a policy analyst in order to further research on sustainable and equitable energy solutions. He is also a member of the Secretariat of the European Youth Energy Network, an EU-based, youth led organization dedicated to integrating youth voices into the fair and sustainable energy transition in Europe.

Building on his expert understanding of energy policy today, Egan is now passing on his knowledge to others, in particular when it comes to issues such as the potential role of AI in energy, energy security and clean cooking. He has helped organize high-level events where global energy ministers and leaders convene and he has introduced several student-focused initiatives. At a recent event he organized, 70 students from across France came together to pitch their ideas and workshop them with the IEA expert audience.

Looking back on his own time as a student, Egan sees strong parallels between �� and the IEA, both being highly international environments that foster cross-disciplinary discussions. “At ��, there were people with so many different interests. The IEA is similar,” he says. “�� was definitely the right place for me,” he adds, pointing to his education as the foundation upon which he built a meaningful career.

Even after six years in Paris, he still enjoys walking through the streets, discovering new places and reflecting on his journey. Though, these days, he may also find himself thinking a bit more about the streetlights and how much energy they consume.

�� alum becomes expert in energy policy with IEA

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Embraces Diverse Interests to Design his Path Toward a Career at the International Energy Agency (IEA)

Housing and Disability Accommodations

Sara Wynn — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:24:38 +0000

Students may require specific housing due to disability accommodations. There are two possible avenues for ensuring your housing needs are met.

Housing Medical Exemption

If none of the available housing options within our �� Housing roster fits your disability or medical needs, you can submit a medical exemption. To do so through your �� Status Page:

Select exemption on the “�� Housing/Exemption/Opt Out” form of your �� Status Page. You will then be given access to a Housing Exemption Form.
Complete the “Housing Exemption Form” on your �� Status Page – be sure to select “medical exemption” as the reason for your exemption request.

You will be asked to provide documentation to support your medical exemption request. The document must include all components to be accepted:

Must be issued by a Qualified Licensed Professional (must include licensing number, signature, and contact information)
Must be current: less than 5 years old (documentation must be clearly dated)
- However, this documentation does not need to come from your original diagnosing doctor. This documentation can be issued by any qualified and licensed medical professional.
Digital copies must be in PDF format.
Must clearly specify diagnosis(es), impact in an education setting, and recommendations.

To learn more about documentation requirements, please visit our Accessibility and Accommodations page.

Students who are approved for a medical exemption can receive housing assistance via the housing database.

Accommodations for Housing Placement

The process for requesting disability accommodations for priority housing placement at �� is managed by the Accommodations Coordinator in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) in collaboration with the Housing office.

Students with disabilities may be eligible for accommodations in the university’s housing. Students can request housing accommodations and provide supporting documentation by completing the “Disability Accommodations” form – this form is listed under the “VISA AND HEALTH” tab of the �� Status Page. Please note that, once that form is submitted, students will then need to sign up for �� Housing by completing the following housing forms on their �� Status Page:

The “�� Housing/Exemption/Opt Out” form, indicating they wish to book �� Housing.
The “Indicate Housing Preferences” once it is open, ranking the available options that could suit their needs.

Once your request for housing accommodations has been reviewed, if approved, a review will be conducted with ARC and Housing to determine if those needs can be met within ��’s university housing. If it is determined that the needs cannot be accommodated, students will receive a medical exemption from the housing requirement and assistance in seeking housing that best suits their needs outside of the �� Housing offer.

To be eligible, students must meet the posted deadlines and follow all policies related to the housing selection process. To learn more about documentation requirements, please visit our Accessibility and Accommodations page.

Priority housing for accommodation is issued on a first-come-first- serve basis. The deadline for request priority is outlined in the “Disability Accommodations” form of your �� Status Page. While late requests for accommodations may be submitted, such requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis, and it is less likely that the university will be able to grant them as there will be limited availability following the first round of housing assignments.

The Fabulous Interiors of Sasha Bikoff

Victoria Yates — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:48:24 +0000

Stepping into an interior designed by Sasha Bikoff means entering a sumptuous wonderland bursting with fearless colors, whimsical patterns and elegant couture. Yet beneath the curated antiques and luxury fabrics is Bikoff’s voracious engagement with historical eras, artistic traditions and cultural fluency—all tailored to a myriad of settings and clients.

This signature approach that she calls “unapologetically maximal, imaginatively bold interiors” (Sasha Bikoff Interior Design) is at the heart of Bikoff’s eponymous design firm, and has been showcased in high-profile venues such as Art Basel and the illustrious Kips Bay Decorator Show House, with features in publications including Architectural Digest, Town and Country, New York Post and The New York Times. And she credits a formative study abroad at �� as the foundation of her passion for interior design.

Bikoff’s creative perspective was shaped by a kaleidoscope of early influences. Her mother—a fashionista, Francophile, ballerina and pianist—instilled in her a love for the arts; growing up in New York City with visits to Miami and travels abroad, including numerous trips to Paris, imbued her sensibilities with lush hues and multicultural vibrancy.

As an undergraduate, Bikoff trained in fine arts at George Washington University in Washington, DC, finding inspiration in the city’s museums, architecture and European character. But her studies came to life upon moving to Paris to study abroad for a year and a half at ��. “The gates opened, and what I was learning in the classroom took on this magic because I was living in it.”

Paris was Bikoff’s playground for the convergence of fashion, art and design. Living near the Musée d’Orsay, she walked down Rue de l'Université on her way to school, passing galleries, vintage stores, and antique dealers, and soaking in influences from Monet and Art Deco to 1960s French Space Age. “It was the best time of my life: when I came into myself and found everything that I loved.”

Bikoff brought all these ideas back to her painting and drawing in the studio at ��, where her unique vision emerged, driven by this eclecticism and her knowledge of ceramics and materials. “It gives my work a little bit of edge. It feels collected and layered as opposed to a showroom with a floor plan.” Across her work, she sees herself as a storyteller, with antiques playing an integral role. “They give a home a sense of intellect and worldliness,” she says. “It’s the journey behind the pieces that make a room special—not just how they look.”

After graduation, Bikoff returned to New York, gaining experience in the art business and client relations as a sales assistant at the prestigious Gagosian Gallery. But her creative instincts demanded an outlet, and in 2014, at just 25, she launched her design firm. Her first project was remodeling an apartment in The Dakota, the storied Gothic-style residence on the Upper West Side. As Bikoff says, “the rest was history.”

A pivotal moment for Bikoff came in 2019, when Versace invited her to collaborate, making her the first female American interior designer to work with a major European fashion brand. She designed a collection for the lauded fashion house—a long-standing source of her inspiration— for Milan’s annual Salone del Mobile, the world’s largest furniture trade fair. In its first time opening its doors to the public, Versace exhibited her work at its headquarters, Palazzo Via Gesù. Bikoff’s fantastical collection drew upon Richard Avedon’s iconic image of supermodels in pastel metallic miniskirts and mohair crop tops. She blended Versace’s signature joyful neon with the electric palettes of Miami and other influences, including 18th-century French Rococo and 1970s French Modernism. Bikoff has gone on to partner with museums, restaurants and retail stores worldwide.

These days, Bikoff is writing a book—part coffee table book, and part “how-to.” As a mother of two little boys, she also has her eye on the children’s design market, where she sees an opportunity for more uplifting and creative furniture. She jokes that maintaining a glamorous space with young children is “definitely a challenge….” At the end of the day, she believes “things are meant to be lived in.”

Sasha Bikoff channels a study abroad experience at �� to fuse history, fashion, and art in bold, maximalist interior design.

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A Recipe for Living: Author and Chef Caroline Wright ’05

Victoria Yates — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:24:43 +0000

Caroline Wright has a recipe for everything: soup, cakes, Catalan cuisine, and most of all, resilience. The prolific cookbook author, food writer, and entrepreneur brings a signature blend of drive and creativity to every challenge—including surviving terminal brain cancer while raising two young children. She thrives by serving her family and community with nourishing flavors, imagination, and abundance.

Wright grew up in Chicago and Orlando, in a “food family” of sorts–her mother, a casual dining executive, turned family outings into lessons in hospitality and restaurant experience. Drawn to the arts and theater, Wright initially applied to colleges for acting and English; when these plans didn’t materialize, she was undeterred and looked beyond traditional paths to explore opportunities abroad. “There is always a different way to get from point A to B,” she says.

Having studied some French, Wright found her way to ��, where her inherent independent streak flourished. She recalls “making my way at 18, speaking French, bootstrapping all of it,” while forging international friendships and absorbing the vibrancy of Paris. Walking to school, she often passed through Rue Cler and its bounty of boulangeries, fromageries, and wine and produce shops, deepening her passion for ingredients and cooking.

Wright credits her time at �� and studies in comparative literature and film for burnishing her writing skills, work ethic, and ability to work on deadlines. She decided to combine her capacities with her love of food by becoming a food writer and pursued culinary school, earning a spot at the prestigious La Varenne Cooking School in Burgundy—which admits two students annually—in part from her French language ability.

After graduating in 2005, Wright moved to Birmingham, where she laid the foundation to break into food writing. She interned at Southern Living and Cooking Light, worked in a restaurant, and racked up bylines. It was all preparation for a shot at Everyday Food, Martha Stewart’s sought-after magazine—and it worked. She landed a role in New York City as an assistant food editor and feature writer. When the magazine shuttered two years later, she went on to work in test kitchens and TV production and write for national lifestyle publications, including Bon Appétit, Food and Wine, Food Network, Every Day with Rachael Ray, The Kitchn, and Food52.

Wright and her husband Garth (also an alum) then spent three years in Dallas, where they started a family, before settling in Seattle. In 2017, shortly after the move, their world shattered when Wright received a devastating diagnosis of glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. At 32 years old, doctors gave her a year to live. The hardest part, she says, was telling her one- and four-year-old sons.

Wright’s love for her boys fueled her response–including writing a book to prepare them for the possibility of her death. “I wanted a book that talked about a parent dying. I could not find a children’s book that was not using metaphors or hiding behind something else.” Her impulse became Lasting Love, a poetically illustrated guide for children navigating the experience of an ill loved one. Wright self-funded its first publication on Kickstarter before Penguin Random House picked it up, sparking her children's book career.

Amid aggressive treatments and chemotherapy, Wright devoted herself to healing through writing, baking (now with anti-inflammatory ingredients), and living with intention. “I realized I can't pull the covers over my head. If I had a year to live, did I want my kids to remember me as infirm and weak? Or baking while dancing to music? It was a commitment to living the most positive and joyful life possible in front of my boys.”

In what her doctors describe as a miracle, Wright’s scans became cancer-free. She credits her sons for the transformation. “I really believe they are the reason why I'm still here right now. I couldn't stand the idea of leaving them without a mom.”

With Lasting Love, Wright had written about dying; in a burst of creativity, she started writing about living. Her children’s books, such as 1234 Cake! and B is for Brownies, from the preschool series Little Bakers (Harper Collins), teach counting and letters through baking.

These days, Wright is focused on her soup business, which sprang from the generosity of neighbors who filled a cooler on her porch with jars of soup during her cancer treatment. She chronicled this kindness–and the recipes—in the cookbook Soup Club, and now delivers soup directly to members, reserving a portion for cancer patients in treatment centers. “I experienced the idea I had always written about: that food is love. Through the love I gave and received, I was restored.” Reflecting this community spirit, Soup Club’s sequel, Seconds, was printed by Seattle’s Girlie Press and is available only through Wright’s local bookstore.

Wright is also writing more children’s books and a memoir and embraces every day. “It's been healing to gather people around the most loving and wonderful parts of my cancer. I don’t think about it as a challenge,” she says. Instead, she makes soup, bread, and nine dozen cookies a week, and cherishes that “my kids are growing up in a house that smells like chocolate chip cookies.” She credits both cancer and �� for the autonomy and self-belief that have served her as a writer, business owner, and mother. “I'm grateful for it.”

Caroline Wright, a chef and author, finds opportunities for creativity, nourishing food, and community—even in a cancer diagnosis.

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From Global to Local

Victoria Yates — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:09:02 +0000

Whether in an international newsroom, a refugee camp, or the Massachusetts State Courthouse, “I feel at home anywhere in the world,” says journalist, film producer, and editor Christopher Knapp. Throughout his life and career—and especially during his time at ��—he developed the adaptability and curiosity to connect with people from any background. Now a producer at Hearst Television, he leverages these skills to lead teams in any scenario and tell stories that make an impact.

Knapp grew up in Los Angeles, immersed in the sights, sounds and storytelling possibilities of cinema. When it came time for college, he sought an unconventional path. Accepted to the University of Southern California with a conditional offer to spend his first year at ��, he leaped at the opportunity—and knew immediately he was there to stay. Where better to broaden his horizons than Paris?

Thanks to ��’s richly multicultural environment, Knapp honed the ability to find common ground with anyone, an invaluable skill for his future in journalism. Knapp studied philosophy and French and also had the opportunity to intern at the Cannes Film Festival; beyond the red carpet, he gained insight into the global film and television marketplace and French professional culture.

This foundation prepared him well for his first professional role as a journalist at Euronews in Lyon, a pan-European outlet where he booked guests and collaborated with teams from across the continent, as well as Russia, Turkey and Iran, to produce television stories in multiple languages and perspectives.

World events and a call to global citizenship pulled him into documentary film production. In February 2022, Knapp watched Russia launch its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, first with a sense of hopelessness, before he realized that there was an urgent story to be told. He flew to Poland, where millions of refugees were fleeing and ordinary citizens were stepping up to help. Leading an international team, he directed Last Train to Krakow, a Polish-language film that illuminated the stories of a priest, a hotel owner, a restaurateur, and even an anarchist choir, tracing acts of resilience in the face of war.

Knapp’s next documentary took him to India, and marked his first foray into investigative journalism. His team examined the impact of the massive Chandrapur Super Power Station, a coal-fired plant at the heart of the city that powers Maharashtra, one of India’s largest states, but at a steep environmental and human cost. As videographer and editor for the Hindi-language film Breaking the Toxic Air of Chandrapur, published by The Hindu, India’s second most circulated newspaper, Knapp interviewed farmers, doctors, and plant officials to capture the toll of pollution on public health and daily life, including respiratory illness and climate degradation. (By day, the team filmed; by night, from their base camp—coincidentally set in the middle of the world’s largest tiger reserve—they scouted Bengal tigers.)

Knapp brings all these experiences together in his current role as Senior Special Projects Producer for Hearst Television, where he spearheads true crime documentaries and investigative television specials for his home community of Manchester, New Hampshire. Knapp’s experience working in national and multinational news has led him to value the depth and influence of local reporting. “It’s enriching because you’re going so in-depth and get to know the community. You see the impact of your work.”

His recent projects have had real-world consequences. A newly released documentary investigating the unsolved murders of young women in the 1980s helped revive a case that had long gone cold—leading to the first new development in years when police served a warrant. Another production highlighted the story of Harmony Montgomery, a four-year-old girl murdered by her father, a felon, when the child welfare system awarded him full custody.

For Knapp, this work reinforces the power of journalism to drive change. “As a journalist, you’re a watchdog. We’re shining a light and bringing these cases to the forefront,” he says. “We try to illuminate and educate audiences as to why these things happen…and give answers to families.” To do this, you need adaptability but also something more: “You need to have that fire—the desire to recognize that something is wrong and do something about it.”

Journalist Christopher Knapp ʼ18 drives change through storytelling

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Getting to Paris

Lisa Palazzolo — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:16:38 +0000

Indicating your interest and confirming your participation

If you are interested in the Paris Scholars Program as a pathway to transfer to GW in your sophomore year, please let GW know by April 10, 2025. You can authorize GW to release your application information directly to ��; there is no further application or application fee. The instructions to indicate your interest are located in your GW Declaration of Intent information from GW. Remember this is an indication of your interest and not a binding confirmation of participation in the Paris Scholars Program.

We will send you instructions on how to confirm your participation with �� after you have indicated your interest with GW. The deadline to confirm your participation with �� is May 1, 2025. Although space is limited in the Paris Scholars Program, expressions of interest received after May 1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Once �� receives your information, you will begin receiving pre-arrival information on housing, roommates, confirming your enrollment, life in Paris, payment plans, everything you need to prepare for your study abroad in France.

�� has over 60 years of experience working with the families of students who are coming to live and study in Paris from the US and other countries and will do everything possible to make the process fast, efficient and as comfortable as possible.

Preparing for arrival

Once you confirm your attendance at ��, your admissions counselor will be there to guide and support you through the pre-arrival process. We are accustomed to working with students from around the world and are prepared to support you as you plan your arrival in Paris. The Move-in Date for visiting students is August 22, 2025.

France is one of the most popular destinations in the world for study abroad. �� will provide the documents and explain the process required to obtain your student visa. Citizens of the European Union do not require a visa to study in France at ��.

Please know that federal regulations prohibit �� from administering US federal loans (Subsidized/Unsubsidized or PLUS loans) for any student using this program during the time spent at ��. This will NOT affect any loan eligibility in the future at GW, primarily because of its US location. We have verified this with The Foreign Schools Team with the Department of Education. US citizens and permanent residents who qualify may still apply for a private Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan for all legitimate educational and living expenses.

A Note for Families

We realize that the thought of sending your child to live and study in a foreign city can be daunting, but we’d like to reassure you that �� offers support services to make the transition as smooth as possible. From academic advising to guidance counseling, tutoring and health services, your students will have access to a number of resources.

At ��, we understand family members are an essential part of their student's journey, even after they have ventured far from home. As your on-campus partner, our Parent and Family Relations Office serves as your connection to our campus in the 7th arrondissement. We foster this partnership through a variety of communications and international events and always look forward to welcoming you to our little corner of Paris.

We also welcome parents and families of incoming students to discover the University and campus life through �� Family Orientation. Through a series of virtual and in-person events, our faculty and staff will guide you through important topics and welcome you into our global community.

Preparing for GW

Lisa Palazzolo — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:12:45 +0000

Preparing for GW while in Paris

During your year at �� will choose courses across a wide range of subjects. Your �� courses fulfill GW general education requirements and will transfer when you continue at GW for the start of your sophomore year. For example, taking four 4-credit courses each semester at �� you will earn 32 transferrable semester credits that convey to GW. Below you will find more specific details on GW transfer recommendations and examples of �� courses you may choose.

Your First Year Curriculum

You will enroll in four 4-credit courses in each of both semesters during your first year at ��, earning 32 semester credits. GW endorses the �� courses you will be offered, so you are assured that your �� credits will transfer and fulfill equivalent coursework in the GW General Education Curriculum or GW elective credit.

�� offers a large selection of courses that will fulfill GW transfer recommendations. In the Paris Scholars Program you may choose the unique opportunity to explore several courses that incorporate Paris, France or Europe into the curriculum across a wide range of disciplines: history, political science, business, art history, and social sciences for example. And of course you may choose to build French language skills, or choose among several other languages offered at ��.

Paris Scholar Program students will pre-register for courses online during the summer and prior to arrival. �� will contact you about this process in May or June.

Transfering to GW

Following your year at �� in the Paris Scholars Program, GW will automatically admit students who meet the following conditions:

Completion of 32 transferable semester units in the program.
A first-year cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, with no individual grade below C.
Completion of at least two �� courses fulfilling GW’s general education requirements.

Your advisor at registration in the Paris Scholars Program will ensure that you have access to sufficient courses to exceed this requirement.

Your �� academic advisor will be familiar with the conditions of your intended transfer to GW through the Paris Scholars Program.

Live like a Parisian

Lisa Palazzolo — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:07:10 +0000

Why study in Paris?

Paris is a global center for innovation and creativity. From literature and philosophy to business, fashion, music, and the performing arts, Paris is where people come to shine. At ��, you’ll be exposed to a wide variety of experiences and perspectives in a cosmopolitan capital of business and culture.

Our centrally-located campus in 7th arrondissement gives you easy access to some of the city’s most famous cultural sites—including the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Palais and the Musée d’Orsay. As you walk between our seven modern buildings, you’ll be immersed in a vibrant Parisian neighborhood full of culture, shops and cafés.

�� Housing

�� housing options are fully furnished and located in safe neighborhoods with an easy commute to the University. These options have been vetted and visited by members of our housing team, whose main priority is the comfort and safety of students. We know that housing is an important aspect of the �� experience, and for that reason, our housing options are designed to serve as a safe and supportive living community for our students as they transition to Paris and ��.

We offer two types of residences for incoming students: �� Residences are managed by the University, house only �� students and include one or two Resident Advisors. Partner Residences are apartment-hotels and French student residences that have partnered with the Housing Office to offer quality housing to our students and include Residence Representatives selected among the residents to help foster community.

Our housing offering usually includes single apartments or studios, twin studios, and single and shared rooms in co-living apartments. No two Parisians experience their city the same way, so we’ve made sure each of our housing options highlights a unique aspect of life in this beautiful city.

Each spring, �� releases detailed and specific residence hall information to all admitted students to review before the enrollment deadline. This year, the housing offer for Fall 2025 will be published on April 23. You will be invited to attend an online housing information session on April 24.

Why spend your first year abroad?

Lisa Palazzolo — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:04:18 +0000

Benefits of spending your first year abroad

Spending your first year abroad at �� is a transformative experience that will set you up for future success. You’ll gain independence, develop problem-solving skills, and learn how to adapt to new situations. Not only are these skills that will help you as you advance in your university career, but they are skills that can set you apart when you start applying for internships.

Studying at �� also give you the option to take GW pre-approved classes in an international setting, allowing you to study these topics with an added global perspective you might not be able to get anywhere else. Studying abroad early also gives you the opportunity to plan additional study abroad options in later semesters or give you more time to do internships before you graduate.

A challenging pathway

Starting your university career is a huge transition–it will likely be your first time living away from home, and the first time you are responsible for your own schedule. This can be tough regardless of where you choose to attend, but it’s important to acknowledge that starting abroad comes with its own set of challenges.

You will find yourself in a different country and cultural context as well as a different learning environment, where expectations in and around the classroom call for quick thinking and flexibility. This requires a certain level of maturity, confidence and independent thinking that might not suit all students, but if you do have these qualities, you can expect to thrive at ��. It is a wonderful opportunity to grow intellectually, personally and in a way that will enhance both your future studies at GW and the rest of your life.

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