Philosophy

The Brown in Paris program philosophy emphasizes the importance of cultural and linguistic immersion combined with guided independence. A pivotal component of this immersion is housing, and students are expected to live in program arranged housing in local residences or foyers around Paris. These residences host a diverse mix of French and international youth (aged 18-25) who are students, interns or young professionals. The residence hall staff regularly organize community activities. Students are encouraged to actively participate and make the most of these opportunities to connect with others and use their French.

General description

These residence halls feature:

• Single rooms or suites
• Private bathrooms or shared bathrooms in suites
• Double badge entry system and on-site staff
• Maintenance and management by an administrative and technical team
• Cafeterias that serve breakfast and dinner, or small kitchenettes for meal preparation, communal kitchens
• Coin or card operated laundry room
• Common spaces

Housing Placement Process

Brown in Paris has a limited number of rooms in each residence, and some are better equipped to meet specific accommodation needs than others. Housing assignments are made based on two factors: the location of the host institution and accommodations approved formally by an office of student accessibility services. This process ensures that every student has appropriate housing.

Location of Housing

All residence halls are within the Paris city limits and are a 20-45 minute ride on public transportation from university buildings and the Brown in Paris office. We encourage students to view Paris as their campus for the semester and can expect to regularly commute to various neighborhoods for classes and activities. The city is small in terms of surface area compared to other large capitals, with an excellent public transit system making it easy to get around.