Paris (population 2.15 million )is draped in history, tradition, culture, and glamour, not to mention academia. The Seine River, which bisects the city into its north (Right Bank or “Rive Droite”) and south (Left Bank or “Rive Gauche”) areas, has long been a source of the city’s economic, political, and artistic notoriety. The two banks of the Seine each have distinct personalities- the spacious boulevards and formal buildings of the Right Bank and the cultural and intellectual reputation of the Left Bank- which contribute to the diversity of this magnificent city. In between classes at the Catholic University of Paris or the Sorbonne, students frequently visit the local ISA office to check e-mail, receive tutoring, find out about upcoming local events and ISA group excursions, or simply to chat with the staff, fellow students, and practice French. ISA alumni consistently highlight the ISA staff and organization as being one of the best assets to the program, contributing to an unforgettable study abroad experience.

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