At the heart of the Rutgers program lies an emphasis on the connection between the contemporary cultural life in France and the intellectual content of the courses. Generally, active involvement in Parisian cultural life will be encouraged by all available means. Finally, a four-day Bastille Day recess allows students to schedule independent activities from July 12 through July 15. Living Arrangements One of the highlights of the Rutgers Summer Program in Paris is that students reside with French hosts. All hosts are selected with the utmost care, and all are located in the best neighborhoods of Paris.
Most hosts allow the use of their kitchen for other meals.
In addition, students will be provided with a list of Restaurants Universitaires where meals can be obtained by students at a very low cost. Rutgers provides each student with a Carte Orange that allows for free bus and subway transportation in Paris for the duration of the program. These arrangements offer students the opportunity to experience France and Paris in an individual and uniquely authentic fashion. Group bus travel, to and from the airport, at the beginning and end of the program, is included in the program fee. Students may arrange air travel independently if they wish.