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Paris Academics

Seize the chance to study in one of the world's fashion capitals and stay in its historic Latin Quarter. You’ll learn to appreciate where fashion came from and learn about cutting-edge future trends as you earn valuable Kent State credits at the Paris American Academy (PAA). 

This program’s field trips, workshops, lectures and activities have been designed to expand your understanding of fashion. You’ll study with masters of couture fashion techniques and European luxury business and will even get a chance to attend and assist backstage at Paris Fashion Week shows.

PROGRAM DATES

Fall:

August 29 – December 18, 2023

Spring: 

January 10 – May 11, 2024

More Information About Paris from the Office of Globe Education

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Course Offerings

Course offerings are subject to change and may vary by semester. Read on for more information about specific academic programs. 

Fashion

Student will have the opportunity to focus on one of two speciliazations: Design Process or Fashion Merchandising & Communication. The courses will be tailored to the student's specializations along with shared coursework in core areas. Student can select from two sessions, June or July.

Fashion Merchandising & Communication Specialization:

  • FDM 35689 European Fashion Marketing (3 credit hours)
  • FDM 35789 European Fashion Marketing Seminar (3 credit hours)

Fashion Design Specialization:

  • FDM 35889 European Fashion Design (3 credit hours)
  • FDM 35989 European Fashion Design Seminar (3 credit hours)

*Academic credit will be awarded by Kent State University. If you are not a Kent State student, the credits can be easily transferred.

Interior Design

Students will have the opportunity to gain a strong foundation in design techniques, participate in an intensive design studio and culminate with a final presentation of their summer work. The courses will have a practical and hands-on approach with visits to Parisian architectural sites, furniture and fabric stores. This workshop will be during the month of July.

*Academic credit will be awarded by Paris American Academy. Be sure to check with your academic advisor to discuss which courses best fit your program requirements and how the classes will transfer back to Kent State University. If you are not a Kent State student, the credits can be easily transferred.

Creative Writing

Students will have the opportunity to be taught by four renowned professional writers during the month of July. Ther first two weeks are focused on Fiction, Poetry, Travel Writing, Memoir, Personal Essay, Journal Writing, Plays and Screenplays, and Presentations and Performance. The second half of the month is centered around the writing workshop, where students have the opportunity to share and revise their own work with feedback from their parents and teachers. Students will also have the opportunity to attend literary panel presentations and give readings in Parisian venues. 

*Academic credit will be awarded by Paris American Academy. Be sure to check with your academic advisor to discuss which courses best fit your program requirements and how the classes will transfer back to Kent State University. If you are not a Kent State student, the credits can be easily transferred.

Fine Arts

Students will have the opportunity to participate in an intensive drawing and paiting studio during the month of July. Class time is split between visits to art museums and exhibitions throughout the Paris region, as well as studio time for students to develop their own projects. 

*Academic credit will be awarded by Paris American Academy. Be sure to check with your academic advisor to discuss which courses best fit your program requirements and how the classes will transfer back to Kent State University. If you are not a Kent State student, the credits can be easily transferred.

Program Costs

Paris Study Away Costs

2024-25  Paris Cost Comparison-
Semester Programs

Semester program-Fall/Spring 

Paris American Academy Semester Costs

Kent State "KENT" Campus
Semester In-State/Out-of-State 

Important Notes

Costs applied to your Student Account 

Housing/tuition/food estimated. Check out your cohort price  at www.kent.edu/tuition 

Paris American Academy Tuition 

$8,350

$6,337/ $11,072

Based on full-time enrollment
in-state vs. out-of-state

Housing
(Kent housing based on double room)

$4,900

$3,970

Based on shared apartment per semester

Study Tour trips 

$2,500

N/A

Estimated 

Airfare/Group Travel 

$1,500

N/A

Group flight option requires a minimum 10 students' participation

International Health Insurance 

$270

N/A

Required for all study-away students 

Office of Global Education Program fee 

$250

N/A

 Required for all study away students

Out of pocket expenses 

Office of Global Education Application fee 

$60

N/A

Paid directly to The Office of Global Education 

Airfare/Non Group Travel 

$2,000 

N/A

Estimated 

Food (Kent price based on Blue Plan)

$2,000

$2,550

No meal plans available/Estimated 

Passport 

$165

N/A

Based on first-time application/Renewal cost is different 

Student Visa

IN PERSON at one of 8 locations-

NOT IN OHIO-Plan for additional travel costs and time.

$350

N/A

Estimated

Travel to VFS Center for Visa

$500

N/A

Estimated

Metro Card 

$5-plus cost of days chosen 

$5-plus cost of days chosen 

The metro card can be purchased at PAA-then it will be loaded by the amount chosen by the student -this can be done in the Metro app 

Books/Supplies 

$100

$600 

Estimated(Sewing materials are usually this price/FM is lower) 

Living/personal expenses 

$1,500 

$1,078 

Estimated 

Local Commuting/Transit

$1,000

$1,288 / $1,673
(on campus/ off campus)

Estimated

Total Semester Cost

$25,450

$15,823 / $20,943

Scholarships and financial can be applied to Student account costs

All prices are estimates and subject to change per semester. 

 

PARIS KENT STATE PROGRAM COSTS-
SUMMER 4 WEEK PROGRAM COSTS 

Summer program-4 Weeks(June and July Session) 

Paris American Academy Summer Costs

Kent State "KENT" Campus Costs-SUMMER

Important Notes

Costs applied to your Student Account 

Housing/tuition/food estimated. Check out your cohort price  at www.kent.edu/tuition 

Paris American Academy Tution 

Kent State Tuition 

$3,454.20/$5,823

Kent State Tuition 

Based on 6 credit hours/Study tour expense included/Check out your cohort price at www.kent.edu/tuition

Housing (Kent housing based on off-campus costs)  

$3,000

$1,000

Price is for a shared apartment-Rates varies based upon current exchange rate

International Health Insurance 

$100

N/A 

Required for all study-away students 

Out-of-pocket expenses 

School of Fashion Program fee 

$1,500

N/A

Deposit-Summer - February 1

Office of Global Application Fee 

$60

N/A

Paid directly to The Office of Global Education 

Airfare 

$1,800

N/A

Estimated 

Food 

$2,000

$900

No meal plans available/Estimated 

Passport 

$165

N/A

The first time/renewal is different 

Metro Card/Local Commuting/Transit 

$500

$215/$550

The metro card can be purchased at PAA-then it will be loaded by the amount chosen by the student -this can be done in the Metro app 

Visa 

$0.00 

N/A

Not required for US passport holders 

Books/Supplies 

$100

$450

Estimated(Sewing materials are usually this price/FM is lower) 

PAA optional field trips 

$150

N/A

Optional opt-in paid directly to PAA/ Estimated 

Paris American Academy Arts fee 

$100 

N/A

Paid directly to Paris American Academy/Estimated 

Living/personal expenses 

$1,000 

$360

Estimated 

Total Summer Cost

$10,475

$6,379.20/$9,083

Scholarships and financial can be applied to Student account costs

All prices are estimates and subject to change per semester. Varies per exchange rate.

For more information on Kent State University's Cost of Attendance www.kent.edu/financialaid/tuition-and-other-costs

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