Paris: C'est une fête!
Students are regularly invited to take advantage of attractive group-rate tickets reserved by the Coordinator of Student Life for plays concerts (jazz, classical, dance), opera performances, and other events: suggestions are always welcome! Students are also strongly encouraged to get involved in independent co-curricular activities, as this is an excellent way to meet French people who share their interests; they may of course also join in activities organized by and for students of the University of Paris III. In recent years students have participated in chorus singing, bicycle excursions, intramural tennis, theater, ballroom dancing, hiking, ski trips, volunteer work, and church activities, for instance. In recent years students have participated in chorus singing, bicycle excursions, intramural tennis, theater, ballroom dancing, hiking, ski trips, volunteer work, and church activities. Click for examples of the Co-Curricular Activities in Paris. Also see: Libraries, Excursions, Events, and the Cultural Events Calendar that are available in Paris.
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"There isn't just one Paris – Paris has so many different faces!" A student discusses her Sunday ritual of shopping at her neighborhood outdoor market alongside the locals and the excitement of discovering of the unique character and culture of each Parisian arrondissement.
When it's time to enjoy some delicious French cuisine, students should strongly consider eating at one of the many University of Paris cafeterias/restaurants around town. At 4 euros for a three course meal, they can't be beat.
Poitiers: Provincial life with urban appeal
Students have consistently raved about the variety and number of activities available to university students in Poitiers. Whether it's sports, arts, volunteering, joining clubs, or choirs, Poitiers truly is a university town. In the past, School in France students have joined a fencing club, ridden horses in shows and used the rock climbing walls at local gyms. Being the capital city of the Vienne department and Poitou-Charente region means that life in this west-central part of France emanates from Poitiers, its largest city. The student union of the university is extremely active and helpful in making new students feel welcome in their new city. Visit them on line, UP Etudiant.
The Office of International Students in the social sciences welcomes foreign students to the university each semester and helps them navigate their way through French life.
Students in Poitiers have the opportunity to participate in all excursions organized through the School in France's main office in Paris. Each semester, at least one long-weekend trip is organized to a location of historical or architectural significance in France.
Bordeaux
http://www.bordeaux-tourisme.com/fr/decouvrir/environnement_qualite.html
http://www.orange.fr/bin/frame.cgi?u=http%3A//bordeaux.ville.orange.fr/ensemble/reportage.html%3Fbordeaux