It is real !! Make your dream come true ;) I'm Parisian and I've always dreamt about studying in Brazil.. Now I'm commenting this video from Sao Paulo ! Just earn some money, and go visit Europe ! Studying abroad will bring you a lot in all domains.
This video made me cry. I got to study abroad in Lyon for 4 months and I miss it everyday! Everything you all said is what I used to do. I miss walking by the river and taking the tram to school at 730AM. I miss it all!
Yesss i loved Cafe Craft!! Also, for anyone else looking for other cute coffee shops to study in Paris where working is welcomed, I highly recommend Cafe Coutume, the Anti-Cafe (you have to pay for this one), Baguett's Cafe, and La Cafeotheque! There are a multitude of adorable (cough cough aka hipster) cafe buttttt those have the most study-friendly environment!
Damon and Jo you guys gave me the push to study abroad in Paris! I am currently here!! My advice would be if your study abroad program can get you into CROUS housing do it! I pay 300 for my own apartment with everything! Also, if you want to meet more people go to french and english speed dating (its more like speed talking) lol you spend 5 min speaking in English and 5 min in French with Parisians :)
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+joannajg13 Nice! It seems really fun to go to these speed datings. Where do we find it?
Hey, but unfortunately I have heard that not everyone gets to live there...they usually give priority to scholarship students. But I don't know really, what do you think?
I'm not really sure but I know CROUS and Cite Universitaire have spots open for people that come through my study abroad program so maybe that's why I was able to get in?
Alana Vargas Magalhães There are facebook events for it :) There is also a website where they post when the next event is going to be. I usually just look at facebook events though.
i love y'all so much, y'all have actually got me into languages now so im taking a french course and use duolingo for forty minutes each day. i plan on going to france for a month by the end of my school term as well. if anyone has any tips for me for what else i could be doing to learn french i would appreciate it!
Pen pals! That sounds so lame but making friends in other countries is so important and can help w/ slang and casual conversational skills! See if u can get someone you can text and call (or skype/ft w) versus write snail mail to to make communication quicker.
The best way to learn a language is to read books in that language. At first it will be very difficult and you're gonna spend a lot of time searching words on the dictionary, but it's very efficient. ( maybe start with books for children or teenagers )
Hi there :) I've been studying in Paris for almost two years now (started at a Business School and now I'm at Panthéon-Sorbonne and I just love it here. I also live in à chambre de bonne but I have a bathroom with a toilet and shower (I pay 450€ but it's way more worth it than having to share à bathroom). You guys forgot to mention that students can get financial help from the state (APL- CAF) and it really helps a lot (I get 210€). You can also work here without needing a visa for 21h max per week if you're not European (I have two citizenships one of them being an European one). You can try to find à job in fast food chains, cafés, restaurants or even stores but do that before la rentrée or else there'll be too many people looking for a job too! I don't go out that much (drinks are expensive as hell) but you can always find cheap bars in Mouffetard, saint Michel, bastille, oberkampf etc (or just bye alcohol and drink by the river like a lot of people do; the police won't do anything). If anyone has à question feel free to ask. Oh and if you come here expecting to work or study in à public uni you HAVE to have a décent level of French or else you will hardly find a job that is not babysitting (still gotta have expérience for that) and you'll probably fail uni. And Damon, the area around the Eiffel tower is so expensive and there's nothing there, just bobos (no cool bars, etc), just tourists and roumaines x)
Leopoldo Ferrari Hi ! I'm going to be studying in Paris for 6 months starting this October. I've been trying to look for accommodation sites but don't know which ones legit and I'll have to sort everything from here first before I'm able to get a visa. Could you tell me if you found this rental from some website or recommend some? I would loveeee it if I got a place of my own for 450 cuz I can't find anyyyy decent ones below 800. Thank you xx
Hey! I am about to study in Paris for Erasmus+ mobility and i am looking for accomodation. I think the option of chambre de bonne seems ok, but i am looking on Google and I can't find any legit pages. Could you please tell me where did you find yours? Thanks a lottt!!
I live in Paris and i'm french and this is so fun to watch your video because it's actually so accurate, Gibert Joseph is my favorite store ever I buy all my books there :) coffees in brasseries and cafes are disgusting everyone complain about it (we also complain about the metro, strikes, cars and tourists), and ALSO make sure to always order "une carafe d'eau" and not a bottle because they will make you pay 4€ for water ... And if you are here during the summer, grab a bottle of wine and some snacks and go sit by the Seine, my favorite spot is on L'Ile saint Louis it's so beautiful there !
French student card also gives you discount in fast foods (McDo and Quick mostly), like a second burger free or cheaper or a free dessert with the menu
Currently studying in Lille! I started watching your videos before I committed to studying abroad. You guys inspired me into practicing the language and researching affordable options. Although upon arrival I was nowhere near fluent I know that with some effort I will improve. Thanks for the inspiration!! (:
Hi! This may come across a tiny bit weird given I'm replying to your comment three years after it had been posted, but would you please like to tell me more about it? I'm currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Journalism, from India. I've looked at Science Po and all the courses, scholarships, and everything else that they offer, and it sounds like a good option for me to pursue my Masters from there. Would you please tell me about your experience there? It'd be incredibly helpful and kind of you. Thank you so much. Salut!
@@theradbong Hey! I actually did end up going. SciencesPo is extremely prestigious in France, more than I realized before I went. The faculty is respected, the students are serious and international, and it offers a lot of "extras" (for example, respected guest speakers and conferences). It's probably a great option especially for those interested in politics / global issues-- although it's a lot more expensive than other French schools. I think this is because you can complete so many courses in English. But I completely loved living in Paris, and I ended up meeting my wife there too. I lived there on and off for a while and I'm moving back in a few months for my wife to do her masters at the Sorbonne. My one regret was taking all my courses in French, I honestly wasn't ready and found it a bit overwhelming. I was only 19yo at the time, so I was easily intimidated by the French kids haha. It's a great school if you're a serious student, but for sure the best thing about SciencesPo is Paris. And for that reason I would do it all over again!
This all sounds so wonderful. I'm really interested to know more about if you're comfortable in discussing it with me! Please do drop your email address (or, social media, whichever is fine!) and it would be really helpful. Presently I'm 19, and I'm just jotting down all the details I could gather about my prospective university, and your experiences would be real eye opener for me! Thank you so much for your time. My email id is radhikawgs@gmail.com ! I'll be looking forward to hearing from you.
@@KatelynMMM hi!! im also very interesting in knowing more. my email is katianagabriellek@Gmail.com please email me hehe I want to study in Paris so badly
You guys are amazing, I was born here but raised bilingual, it's great to hear about places to meet people here, I find it really hard even after 18 years, especially non-french people. Do you guys know about Hubsy? It's my favourite coworking cafe here. Le poutch is also cool. There's also honor which is a pop-up cafe, not coworking, but the people who run it are really cool, and they tell you where the coffee/tea/chai etc that you're drinking is from. Also, a new place called le peloton run by an American and a New-Zealander which is super cool as well.
i watched youse agesss ago and forgot and now that im learning french im watching all of ur videos again. I want a friendship like urs where we could go travelling
About the librarie, there are a lot of student libraries in paris you just need your student card (Any university has one). Or you also have the "bibliotheque francois miterand/Bibliotheque nationale de france", for 20euros/year you have an unlimited access.
Wow, all of these are legit. Also wanted to compliment you guys on articulation. You're well spoken and great at speaking (I'm sure you're great at public speaking as well).
stumbled across your videos are you guys are like the coolest people ever! I'm a french major and love learning about the culture and the language, keep making great videos guys! vive la france
I have written some blogs about Paris since I studied there last year, it would mean the world if you would read them!!! :) If you have questions or whatsoever don't hesitate to contact me :) www.almalimon.com/blog
It depends on what you're planning on studying. Obviously, lectures would all be in French, except if you're studying English literature and other English related subjects. Also, you have to know French people are not good with English (we're better at latin languages). BUT, in our educational system, children (most of them) are obliged to learn English as their first foreign language and they start when they're around 7-10 years old. If you don't understand them, young people should be able to help you and translate. Especially at university, it's rare to find someone who does not know enough about English in case you need it. Don't worry too much, most of our foreign students deal with the language barrier. Though, as a fellow Frenchie noticed, there are other great universities in other cities in France which are less selective and cheaper (though, we need to talk about the fact that studying in France is almost free compared to the tuition fees you can find in the UK or the US). One good thing (not perfect of course, there are flaws in the system but still) about that country : we believe worthy knowledge should be accessible to any kind of social background. The problem is not the university... it's Paris! Paris is unfair to students at a point that it sometimes becomes scandalous to live in this city. Rents are no joke and if you want a decent room (because "chambres de bonne" are most of the time not decent at all), it's not going to be easy. Cities like Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes or Lille (very good places to study, nice atmosphere, etc.) will be cheaper. But if it is Paris you want, then Paris you'll have. We're nice (actually, parisians have a bad reputation but they're not all grumpy and cold, luckily) and Paris is a great city after all. I don't think language would be the problem. You better worry about the money.
What I'm curious to know if it was hard for you guys to adapt to the course instructions since they are given in French. That's my biggest fear right now...
I went to Long Beach too! And studied in Paris for a semester a few years ago! It was the hardest thing I've ever done but also the absolute best experience I ever had!
+Hacoobai cool small world, my sister currently goes to Cal State LB. I went to LB City College for like 3 years then dropped lol. Have fun with your travels and semester mate !
SOOO USEFUL. I still have like, 4 years before I will get to study in Paris, but still (I'm totally not already planning it in my head...). Thanks guys! x
+somethingellie Absolutely agree with you :) There are so, so, so SO MANY awesome places in France across the whole territory, it's such a shame that everything's always about Paris :(
This is amazing. I'm a third year business student from Austin, Texas now studying in Paris for the semester and y'all have shared so many tips that I'll definitely be using! Didn't know so many of these so thanks so much!
Thank y'all so much for inspiring a little Texas girl like me to actually go out and explore. I'm learning French in school right now, hoping to become fluent and go to France for my senior trip!
I'm actually moving to France with my family by the end of this year, we'll be living 2 hours away from Paris by train I'm really excited about moving !
DamonAndJo are you guys ever planning on coming to Belgrade, Serbia? Because meeting you guys would be a true delight. I just absolutely love your videos. It makes me want to travel around the world. The only time I went abroad, that I remember, was when I want to Italy on a school trip, but it was only for five days.
Can you do a "10 New York tips" please? because that would be soo helpful. I'm French and I'd like to go studying in New York... I love what you're doing guys! Love you
You have no idea how much this helps! I'll be studying in France next year, so any other tips you may have, please share! Thank you so much! Love your videos. Love from Uruguay
Paris is great, but other cities in France are excellent too! Don't forget to take a look at all the other universities in smaller cities/town all over the country where the prices are lower and the schools smaller (you will be less anonymous than in big universities)! ;-)
Mel Ordonez I think it depends on 3 criterias : your budget, the environment and your field of study. Angers is much smaller than Lyon: It's the 19th largest city in the country whereas Lyon is the 3rd largest city. Rentals and prices in general are probably cheaper in Angers but Lyon is probably more dynamic. The University of Lyon is much bigger and has many more students than the University of Angers: maybe you'd rather study in a big/small university? In order to have an idea of the environment of the two universities, you can take a look here for Angers: www.univ-angers.fr/en/international/international-students-exchange-programme.html and also here for Lyon: lyon-university.org/ . If you feel confortable with the French language you can read their websites. You can also take a look at their dedicated articles on Wikipedia (I recommand the pages in French language because those written in English have very few information). Some universities have specific poles of excellence in some fields of study. Depending on what you study you can decide which one fits your expectations the best. Besides, some universities propose more courses in English than others. As I'm not a specialist in all French universities (mine is the University of Poitiers), I don't know this kind of information. So don't hesitate to take a look at the programs they propose in your field of study. Maybe your current university can also give you some advice. To conclude, I really don't know which one of the two universities I would recommend. It highly depends on the three criterias I mentionned above, they are the most important to take your decision: your budget, the environment of the city and university, and what you have decided to study. But at least I can tell you that, whatever your choice is, both universities are modern and recognized as excellent universities, both have varied programs and put much emphasis on welcoming international students. So don't worry to much and take your time to make your choice... ;-)
Ahhh this video is incredible. I've watched it about four times. I'm going to Paris in October and I'm so excited to use my French and visit a place on my bucket list. I am coming back to study in Paris in a years time!
Hey, Damon and Joe! I've been watching your vids for like a month now, and seeing you guys travel and living the dream inspired me to live mine! In only 17 days, I'll be on a plane to spend five months studying in Paris, something I never thought I'd be able to do! Thanks for all the tips and tricks, you guys rock!!!
I was waiting the right moment to comment on this video...I just got admitted to Sciences Po this year (which I may (i hope not) defer, due to coronavirus!!!!) and I am in serious need of Live-in-Paris-guidance!! You both are so inspirational ❤️
This arrived at such a good time ! I plan on studying in Paris this June, and I'm most nervous about my French. Its a home-stay program so I'll have that 'forced to learn' approach, but I'm still quite nervous ! Mon petit-ami habite en France so hopefully he'll come see me
Y'all just made me so excited to study abroad in Paris even though I'm already out of school and not going to Paris anytime soon! Lol I love your videos! They're so informative and cool at the same time! 💕✌ from Texas :)
Thanks a bunch. This video gave me a better view of my options and opportunities as a student. I'm considering studying at ABS Paris for the fall 19 semester so I'm looking for student insight life in Paris.
Just found your vids and I love them! They are so fun to watch. Just subscribed! I'm actually learning French and planning to study in Paris these are so informative
Currently studying abroad in Paris! You should definitely make a video on the do's and don'ts of being an American in France (like French culture info)
Lara Deros Haha. That's so true. I have a friend in Berlin and I'm always telling him how lucky he is but doesn't know it. I believe the American dream can be achieved anywhere.
i'm applying to a university in france next year; the program is very competitive however so fingers crossed! hopefully i can then put your tips to good use! je vous adore
I want to study in Paris so badly but my university isn't affiliated with any French universities that offer my program (Anthropology). It's so frustrating! I am planning to visit this summer though and hopefully move there for a bit after I get my degree. Love your videos. You guys have inspired me to pick up French again and learn Italian this year, thank you!
This video was so helpful! I leave in 3 weeks to study in Paris for a semester (at Paris 7 as well!!) and i'm super excited (and slightly under-prepared lol)
I seriously hope that you're still in Paris! je voudrais tellement vous rencontrer parce que je vous adore, je suis tous vos voyages et j'aimerai beaucoup vous faire découvrir mes petits coins de Paris!
Yessss~ I remember when you guys had about 15k followers, now look at you. I hope to travel to Paris and work as an au pair as soon as I graduate. Keep the french videos coming! Bisous
Omgggg this was so helpful!!! I was wanting to work in Paris and my study abroad program said we could but you guys answered my question. Thank you so much ❤️
oh my goodness its like my dream to study abroad in paris and this makes it seem so real
It is real !! Make your dream come true ;) I'm Parisian and I've always dreamt about studying in Brazil.. Now I'm commenting this video from Sao Paulo ! Just earn some money, and go visit Europe ! Studying abroad will bring you a lot in all domains.
Evie Masters same!😉🎉
Have you? Because i wnat to as well! I just dont know how
We can make this dream come true girl
I study in Paris it's boring as fuck.
This video made me cry. I got to study abroad in Lyon for 4 months and I miss it everyday! Everything you all said is what I used to do. I miss walking by the river and taking the tram to school at 730AM. I miss it all!
Can I ask what program you used? I'm going for the same experience but can't find any for highschool .
what program did you go through ?
Wow sounds fun
i was to study abroad sooo bad!!
Yesss i loved Cafe Craft!! Also, for anyone else looking for other cute coffee shops to study in Paris where working is welcomed, I highly recommend Cafe Coutume, the Anti-Cafe (you have to pay for this one), Baguett's Cafe, and La Cafeotheque! There are a multitude of adorable (cough cough aka hipster) cafe buttttt those have the most study-friendly environment!
HI ELENA I LOVE UR CHANNEL HAHA
The synergy between you two is fucking impeccable.
Totally agree!
This aged like milk
Damon and Jo you guys gave me the push to study abroad in Paris! I am currently here!! My advice would be if your study abroad program can get you into CROUS housing do it! I pay 300 for my own apartment with everything! Also, if you want to meet more people go to french and english speed dating (its more like speed talking) lol you spend 5 min speaking in English and 5 min in French with Parisians :)
+joannajg13 Nice! It seems really fun to go to these speed datings. Where do we find it?
Hey, but unfortunately I have heard that not everyone gets to live there...they usually give priority to scholarship students. But I don't know really, what do you think?
+Cesar Lerma
I'm not really sure but I know CROUS and Cite Universitaire have spots open for people that come through my study abroad program so maybe that's why I was able to get in?
Alana Vargas Magalhães There are facebook events for it :) There is also a website where they post when the next event is going to be. I usually just look at facebook events though.
i love y'all so much, y'all have actually got me into languages now so im taking a french course and use duolingo for forty minutes each day. i plan on going to france for a month by the end of my school term as well. if anyone has any tips for me for what else i could be doing to learn french i would appreciate it!
Pen pals! That sounds so lame but making friends in other countries is so important and can help w/ slang and casual conversational skills! See if u can get someone you can text and call (or skype/ft w) versus write snail mail to to make communication quicker.
The best way to learn a language is to read books in that language. At first it will be very difficult and you're gonna spend a lot of time searching words on the dictionary, but it's very efficient. ( maybe start with books for children or teenagers )
+Ada banana. hi, maybe you could check out my channel, im fun sometimes and i just upload a video "the OMEGLE dictionary: sex"
I tried to use duolingo (spanish) for 40 min a day but for me it gets so boring! Don't you have that too?
french is so easy to who speak portuguese ;)
I studied for a year in Denmark! Best year of my life!
Any thoughts on Viborg?
You 2 deserve so many more subscribers
Hi there :) I've been studying in Paris for almost two years now (started at a Business School and now I'm at Panthéon-Sorbonne and I just love it here. I also live in à chambre de bonne but I have a bathroom with a toilet and shower (I pay 450€ but it's way more worth it than having to share à bathroom). You guys forgot to mention that students can get financial help from the state (APL- CAF) and it really helps a lot (I get 210€). You can also work here without needing a visa for 21h max per week if you're not European (I have two citizenships one of them being an European one). You can try to find à job in fast food chains, cafés, restaurants or even stores but do that before la rentrée or else there'll be too many people looking for a job too! I don't go out that much (drinks are expensive as hell) but you can always find cheap bars in Mouffetard, saint Michel, bastille, oberkampf etc (or just bye alcohol and drink by the river like a lot of people do; the police won't do anything). If anyone has à question feel free to ask. Oh and if you come here expecting to work or study in à public uni you HAVE to have a décent level of French or else you will hardly find a job that is not babysitting (still gotta have expérience for that) and you'll probably fail uni. And Damon, the area around the Eiffel tower is so expensive and there's nothing there, just bobos (no cool bars, etc), just tourists and roumaines x)
Leopoldo Ferrari Hi ! I'm going to be studying in Paris for 6 months starting this October. I've been trying to look for accommodation sites but don't know which ones legit and I'll have to sort everything from here first before I'm able to get a visa. Could you tell me if you found this rental from some website or recommend some? I would loveeee it if I got a place of my own for 450 cuz I can't find anyyyy decent ones below 800. Thank you xx
Hey! I am about to study in Paris for Erasmus+ mobility and i am looking for accomodation. I think the option of chambre de bonne seems ok, but i am looking on Google and I can't find any legit pages. Could you please tell me where did you find yours? Thanks a lottt!!
@@lydialefkopoulou4567 Hi, I will also start my Erasmus mobility next semester. Did you manage to find any sites with reasonable housing?
Hey! Which business school were you in before sorbonne?
I can attain a decent level of French like B1 before coming but I can’t take a course in French.. are there Undergraduate courses in English?
Ahhhh so helpful, I don't know any of this stuff but I want to study abroad soooo badly! Merci pour cette video! :P
I live in Paris and i'm french and this is so fun to watch your video because it's actually so accurate, Gibert Joseph is my favorite store ever I buy all my books there :) coffees in brasseries and cafes are disgusting everyone complain about it (we also complain about the metro, strikes, cars and tourists), and ALSO make sure to always order "une carafe d'eau" and not a bottle because they will make you pay 4€ for water ... And if you are here during the summer, grab a bottle of wine and some snacks and go sit by the Seine, my favorite spot is on L'Ile saint Louis it's so beautiful there !
French student card also gives you discount in fast foods (McDo and Quick mostly), like a second burger free or cheaper or a free dessert with the menu
Honestly some of these are good tips for anyone visiting Paris longer than just a weekend :) loved it
i have a 10 day study abroad session in paris in august, so this is perfect timing!
anna kat what’s it called!?
Currently studying in Lille! I started watching your videos before I committed to studying abroad. You guys inspired me into practicing the language and researching affordable options. Although upon arrival I was nowhere near fluent I know that with some effort I will improve. Thanks for the inspiration!! (:
I just submitted my exchange application for SciencesPo in Paris :-) i needed these so badly
Did you end up going? How was it?!
Hi! This may come across a tiny bit weird given I'm replying to your comment three years after it had been posted, but would you please like to tell me more about it? I'm currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Journalism, from India. I've looked at Science Po and all the courses, scholarships, and everything else that they offer, and it sounds like a good option for me to pursue my Masters from there. Would you please tell me about your experience there? It'd be incredibly helpful and kind of you. Thank you so much. Salut!
@@theradbong Hey! I actually did end up going. SciencesPo is extremely prestigious in France, more than I realized before I went. The faculty is respected, the students are serious and international, and it offers a lot of "extras" (for example, respected guest speakers and conferences). It's probably a great option especially for those interested in politics / global issues-- although it's a lot more expensive than other French schools. I think this is because you can complete so many courses in English. But I completely loved living in Paris, and I ended up meeting my wife there too. I lived there on and off for a while and I'm moving back in a few months for my wife to do her masters at the Sorbonne. My one regret was taking all my courses in French, I honestly wasn't ready and found it a bit overwhelming. I was only 19yo at the time, so I was easily intimidated by the French kids haha. It's a great school if you're a serious student, but for sure the best thing about SciencesPo is Paris. And for that reason I would do it all over again!
This all sounds so wonderful. I'm really interested to know more about if you're comfortable in discussing it with me! Please do drop your email address (or, social media, whichever is fine!) and it would be really helpful. Presently I'm 19, and I'm just jotting down all the details I could gather about my prospective university, and your experiences would be real eye opener for me! Thank you so much for your time. My email id is radhikawgs@gmail.com ! I'll be looking forward to hearing from you.
@@KatelynMMM hi!! im also very interesting in knowing more. my email is katianagabriellek@Gmail.com please email me hehe I want to study in Paris so badly
You guys are amazing, I was born here but raised bilingual, it's great to hear about places to meet people here, I find it really hard even after 18 years, especially non-french people. Do you guys know about Hubsy? It's my favourite coworking cafe here. Le poutch is also cool. There's also honor which is a pop-up cafe, not coworking, but the people who run it are really cool, and they tell you where the coffee/tea/chai etc that you're drinking is from. Also, a new place called le peloton run by an American and a New-Zealander which is super cool as well.
I studied in Paris 7 years ago and miss it soooo much!!! Such a great place to live.
For coworking coffee, you don't just pay 4€ the cappuccino, you pay 4€ the hour, and you can take as much as coffee or biscuits you need !
I studied abroad in paris and it was amazing. I feel like I didn't go out as much but still was once in a lifetime!
i watched youse agesss ago and forgot and now that im learning french im watching all of ur videos again. I want a friendship like urs where we could go travelling
This is the very first Damon and Jo video I watched years and years ago....
About the librarie, there are a lot of student libraries in paris you just need your student card (Any university has one). Or you also have the "bibliotheque francois miterand/Bibliotheque nationale de france", for 20euros/year you have an unlimited access.
Wow, all of these are legit. Also wanted to compliment you guys on articulation. You're well spoken and great at speaking (I'm sure you're great at public speaking as well).
stumbled across your videos are you guys are like the coolest people ever! I'm a french major and love learning about the culture and the language, keep making great videos guys! vive la france
LITTERALLY STUDYING ABROAD IN PARIS RIGHT NOW! THIS VIDEO COULD NOT HAVE COME AT A BETTER TIME, LOVE YOU BOTH! BISOUS!
i watched this video three years ago and here i am watching it again a month before i study there for the semester 🥺
You both are GLOWING in this video, like hella beautiful and carefree.
I enjoy your videos to the fullest and they inspire me on the daily.
Take care!
Omg this is soooo accurate , I'm studying in clermont-Ferrand France right now and I live by everything you guys are saying . Ps you guys rock .
im here watching this video in 2021 and still so grateful for it
Omg, that's so cool, how can I go to school there? I always wanted to go to Paris.
We both did study abroad! You HAVE to.
I have written some blogs about Paris since I studied there last year, it would mean the world if you would read them!!! :) If you have questions or whatsoever don't hesitate to contact me :)
www.almalimon.com/blog
do you have to speak amazing french or be a mater at the french language
It depends on what you're planning on studying. Obviously, lectures would all be in French, except if you're studying English literature and other English related subjects. Also, you have to know French people are not good with English (we're better at latin languages). BUT, in our educational system, children (most of them) are obliged to learn English as their first foreign language and they start when they're around 7-10 years old. If you don't understand them, young people should be able to help you and translate. Especially at university, it's rare to find someone who does not know enough about English in case you need it. Don't worry too much, most of our foreign students deal with the language barrier.
Though, as a fellow Frenchie noticed, there are other great universities in other cities in France which are less selective and cheaper (though, we need to talk about the fact that studying in France is almost free compared to the tuition fees you can find in the UK or the US). One good thing (not perfect of course, there are flaws in the system but still) about that country : we believe worthy knowledge should be accessible to any kind of social background. The problem is not the university... it's Paris! Paris is unfair to students at a point that it sometimes becomes scandalous to live in this city. Rents are no joke and if you want a decent room (because "chambres de bonne" are most of the time not decent at all), it's not going to be easy. Cities like Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes or Lille (very good places to study, nice atmosphere, etc.) will be cheaper.
But if it is Paris you want, then Paris you'll have. We're nice (actually, parisians have a bad reputation but they're not all grumpy and cold, luckily) and Paris is a great city after all. I don't think language would be the problem. You better worry about the money.
wow, that's a lot of information. Thanks. :)
"Get married or get lost" I love you guys so much I have no words. xx
Bahahaha, it's true though. Getting married to a European is one of the easiest ways to live in Europe... It's what I did! ;)
I love this!!! I go to Cal State Long Beach, planning on studying in Paris for A whole school year Fall 2017-Spring2018. Thanks for the tips!
What I'm curious to know if it was hard for you guys to adapt to the course instructions since they are given in French. That's my biggest fear right now...
I went to Long Beach too! And studied in Paris for a semester a few years ago! It was the hardest thing I've ever done but also the absolute best experience I ever had!
+Hacoobai cool small world, my sister currently goes to Cal State LB. I went to LB City College for like 3 years then dropped lol. Have fun with your travels and semester mate !
This makes me so excited for when I'm in college and I can study abroad! Only two more years :)
Rose Kelly how's college😂
College is horrible right?
I DIDNT WANT THIS VIDEO TO END
I LOVE YOU GUYS
SOOO USEFUL. I still have like, 4 years before I will get to study in Paris, but still (I'm totally not already planning it in my head...). Thanks guys! x
did you guys get to go to Lyon? studied abroad there last year and luuuuved it literally my favorite city in france
Paris & Lyon ! ❤️❤️❤️
+somethingellie I studied abroad in Lyon too! I miss it so much!
+somethingellie Best place to live in :) And yes i'm subjective ^^
+somethingellie
Absolutely agree with you :)
There are so, so, so SO MANY awesome places in France across the whole territory, it's such a shame that everything's always about Paris :(
+somethingellie I Love RENNES! La bretagne of France is just OH MY!
This is amazing. I'm a third year business student from Austin, Texas now studying in Paris for the semester and y'all have shared so many tips that I'll definitely be using! Didn't know so many of these so thanks so much!
Jesus, what a precious tips guys, i hope you guys is gonna travel a lot this year
You are two of the most interesting/coolest people i've come across on youtube! Thanks for the awesome vids!
Thank y'all so much for inspiring a little Texas girl like me to actually go out and explore. I'm learning French in school right now, hoping to become fluent and go to France for my senior trip!
I'm actually moving to France with my family by the end of this year, we'll be living 2 hours away from Paris by train I'm really excited about moving !
honestly truly the best youtubers ever
I was so bemused about to getting over there for my masters .but these things have been useful for me. Thank you !.
DamonAndJo are you guys ever planning on coming to Belgrade, Serbia? Because meeting you guys would be a true delight. I just absolutely love your videos. It makes me want to travel around the world. The only time I went abroad, that I remember, was when I want to Italy on a school trip, but it was only for five days.
bihhhh this is THE most helpful Paris study abroad video, THANK YOU D&J!
Can you do a "10 New York tips" please? because that would be soo helpful. I'm French and I'd like to go studying in New York...
I love what you're doing guys! Love you
You have no idea how much this helps! I'll be studying in France next year, so any other tips you may have, please share! Thank you so much! Love your videos. Love from Uruguay
Paris is great, but other cities in France are excellent too! Don't forget to take a look at all the other universities in smaller cities/town all over the country where the prices are lower and the schools smaller (you will be less anonymous than in big universities)! ;-)
Lulu Kastagnette My university tells me I have the option to study in either Angers or Lyon, do you recommend one more than the other?
Mel Ordonez I think it depends on 3 criterias : your budget, the environment and your field of study.
Angers is much smaller than Lyon: It's the 19th largest city in the country whereas Lyon is the 3rd largest city. Rentals and prices in general are probably cheaper in Angers but Lyon is probably more dynamic.
The University of Lyon is much bigger and has many more students than the University of Angers: maybe you'd rather study in a big/small university? In order to have an idea of the environment of the two universities, you can take a look here for Angers: www.univ-angers.fr/en/international/international-students-exchange-programme.html and also here for Lyon: lyon-university.org/ . If you feel confortable with the French language you can read their websites. You can also take a look at their dedicated articles on Wikipedia (I recommand the pages in French language because those written in English have very few information).
Some universities have specific poles of excellence in some fields of study. Depending on what you study you can decide which one fits your expectations the best. Besides, some universities propose more courses in English than others. As I'm not a specialist in all French universities (mine is the University of Poitiers), I don't know this kind of information. So don't hesitate to take a look at the programs they propose in your field of study. Maybe your current university can also give you some advice.
To conclude, I really don't know which one of the two universities I would recommend. It highly depends on the three criterias I mentionned above, they are the most important to take your decision: your budget, the environment of the city and university, and what you have decided to study. But at least I can tell you that, whatever your choice is, both universities are modern and recognized as excellent universities, both have varied programs and put much emphasis on welcoming international students. So don't worry to much and take your time to make your choice... ;-)
go to lyon! thats where im going :)
A little biased but I love the South of France! Great people and beautiful things to see and do
Kimberly Ify how was it ?!!
Why are yous not at 200k subscribers yet? You deserve so much more appreciation! xo
YES I GOT SO EXCITED WHEN I SAW YOU GUYS UPLOADED A NEW VID
I've already studied abroad in Costa Rica, but I really liked this video. Helpful if I ever study in Paris. Subscribed 😁
Ahhh this video is incredible. I've watched it about four times. I'm going to Paris in October and I'm so excited to use my French and visit a place on my bucket list. I am coming back to study in Paris in a years time!
You guys are phenomenal in every way
Super cool, I wish your videos are less shaky because it spins my head all the time. I still love your contents, though, so informative!
Hey, Damon and Joe! I've been watching your vids for like a month now, and seeing you guys travel and living the dream inspired me to live mine! In only 17 days, I'll be on a plane to spend five months studying in Paris, something I never thought I'd be able to do! Thanks for all the tips and tricks, you guys rock!!!
You guys have a great dynamic, really enjoy watching videos with both of you
I love you guy's channel! You have definitely inspired me to start my own channel here in NYC! Hope to see you guys around the world!
I'm in Culinary and plan to work abroad for my school next year. Thanks for the tips!
My first Damon and Jo vid --awwwww love you guys!!!!!
OMG DAMON ET JO! Sissy and I are planning on going to Paris for a year to study/work and this video was such a treat to watch. Bisous xx!
I'm going to Lyon next year and I CANNOT WAITTTTT
yall r so cool helping ppl like this!!!!
I was waiting the right moment to comment on this video...I just got admitted to Sciences Po this year (which I may (i hope not) defer, due to coronavirus!!!!) and I am in serious need of Live-in-Paris-guidance!! You both are so inspirational ❤️
This was so helpful!! I moved to Paris a month ago to study, and I really needed these tips!
This arrived at such a good time ! I plan on studying in Paris this June, and I'm most nervous about my French. Its a home-stay program so I'll have that 'forced to learn' approach, but I'm still quite nervous ! Mon petit-ami habite en France so hopefully he'll come see me
You guys should definitely go to San Sebastían (Spain) and Porto (Portugal) !! Most beautiful cities I've ever seen
this video is fantastic! I'm studying abroad in florence italy but I will definitely be visiting paris before I leave
Y'all just made me so excited to study abroad in Paris even though I'm already out of school and not going to Paris anytime soon! Lol I love your videos! They're so informative and cool at the same time! 💕✌ from Texas :)
I'm a full time student in Paris and I feel like you know this city way better than I do haha
You're great :)
I am going to study in paris soon and im so excitedd!!! Thank you for this videoo
when are you going? i'm going in january/february as soon as classes are in person!!
@@manuelafaria4595 im still going to be a senior in highschool, so I'd began in august 2021, keep me updated about how the trip goes plss
yall r so cool helping ppl like this!!!! ☺
I wish I would have seen this video before I studied abroad in Paris last May . Great Vid!
Obsessed with you guys! Thanks for uploading
Thanks a bunch. This video gave me a better view of my options and opportunities as a student. I'm considering studying at ABS Paris for the fall 19 semester so I'm looking for student insight life in Paris.
I studied abroad in Paris. I miss it sooooo much. Nostalgia.
how is about housing? is it really that cheap? DO students are settled down in hostels?
your vibe together is unbeatable. just discovered the account and i'm IN LOVE!
I was pleasantly surprised majority of entry was free to everywhere cause I was 23 from Europe. I love Paris
Just found your vids and I love them! They are so fun to watch. Just subscribed! I'm actually learning French and planning to study in Paris these are so informative
I'm studying in Paris right now!! I've already been here for 2 weeks.
This would have been handy to have a month ago when I went to Paris for the first time! Still very helpful!!
Centre Pompidou is one of my favourite pieces of architecture (it's almost art)!!!!
centre pompidou is the best study place!!!!! such a good atmosphere i miss it so much
So energetic and inspiring!!!! Never get bored even a second throughout the video❤️❤️❤️❤️
Currently studying abroad in Paris! You should definitely make a video on the do's and don'ts of being an American in France (like French culture info)
watching your videos makes my day, i mean it!!!! you guys are so good , keep flexin yo!
Damon's pouty face is back. I love Paris. Wish I was there instead of here. When are you both going to do a French Pharmacie vlog?
mataozil
America.
Lol! Love Damon's pouts 😍
Ben A I live next to Paris and it's weird we french people wish we live in usa and you americans wish that you live in France 😂
Lara Deros happens to people everywhere😂 not that weird
Lara Deros
Haha. That's so true. I have a friend in Berlin and I'm always telling him how lucky he is but doesn't know it. I believe the American dream can be achieved anywhere.
This video is very helpful. I'm going to Centre Pompidou and Gibert Jeune today !
So inspiring thank you!!!
i'm applying to a university in france next year; the program is very competitive however so fingers crossed! hopefully i can then put your tips to good use! je vous adore
yall r so cool helping ppl like this!!!! ☺☺👌👌
I want to study in Paris so badly but my university isn't affiliated with any French universities that offer my program (Anthropology). It's so frustrating! I am planning to visit this summer though and hopefully move there for a bit after I get my degree. Love your videos. You guys have inspired me to pick up French again and learn Italian this year, thank you!
Okay you really hit us up with the best tips
This video was so helpful! I leave in 3 weeks to study in Paris for a semester (at Paris 7 as well!!) and i'm super excited (and slightly under-prepared lol)
Karen Holl how is it going?💗
I seriously hope that you're still in Paris! je voudrais tellement vous rencontrer parce que je vous adore, je suis tous vos voyages et j'aimerai beaucoup vous faire découvrir mes petits coins de Paris!
Yessss~ I remember when you guys had about 15k followers, now look at you. I hope to travel to Paris and work as an au pair as soon as I graduate. Keep the french videos coming! Bisous
je suis française et je vous adore! vous êtes tellement drôles. LOVE FROM FRANCE
Clicked on this video so quick! I love you guys
you guys are the coolest people on youtube.
Omgggg this was so helpful!!! I was wanting to work in Paris and my study abroad program said we could but you guys answered my question. Thank you so much ❤️