Airport Transfer
IES Abroad will provide shuttle bus transportation from the Paris airport to the local IES Abroad Center for students and faculty arriving. An IES representative will greet the group upon arrival to the Paris airport. IES Abroad will also provide detailed information regarding transportation to the local IES Abroad Center for students who must arrive independently due to travel delays.
Orientation
IES Abroad will provide an orientation for UMD students promptly upon their scheduled arrival in Paris. This will include:
Comprehensive information on health and safety, culture, and living in Paris. Students will be provided with an information packet during orientation that includes a detailed student handbook, local area information, and a program schedule.
A welcome dinner.
Study Abroad Center
The IES Abroad Paris Center is located on a bustling market street in Montparnasse and is within walking distance of the Latin Quarter. A thriving business district, the area is filled with market streets, artisan workshops, lively cafes, restaurants, and theaters.
Students and faculty members will have access to the library at the local IES Abroad Center on a shared basis with other students at the Center.
The IES Abroad Paris Center is equipped with wireless Internet access for students and faculty who bring laptop computers. Center hours are 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.