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Paris Travel Seminar

2027 Travel Seminar to Paris Banner

 

Tentative Dates: March 12 to March 20, 2027

Deadline to Apply: October 10, 2026

Travel Seminar Scholarships up to $2,000 available!

Program Overview

  • Location: Paris, France  
  • Dates Saturday, March 12 – Saturday, March 20, 2027 
  • Students will connect classroom learning with real-world experiences and experience French culture

Who Can Participate?

  • Open to Students who live within the residence halls.
  • This includes undergraduate students who are:
    • Engineering students who need to fulfill their Engineering+ requirement
    • Honors students
    • International Studies/International Business majors (cultural/language experience or study abroad requirement for IB majors)
    • Anyone who has an interest in learning about Paris, France

Class Information

  • Open to all undergraduate students at WSU
  • Undergraduate students: LASI 398 Travel Seminar- 1 or 3 credit hours
  • WSU Instructor: Chris Wiebe
  • Honors students: Earn credit towards your honors requirements with the 3 credit hour option
  • Pay regular WSU tuition fees for Spring 2027 rate

Cultural Benefits and Activities

  • Visit sites including museums and other places of interest within the city of Paris
  • Learn about other cultures
  • Schedule includes:
    • River Seine Tour
    • Eiffel Tower
    • Musee Du Louvre
    • Arc de Triomphe
    • Musee d’Orsay
    • Chateau de Versailles 
    • Catacombes de Paris 
    • Free Time to explore the city

*Generally, all travel seminar programs will require a lot of walking and often times, be fast paced with each day packed full of activities.  Please be aware of this type of program when deciding if it would be a good fit for you.  If you have any questions/concerns, please reach out to studyabroad@wichita.edu

Program Cost

  • Program Fee of approximately $2,365 (Paid to AIFS Abroad)
    • Welcome meal
    • Triple/Quad occupancy rooms
    • Inter-city travel
    • Full time tour director and local guides; tips for tour director
    • All activities as listed on the detailed itinerary
    • International health insurance
  • Additional Costs (not included in program fee)
    • Airfare (Housing will cover up to $1,000 toward flight cost, remaining cost will be added to your university account)
    • Meals
    • Personal expenses
  • Cost of regular WSU tuition and fees at Spring 2027 rate (1 or 3 credit hour options available)
  • $130 WSU Study Abroad application and administrative fees
  • Deadlines
    • Application/deposit payment deadline for $450: Monday, December 14, 2026
    • Final Payment deadline: Monday, January 15, 2027

Flights and Housing

  • Flights:
    • Flights will be booked by WSU, and you will travel as a group to and from Wichita
  • Housing:
    • Twin-bedded, ensuite studio apartments. Centrally located with a kitchenette and laundry facilities on-site. Linens and towels, weekly cleaning, and free wireless internet are provided  

How to Apply

  • Complete the Study Abroad Application Form
  • Complete payment of $130 WSU Study Abroad application and administrative fees (charged to WSU student account) – once your application has been submitted, you will receive instructions on completing these payments.
  • Application deadline: October 10, 2026

Contact Information

  • Program questions: 
    • Chris Wiebe: christopher.wiebe@wichita.edu
  • Scholarship or application questions:
    • studyabroad@wichita.edu 

Group in Paris              Trio at the Arc de Triomphe              Guy at Notre Dame De Paris

Duo at The Louvre       Girl Sitting byThe River Seine       Guy facing the Eiffel Tower at night

 

 

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