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on the agenda Europe Jon Ongkiehong ERASMUS CLUB The "Maison de l'Europe de Paris" and its Erasmus Club welcomes French and international students from Paris and the city's surrounding areas. The Clubs' purpose is to promote the European Union, and intercultural exchanges. n _ paris-europe.eu Association Students finding out about the services on offer at the Cité internationale. ERASMUS STUDENT NETwORk ESN France interconnects 33 associations of 31 French university cities. Its aim is to facilitate student's international mobility through encounters and the exchange of good practices. n Arrival Students of the world, welcome! _ ixesn.fr The Cité internationale universitaire de Paris can help you with all administrative formalities. A one-stop-shop to simplify settling in When you arrive in a new country, it's not always easy to navigate all the paperwork. To help foreign students (residents or not), the Cité internationale, in partnership with the City of Paris, has been running a customised welcome service since 2002. "All administrative procedures are grouped in one place," says Chinmayee, a student who arrived in Paris from India two years ago. This year, the foreign student reception service will be open from September 12th until November 25th*. Students can use this service to obtain or renew their residence permits, to search for housing with the help of the Caisse d'allocations familiales (CAF) or to find out about the help available to them. Transport tickets can be bought here from the RATP, and information on learning French and cultural activities in Paris is also provided. "These services simplify getting settled in the Cité internationale, but also more generally in Paris," explains Beverley Margaria, Director of Guidance for International Students. The service is multilingual, with over a dozen languages spoken. Two years ago, Chinmayee welcomed newcomers to the Cité internationale, including fellow students from India who are not always proficient in French when they arrive. Her way of becoming, in turn, an ambassador for Paris. n * Don't worry if you can't make it; this service remains open all year round. But note that the partners (the RATP, CAF, cultural partners) won't be present. _ From Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm. 17, boulevard Jourdan (14th arrondissement). www.ciup.fr/access FIND THE BEST DEALS Daniel Thierry/OT de Paris I t's a miniature universe where you can travel around the world in 34 hectares. The Cité internationale universitaire de Paris (14th arrondissement) is a heritage site conjugating student life and studies. The 40 country pavillions that frame its lawns form a new world geography where India is neighbours with Brazil. Each year, students of more than 140 different nationalities are welcomed here to receive advice and guidance. Leisure time No need to break the bank to participate in a sport, watch a play or visit an exhibition! Head to the Tourist Office's website for tips on the latest deals, discounts and freebies. Paris is out there just waiting to be discovered! n _ en.parisinfo.com 7 http://www.paris-europe.eu http://www.ixesn.fr http://www.ciup.fr/access http://en.parisinfo.com

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