Université Paris IV Paris - Sorbonne

It is beneficial to become totally immersed in the culture. Reading, speaking, listening to music, doing EVERYTHING according to the native language/culture expedites acclimation. Even when meeting students of your own language, it is difficult, but very worthwhile to continue to communicate in the language of the host country.

GO! There are downfalls but the good definitely outweighs the bad. You'll have a fantastic time, your French will improve enormously, and you'll meet people from all over the world. And when you're sitting in a cafe overlooking the Seine have another glass of wine for me! ;o)

From Germany, probably the cheapest way for travelling is by bus. Eurolines is pretty common, but Gulliver's Reisen offers busses with sleeper seats which is much more comfortable.

I found traveling outside of Paris during the weekends to be very easy and fun. As a student, you can get a 12/25 Carte and travel at discount rates all around France on the TGV. For the longer breaks (3-4 days) you can also get to Spain and Italy fairly easily by train. As far as la vie Parisienne, I would advise anyone that lives there to soak up all the culture, music, art, and nightlife that the city has to offer. There is no way that one could ever be bored in such an exciting city, there is almost too much to do!