France for the summer?

I know this is not a good time to be an American, with the dollor having little to no value. I wanted to go to Europe, and I know it will most likely be as expensive as ever. That being said, I wanted to visit France this summer and the learn the language. I am a musiscian and I sing opera. French is my worst language and I am determined to learn it. I was curious of three things.......1) How much does it cost to go there? (2) can I find a job there (3) and are the people mean there? Every person I have ever met from France have been very kind. I will wait for your answer.

France for the summer?regal theater

Travel is one of the best tools to learn about yourself and others and I highly recommend Europe for new international travelers because of its simplicity to see and do so much from one vacation.

1) As you probably assume, cost depend on many variables. Getting to France in during prime time (summer) will be between $500-$800 depending on where you are leaving from in the U.S. If you have the time, I recommend you arriving into London (it is the cheapest Western European city to fly into) and taking rail to your destination in France. The Eurostar, for example, can take you from London to Paris in only about two hours and you can see some countryside. Of course you can take the slower, cheaper method of rail and ferry as well. Living in a foreign country is not based on their exchange rate, it is based on the purchasing power. So, just because the Euro is $1.56 to $1 U.S. Dollar it doesn't mean it will cost 50% more.

2)Getting a job may be a bit more complicated. You may need to look into work permits or visas for working in France. And, remember, if you file taxes you will have to pay taxes to the French Government and the U.S. Government for income. I recommend websites such as Aiesec.org or goabroad.com for more information.

3)French people are very nice. Every country has its "mean" people just like the U.S. Be nice and open to everyone and they will reciprocate the same to you.