Paris SUMMER 2009 EU Business Tour and College of Arts & Sciences French/Humanities Program

Walking through the packet… Paris Handbook Paris Handbook Luggage Tags Luggage Tags Flight information Flight information Stresses of study abroad Stresses of study abroad Useful resources online for going abroad Useful resources online for going abroad ISA required forms ISA required forms Participant contact list Participant contact list ACE insurance card ACE insurance card Program itinerary Program itinerary

Usd acceptance requirements –Participant Health Questionnaire –Medical Clearance –Photocopy of passport –Embassy Registration –USD Code of Conduct –Flight Itinerary Questionnaire DUE MAY 8 th, 2009

Isa mandatory documents Student information sheet Student information sheet Medical Release form Doctors signature only required if you have been under the care of psychiatrist, psychoanalyst or therapist for any mental, emotional or nervous disorder within the past 5 years. Medical Release form Doctors signature only required if you have been under the care of psychiatrist, psychoanalyst or therapist for any mental, emotional or nervous disorder within the past 5 years. Housing Questionnaire Housing Questionnaire Housing Contract Housing Contract Code of Conduct Code of Conduct Due Friday, may 8, 2009

PROGRAM DATES PROGRAM DATES FREN class onlyMay 31 st – June 20 th FREN class onlyMay 31 st – June 20 th FREN class + May 31 st – July 11 th humanities elective FREN class + May 31 st – July 11 th humanities elective COMM, PHIL, June 20 th – July 11 th ARTH, and ARTV COMM, PHIL, June 20 th – July 11 th ARTH, and ARTV MGMTJune 1 st – June 15 th on USD campus MGMTJune 1 st – June 15 th on USD campus June 20 th – July 11 th in Paris MKTGJune 20 th – July 11 th MKTGJune 20 th – July 11 th

Registering for classes… USD International Center will register ALL students for their classes. USD International Center will register ALL students for their classes. DO NOT attempt to register yourself on-line. DO NOT attempt to register yourself on-line.

PROGRAM COSTS $3950 for students taking 3 units $5500 for students taking 6 units FEES INCLUDE TUITION, HOUSING, SOME MEALS, INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE, EXCURSIONS, AND ACTIVITIES FEES. ALL PROGRAM FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THE PARIS PROGRAM: MAY 21, 2009

ADDITIONAL COSTS TO CONSIDER Airfare = approximately $ Airfare = approximately $ Books/course materials Books/course materials Spending money while in France: SHOPPING, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, LAUNDRY, LOCAL TRANSPORTATION, ETC. Spending money while in France: SHOPPING, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, LAUNDRY, LOCAL TRANSPORTATION, ETC.

FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid is available in the form of loans through the Office of Financial Aid, Hughes Center, 3 rd Floor Private Scholarships:

Money matters… 1 Euro = $1.30 US Dollars Tell your bank(s) and credit companies that you will be traveling abroad! Average cost of goods:  Newspaper: 1.30 Euros  Coca Cola: 3.50 Euros  Coffee: 2 Euros (or 4 with milk)  Dinner (moderately priced restaurant): 15 Euros  Compact disc: 20 Euros  Levis: 75 Euros  T-shirt: 15 Euros

flights ROUND TRIP TICKET UNITED STATES – PARIS, FRANCE Airport Code for Charles de Gaulle: CDG NO GROUP FLIGHTS SPONSORED BY PROGRAM – ISA WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH PARTICIPANT ITINERARY LIST PRIOR TO DEPARTURE Purchase your flight tickets according to the dates designated in the you received 4/15/09.

Travel documents All students must have a valid passport to travel to France. All students must have a valid passport to travel to France. Visas are not required for travel to France for less than 90 days. Visas are not required for travel to France for less than 90 days. If you are planning to stay in Europe for more than 90 days, you must obtain a student visa prior to departure. If you are planning to stay in Europe for more than 90 days, you must obtain a student visa prior to departure.

INSURANCE INSURANCE ACE/Europe Assist ACE/Europe Assist –Part of your program fees –International Center enrolls you in this program –Reimbursement policy –Coverage dates are May 31 – July 11 –Insurance card is in your acceptance packet REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR INSURANCE CARDS WITH YOU!!

IMMUNIZATIONS IMMUNIZATIONS No special immunizations required for travel to France. Visit the Center for Disease Control Website to review what outdated immunizations might require a booster:

Arriving in paris ISA will be sending you information regarding your arrival. ISA will be sending you information regarding your arrival. Must arrive between hours of 9am and 2pm on scheduled arrival date. Must arrive between hours of 9am and 2pm on scheduled arrival date. ISA staff at airport to pick you up. ISA staff at airport to pick you up.

Population: 2.16 million Elevation: 427 ft. Students can expect a 5-30 minute commute from their housing accommodation to campus.

ACCOMODATION Students in FREN courses will stay with French host families for entire duration of program. Students arriving on June 20 th will be housed in the residence halls of La Cité University.

ISA OFFICE IN PARIS Located in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, the ISA office is a 10-minute metro commute from the Latin Quarter. During normal office hours (generally Monday-Thursday from 10-1 and 2-7pm; and Fridays from 10-1 and 2-5pm) students may visit to access the computer/Internet facilities, utilize academic and other resources, check the ISA bulletin board for upcoming group, community, and cultural events, or simply visit with the ISA staff.

Communication… Platform Platform  $25.00 rate to buy international phone  SIM card rental included  Credit card needed to start account  Receive both international number and local number Skype Skype Internet Internet Personal cell phone Personal cell phone Rent phone in Paris Rent phone in Paris

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?  Pack lightly  Save room in your luggage for purchases made while abroad  Remember, you are not on the beach! Beach attire is not appropriate in a big city like Paris.  Be sure to check with your air carrier regarding luggage limitations.  Converter  Adaptor  Small amount of cash  Sunscreen  Travel alarm clock  Medication and Rx  At least one “formal” outfit  ISA Paris Handbook

Life in Paris Resource ISA website “Cultural Corner”  City Overview  Life and Leisure  Neighborhood Notes  Crossing Cultures  Transportation  Money Matters  Helpful phrases  Climate  Points of Interest in the City

QUESTIONS? Allison howitt (619) Faculty: Dr. magnin – FREN 201/494 – Dr. maxim – ARTh 138/394 – Dr. stern – comm 494 – Dr. grier – phil 330 – Dr. mccosker – artv 306 – Dr. hunsaker – mgmt 303 – Dr. kniazeva – mktg 305 –