1. france: Study abroad 2018 Pre-departure meeting
Attendance
Bus Trips
Flights
Hotels
Itinerary/Classes
Student Reminders
WeShare Project
Bon Voyage!

2. Bus information Starr Bus to and from PHL 6/26 and 7/5
Be in front parking lot at 4:30 at SOUTH
You will receive a passport holder/lanyard
You will also have your luggage weighed (50 lbs max)
Please assist the bus drivers in the
U.S. and in France

3. flight information *If you have a special dietary request,
YOU must call the airline
one week in advance

4. In the airports…
When we get off of the bus at PHL there will be a group check in. Once everyone is accounted for, you will go with your chaperone to check in and through security and all groups will meet at the gate. Do not leave your chaperone group!
We will have one more check in at the gate, you will be able to buy Euros at PHL- YOU WILL NOT HAVE TIME to buy Euros when we arrive. Each person should have Euros upon arrival in France. That is $68-$113.
Upon arrival in France, you will stay with your chaperone and go through customs and security. We will do a check in once everyone gets their bag in the baggage claim area.
Follow TSA regulations regarding liquids(3.4 oz).
All students will be polite and mindful of other passengers!!! You are representing Central Bucks!

5. Hotels

6. Quality Inn Orleans Centre

7. Paris
Hotel Bellevue et du Chariot D'Or

8. A few words about hotels…
Always know the name and address (bring your card!)
Hotels in Europe are smaller
These hotels have hairdryers and bidets
Outlets are NOT the same voltage-share converters
There are usually only 2 keys per room distributed, plan well with your roommates
Travelers will pay if there is damage to a room
Meal portions are usually smaller than in the U.S.
Lunches are not included
Europeans are much more environmentally conscientious than we are in general. Please re-use your towels!

9. Itinerary Itinerary Day 1 – Depart PHL for Paris
Day 2 – Arrive and transfer to Orléans/Joan of Arc Museum
Day 3 – Lesson/Tour of Orléans/Tour Cathedrale Sainte-Croix
Day 4 – Tour of the Loire Valley: Chenonceau, Amboise, Chambord/Wine Cellar
Day 5 – Lesson/Free afternoon with small groups
Day 6 – Lesson/Transfer to Paris via Chartre (12th century) UNESCO
Day 7 – Tour of Paris/Versailles/Sacre-Coeur and Montmartre
Day 8 – The Louvre/Tour of Latin Quarter/Notre Dame/Sorbonne
Day 9 – Giverny/Champs-Elysees/Seine Cruise/Eiffel Tower
Day 10 – Depart Paris for PHL

10. Student reminders
Do not wear ear buds while the guide is talking on the bus or out on tour
Try NOT to use the bathroom on the bus
No student will be rude, obnoxious or show a lack of respect during any part of the trip – be aware of the space around you!
Listen first, take pictures later
NO SELFIES WITH ART!!!
Be very careful when crossing streets
Be cautious of people selling you grass, herbs or asking you for directions
When we have free time, no student will be alone.
When we are together, immediately find your chaperone and wait for instructions
Curfew is 11:00pm No members of the opposite sex will be permitted in your rooms
Phones/calls/texts (viber, oovo/skype/facetime)
Random room and luggage checks
Bring CB stuff!
PLEASE DO NOT TEXT YOUR PARENTS WITH A PROBLEM, TELL YOUR CHAPERONES!!!

11. More student reminders
Bring sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
Pack lightly (see EF packing list/luggage 25” less than 50lbs)
Attendance at all scheduled activities is mandatory
Be on time!
Bring student ID for possible discounts
Notify your bank and credit card companies that you will be in France
Telephone cards are NOT recommended
Watch your belongings- under clothing money belts are a must
No smoking or illegal activities
Bring a battery operated alarm, camera OR phone not both
Bring a bathing suit…just in case
Dress code (religious sites, no flip-flops, walking shoes)
Pee/eat when you can – there are days when we will be running from 7am-11pm!
Don’t buy too many souvenirs
Customs forms
Exercising away

12. Safety
Write the hotel name and number along with the tour director phone number on your EF bracelet
If anything occurs while you are on free time, get back to the hotel
If you can’t get back to the hotel, stay put and try to call me or the tour director
If you can’t call and need help, ask police or anyone nearby
Safety tips

13. Customs Form

14. Back of form
Just write ‘souvenirs’

15. Be present!

16. Project Do research now, while in France and afterwards
Bring composition books and folders, make sure you know your guiding question
Presentations will take place in your schools in September – date T.B.A.
Speak French!!! We MIGHT pay cash $$$ for students who speak French not only with us, but to each other and even better… with real French people!
Parents – follow us on smore.com

17. EF Backpacks/Passport holders
Please take your backpack today – it will serve as your only carry on bag
When you arrive at South on 6/26 you will check in BY SCHOOL and have your luggage weighed
We will give you a passport holder, you will put your passport in it along with your boarding pass when you receive it and leave it around your neck until we arrive in Orleans
We may not check in on that first day until after dinner so prepare yourself mentally and physically! Hydrate! Wear layers!
See you at South at 4:30 on June 26th!