Fullerton College & Cypress College Study Abroad in Paris Fall Semester 2017 September 17-December 8, 2017 Fullerton College & Cypress College

Why study abroad? Less than 10% of US college students study abroad Shows college admissions and employers skills such as global awareness, cultural awareness, diversity, problem solving, “thinking out of the box”… Personal skills you gain: independence, creativity, initiative, adaptability, a sense of humor, flexibility, values, patience… 85% of students agree that studying abroad was the most meaningful experience of their undergraduate education.

Study abroad statistics Source: www.studyabroad.ucmerced.edu/study-abroad-statistics 100% greater improvement in GPA post study abroad 97% of study abroad students found a job within 12 months of graduation vs. 47% of college graduates found employment in the same period. 25% higher salaries: that’s how much more study abroad students earn than those college graduates who did not study abroad. That averages around $7000 per year 90% of study abroad alumni who applied got into their 1st or 2nd choice of grad schools.

Academics Faculty Courses fulfill several requirements for CSU and IGETC Held Monday to Thursday French Conversation course taught by local instructors Paris is our classroom! ENGL102F/HF: Introduction to Literature (*Honors available) ENGL 103F/HF: Critical Reasoning and Writing (*Honors available) ENGL105F: Creative Writing ENGL 208F: Introduction to Film Studies PSY 120F: Human Sexuality PSY 131F: Cross Cultural Psychology PSY 233F: Psychology of Adjustment INDS 298F: Interdisciplinary Studies Seminar for Study Abroad Jeanne Costello English Professor jcostello@fullcoll.edu Callista Lee Psychology Professor clee@fullcoll.edu Phil Mayfield English Professor pmayfield@fullcoll.edu

Founded in 1964, AIFS is a leader in providing study abroad programs for US college students Over 1.5 million students have studied abroad with AIFS Onsite coordinators set up and run the program Extensive incident response and crisis management plan

Orientation & AIFS Services Orientation program: One night accommodation in a student residence on arrival Information packet & local area info Welcome dinner Half-day guided tour of Paris Workshops on cultural differences & life in Paris AIFS Office in the student center with AIFS Program Coordinator & Student Advisors for information, personal advising & counseling and 24-hour emergency contact service We are situated in Bloomsbury, which is home to several universities, colleges and academics in general. It’s studious, calm and pleasant. It’s also in a fantastic location; British Museum two minute walk, British Library ten minute walk, China town a ten minute walk, Oxford Street ten minute walk, Covent Garden ten minute walk, Kings Cross (gateway to England and Europe) fifteen minute walk. We are also opposite the University of London Union (Student Central) where you’ll have some of your classes and access to clubs and societies.

Housing Homestays: Twin rooms in local homestays Breakfast is included daily Access to the kitchen to prepare evening meals Laundry facilities Wi-Fi provided Student Apartments: Twin rooms in 2-3 bedroom apartments Kitchens and laundry facilities

Round trip flights Transportation pass Included in the program fee, round trip airfare from LAX to Paris (CDG) including airport pick-up and return. $696* airline imposed taxes, fees and fuel surcharges will be bill separately. *subject to change Included in the program fee is a transportation pass or “Passe Navigo Découverte” card vaild for the duration of the program for unlimited use on metro, buses & regional trains of the Paris underground

Cultural Activities & Excursions Included in the program fee: Half-day sightseeing tour of Paris Guided visits to the Musée du Louvre & Musée d’Orsay Seine River cruise Day excursion to Chartres Day excursion to Versailles French cooking classes An evening performance of opera or ballet Themed walking tours

Excursion to the south of France Included in the program fee: 3 days/2 nights to Avignon and Aix-en- Provence Transportation by TGV high-speed train & bus Accommodations in tourist-class hotels Two group meals In Avignon, guided tour and entrances to the Palais de Papes & the Pont d’Avignon In Aix-en-Provence, visit to the village, local markets, lavender & olive oil farms Services of an AIFS Tour Manager

Program fee & summary of what is included… $8925 (30-34 students), $8745 (35-39 students), $8525 (40-44 students), $8445 (45 or more students) 3 day/2 night excursion to the south of France and two one-day excursion to Versailles & Chartres Orientation program & activities, Guided tour of Paris Round-trip airfare from LA to Paris including airport transfers; *excluding taxes & surcharges Activities in Paris including visits to museums, monuments, walking tours, opera/ballet and a sporting event Homestays or Student Apartments Paris transportation pass Medical and Fee refund insurance AIFS Student Center & Staff services including 24/7 emergency contact Application fee Pre departure services and orientation

Expenses not included Community College tuition fees (BOG Waiver applicable) Textbooks Personal expenses including passport fees and personal travel, laundry Mandatory additional government and airline imposed departure taxes, fees and fuel charges of $696 (subject to change) $250 refundable damage deposit Meals (Homestays include breakfast daily) Optional Excursions to Normandy and Bordeaux

Optional Excursion to Normandy Optional Excursion to Bordeaux Optional Excursion to Normandy $495 3 days/2 nights to Bordeaux Transportation by TGV high speed train Accommodations in a tourist-class hotel including breakfast One group meal Walking tour of historic Bordeaux Excursion to Saint-Emilion including a guided walking tour and visit to a vineyard Services of an AIFS Tour Manager $495 3 days/2 nights to Normandy Transportation by bus Accommodations in tourist-class hotels in Caen including breakfast One group meal Entrance to the Caen Memorial Full day tour of the D-Day beaches, including the American Cemetery Services of an AIFS Tour Manager

Eligibility requirements Applicant must be18 years or older. Completion of at least 12 units of degree applicable college credit GPA of 2.5 or higher A grade of C or better in English 100 completed by the Spring 2017 semester.

Financial Aid Funding ideas Back to basics ideas- side jobs, sales, garage sales, etc. Lifestyle changes- cut down on expenses, gifts of money Crowd funding- www.gofundme.com, etc. Letter writing campaigns Fullerton College Financial Aid Office (For both Fullerton College & Cypress College students) Building 100, First Floor. Tel. (714) 992- 7091 GI Bill Information The Veteran’s Resource Center, Room 518, Tel (714) 992-7102

IMPORTANT!! Most scholarship deadlines are before MARCH! APPLY NOW! Scholarships College Foundation Scholarships www.studyabroad.com/study-abroad-scholarships *Deadlines vary, most in March. California Community Colleges for International Education www.ccieworld.org www.studyabroadfunding.org www.studentscholarships.org www.internationalscholarships.com IMPORTANT!! Most scholarship deadlines are before MARCH! APPLY NOW!

For more information See the Fullerton College Study Abroad website for applications. Deadline is May 15! http://studyabroad.fullcoll.edu Or contact: Doug Eisner deisner@fullcoll.edu (714) 992-7308 Erika Diaz ediaz@fullcoll.edu (714) 732-5688 *Applications should be delivered to Erika at Fullerton College, room 823.