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Images Summer in Paris, France July 1 - July 31, 2005 For information on this program, please contact Lia Raileanu at LRaileanu@gwc.cccd.edu or call (714) 892-7711 ext. 51000. You may also call the ACCENT office at 1-800-869-9291. Orientation Info | Brochure

Spend a month in Paris, a city renowned for its wealth of historical, artistic and cultural riches. Immerse yourself in a language and culture that span the Middle Ages through the 20th century, in a city that draws students from around the world. Paris is your classroom as you study the French language, and attend on-site lectures at the many galleries, museums and cultural sites throughout the city. The Summer in Paris program offers a unique opportunity to expand your educational experience while earning transferable college credit through the Coast Community College District.

You may enroll through Coastline Community College, Golden West College or Orange Coast College, studying French at all levels. Lia Raileanu, Golden West College French instructor, will teach the beginning French class. All other students will be enrolled at the Sorbonne. You can expect to be in class approximately four hours per day, five days per week. All classes transfer to the University of California and California State University systems.

Cultural learning is an integral part of the Summer in Paris program. You will attend on-site lectures at museums and historical sites within and outside of Paris. In addition, you will take part in a cultural activity series that includes two evening performances of opera, concert or ballet; lectures on local customs and contemporary issues, sports events, and film evenings. Day excursions to the Loire Valley, Chartres, Giverney, and Versailles or similar are included in the program. Also included is an optional three-day, two night excursion to Normandy and Brittany.

Program price includes:

• Classes at the University of Paris, Sorbonne
• Double occupancy accommodations at the Cité Universitaire
• Two one-day excursions to the Loire Valley, (Chenonceaux, Chambord, Giverny, Chartres) and Versailles (or similar) including transportation and guided visits
• Visits led by program leader to major museums and cultural sites in Paris
• Cultural activity series including two evening operas, concert or ballet performances
• Orientation program and guided bus tour of Paris
• Predeparture and overseas information and resource center with ACCENT Paris on-site staff
• Paris bus and metro pass for unlimited access to Paris (Carte Orange)
• Transfers from and to the Paris airport for group flight participants
• International student identity card (ISIC with limited overseas travel and accident insurance)

Program price does not include:

• Airfare
• CCCD enrollment fees of $26.00 per unit ($175.00 per unit for out-of-state students)
• Optional three-day, two-night excursion to Normandy and Brittany, including transportation, hotel accommodation and guided visits: $210
• Optional, single dorm room or home stay supplement: $250
• Meals
• Personal expenses, books, passports and visas, and anything not listed as included

All prices and fees reflect exchange rates current at time of publication and are subject to change.

You may choose to live in double or single rooms in the Cité Universitaire, a historic residential campus for students studying in Paris. ACCENT cannot accommodate early arrivals or provide accommodations after the program ends.

ACCENT will organize a round-trip group flight from Los Angeles. The cost of this flight is not included in the program fee. Group flight participants will be met at the airport in Paris and transferred to their housing. Students returning to the U.S. on the group return date will receive transportation to the Paris airport. Accent will provide detailed flight information at least three months prior to departure. Group flight reservations must be made at least 40 days prior to departure.

An enrollment fee of $26.00 per unit must be paid to Coastline Community College, Golden West or Orange Coast College at the time of registration. Non-resident students pay $175.00 per unit. This tuition is state mandated and subject to change.

The International Student I.D. is included for the summer in Paris. The card includes a very basic sickness and accident insurance policy. In general, the limits are $100 per day up to a maximum of 60 days for in-hospital sickness expense. If you do not have a policy that will cover you while abroad you will need to obtain supplemental medical insurance. Students will be required to provide proof of medical insurance prior to departure.

Lia Raileanu is Professor of French at Golden West and Orange Coast College. She is a professor, writer, workshop presenter and teacher consultant, highly specialized in the methodology of teaching foreign languages. A successful organizer and inspiring teacher, she has conducted fourteen student groups in France, including CCCD Summers in Paris since 1992.

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The 'euro' is now the common currency in many European countries. The French franc, the Spanish peseta, the Italian lire and other currencies are no longer valid. Find out the facts! You may find the 'Timetable' and the 'Coins-Notes' links on this page very helpful.

Are you ready to go? If you prefer, you may use the 'PDF' version of the application/brochure which is available here. After printing out the application, please remember to send it and a check for $250 made out to ACCENT to:

ACCENT
870 Market St., #1026
San Francisco, CA 94102
1-800-869-9291

The Coast Community College District reserves the right to cancel, change, append, add, or delete Programs or features of Programs. Dates, prices, locations, and other details indicated on this preliminary information page may not accurately reflect the actual Program offered in 2004, as Programs are still in the final planning stage.

Updated: 09/17/04

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