This program is open to students at least 18 years of age with a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher. This program is designed for education-related majors. However, non-education majors are welcome to participate!*. Broward College degree-seeking students will be given priority for application and admission into this program. *Students should visit an Academic Advisor prior to applying to a Faculty-led Study Abroad program as to review their class standing, part/full-time status, graduation date and how the course(s) offered in the program fit or affect a student’s educational plan.

TRAVEL DATES:February 28 - March 5, 2020

Deadlines:
Application & Deposit - $780 Due: October 28, 2019. Extended!
Contact isilva@broward.edu or dcharlot@broward.edu for more information.

Payment 2- $600 Due: November, 18, 2019
Payment 3 - $600 Due: December 9, 2019
Final Payment - $620 Due: January 6, 2020
Passport &Physician’s StatementDue: February 6, 2020

*Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.*

PROGRAM FEE: $2,600*

*Approximate cost. Can vary based on airfare costs

Costs Included:Roundtrip airfare; 6 nights of accommodations in centrally located hotel or hostel; daily continental breakfast; welcome and farewell dinner; all on-ground transportation; historical &cultural walking tours; entrance to the Eiffel Tower; museum pass; Seine boat cruise; day trip to Versailles; scheduled group activities and school visits, full-time tour leader and assistance, International Emergency Medical Insurance.

Costs not Included: BC Tuition & fees, books & supplies; lunches; 6 dinners; independent site-seeing; passport and or visa (if required); immunizations (If required); additional baggage fees; tipping; and personal expenses.

Please note: The cost of airfare (value of the $780.00 deposit) is non-refundable.

Payment Deadlines: Application & Deposit - $780 Due: October 28, 2019 Extended!

Contact isilva@broward.edu or dcharlot@broward.edu for more information.
Payment 2- $600 Due: November 18, 2019
Payment 3 - $600 Due: December 9, 2019
Final Payment - $620 Due: January 6, 2020
Passport & Physician’s Statement Due: February 6, 2020

Program deposit and payments: Contact a faculty leader or the study abroad office for instructions on making payments at a BC Cashier's office

BC degree-seeking students who are looking to defray the program cost should check out the Faculty-Led Travel Grants and the study abroad Scholarships & Funding page regarding grants and scholarship opportunities that may be available to them!

• Broward College Faculty-Led Program Application
• Broward College Physician's Statement
• Copy of Passport (personal information page)

Program deposit and payments: Contact a faculty leader for instructions if making payments at the BC Cashier's office.

As part of the application and acceptance process, students must read the student handbook.

Do you have questions about the application process or want to find out about funding and scholarship opportunities? Contact the study abroad office at abroad@broward.edu!

Faculty leaders teach the courses connected to this program and travel with the students abroad. For more information regarding the program, please contact:

Dr. Dominique Charlotteaux
Education Pathway
South Campus - 69/122
(954) 201-8230
dcharlot@broward.edu

Dr. Isis Silva
Education Pathway
South Campus- 69/209
(954) 201-8893
isilva@broward.edu

Passport​
A passport is an official government document that validates a traveler’s identity and country of citizenship.  Students regardless of nationality, who are interested in studying abroad MUST have a passport valid for at least 6 months after their return date in order to do so.  For U.S. citizens, information on applying for a passport is available on the U.S. Department of State website.

Visa
A visa, different from a passport, is a government document placed in the individual's passport which authorizes them to request entry into the host country for a limited duration of time for business, pleasure, study, or other.

U.S Citizens are not required to obtain a visa and will be allowed to enter into France or any other Schengen Zone country under a tourist visa for a period of maximum 90-days. However, non-U.S. citizens should contact the Study Abroad Office for more information about their specific case.

International Students
F-1 international students attending Broward College who are interested in participating in a study abroad program should first speak with a Designated School Official (DSO) through the International Admissions Office to discuss their immigration status and any special circumstances they may need to consider prior to applying for the program.

Health Considerations
Vaccinations: There are no required/mandatory vaccinations to travel to France unless recommended by a physician or specific health conditions of a participant. All participants should be up to date with all routine vaccinations. For country-specific health and immunization information visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) official Website.

Physical Activity:Moderate physical activity that involves walks around the city and long-scheduled activities. Students are responsible for carrying their luggage from transportation to lodging.

Physician's Statement:All participants must submit a complete and signed physician's statement/release prior to the program start date.

Safety and Travel Considerations
The United States and France established diplomatic relations in 1778 following the United States' declaration of independence from Great Britain, and France provided key assistance to the United States as an ally during its war of independence. The Vichy Government of France severed diplomatic relations with the United States in 1942 during World War II; relations were normalized in 1944. The United States and France are among the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (P5).

Relations between the United States and France are active and friendly. The two countries share common values and have parallel policies on most political, economic, and security issues. Differences are discussed frankly and have not generally been allowed to impair the pattern of close cooperation that characterizes relations between the two countries.

Country-specific Safety and Travel Information
The U.S Department of State offers country information pages to assist international travelers. Each country's information page contains a Travel Advisory, Alerts, and other important details specific to that country that could affect you.Pay close attention to the entry and exit requirements, local laws and customs, health conditions, and other details to decide whether traveling to that country is right for you.

Please review France's country information page for country-specific information.

For more information about health, safety, emergency preparation, and travel considerations please review the Faculty-led Study Abroad Student Handbook.

Program Specific Policies

• Notice of cancellation will only be accepted from the applicant. The date of cancellation will be determined by the date upon which the Study Abroad Association receives a notification.
• The initial program deposit/cost of airfare is non-refundable ($795.00)
• Remaining payments are refundable up to 45 days prior to departure.
• No refunds will be given for program cancellations within 45 days of departure.

BC Study Abroad Policies - as stated on the Faculty-led Student Handbook
Once a student has departed for the program, a refund will not be issued. If there is a documented medical issue or an emergency situation, a written request may be submitted to the Study Abroad Office, which will consider a partial refund on a case-by-case basis.

Students violating this conduct code or demonstrating other disruptive, illegal, or inappropriate behavior may be dismissed from the program at the discretion of the faculty leaders or Broward College administration. Should the offense occur while abroad, the student would be solely responsible for any and all related travel expenses for their return to the United States. In such an event, students would be ineligible for a refund for any portion of the program.