Info Session: UC Davis Summer Abroad "The Grand Tour"

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The Grand Tour

Info Session

Instructor and Program Coordinator

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John [email protected]

Jennie MoylanProgram [email protected]

Basic Program Info

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Program Dates: July 4 to August 1 Program Location: London, Paris, Les

Houches (French Alps), and Rome

Course 1: Humanities 180 (4 units)AND

Course 2: Humanities198 - Directed Group Study (4 units) P/NP grading only.

Location

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Field Trips

• The British Museum

• The Globe Theater

• West End Theater

London

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Activities

• Oriel College Library

• Walking tour

• Punting on the Cherwell

Oxford

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Paris

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Field Trips

• The Louvre

• Versailles

• Boat Ride on the Seine

Field Trips

•Montenvers

•Mer de Glace

•Nid d’Aigle via Bellevue

Les Houches

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Field Trips

•Colosseum / Forum

•Galleria Borghese

•Vatican Museum

Rome

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Field Trips

• Pompeii

• Naples Antiquities Museum

Pompeii

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Assignments

Participation

Citizenship

Academics

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Required ReadingPrimary sources

Short excerpts

WritingJournaling, directed and free

Short in-class essays (3)

Academics

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London•Singles in dorm with bathroom and “tea kitchen” down the hall and British breakfast.Paris•Doubles in a dorm with tiny kitchens.Les Houches•Doubles in small hotel with breakfast and dinner provided.Rome•Dorm style doubles with kitchens and bathrooms down the hall.

Logistics--Lodging

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• Metro card in each city

• Day trip to Oxford

• Eurostar London - Paris

• Bus Paris - Les Houches

• Bus Les Houches - Rome

• Day trip to Pompeii

Logistics--Transport

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Logistics--Group Meals

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• Welcome dinner in London

• Very special dinner in Paris

• Pizza in Naples

• Farewell lunch in Rome

Internet

Yes, but…

Laundry

On site

Other

Airfare Booking

Arrival instructions and more info in Program Specific Guide

Logistics

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Fees & Funding

See breakdown onlineFUNDING

• Financial Aid• Study Abroad

Awards• Scholarships

• More info online

Fees do not include: Airfare, airport transfers, books, & incidentals Personal travel during and outside of program dates Entertainment expenses including alcoholic beverages, and

personal purchases Expenses for medical and other emergencies Medical expenses for special needs

Fees include: Accommodations Admission to all field trips. Transportation to all field trips. Metro pass in each city A few special meals. Travel health and accident insurance Travel Guide

UC Davis Study Abroad Award Deadline: March 3!

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Enrollment

Enrollment Period:January 7 – April 3, 2015Start your

enrollment online

• First completed, first reserved

• Limited space in program

Enrollment Materials: 1 photo (2" x 2" color headshot) with your name,

program, and 2014 written on the back. $300 non-refundable deposit (check or money order

made out to "UC Regents") Enrollment Checklist Statement of Intent to Enroll Summer Abroad Contract Health Clearance Unofficial transcript (print from campus online

system) Copy of your valid passport or receipt/proof that you

have applied for one

Enroll by March 3 to be eligible to apply for the UCD

study abroad award.

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Hope to See You There!

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