Novancia Orientation PPT

PARIS, FRANCENOVANCIAORIENTATION

Introductions• Name• Other places you may want to travel? • Planning on staying after?• Speak any French?

Behavioral Expectations• You are an ISU ambassador and a representation of the U.S.• Novancia & France are your hosts – you will treat them with the

upmost respect• If you choose to behave poorly or fail to follow policy (CEA, Novancia, etc.), you WILL be sent home on your own dime! • This includes:• Alcohol / Drugs / Partying • Class Attendance / Tardiness • Disrespect to Instructors / Program / CEA/ Faculty Advisors / Peers /

French Culture / Tour Guides / Locals • This is a STUDY ABROAD program, not a vacation – if at any point your education appears to become a secondary priority, you will be asked to depart the program.

French Lesson • Laura Edwards (lcedwar@Ilstu.edu)

Booking Flights• Departure date = May 15th • Arrival date = May 16th • Return date = June 15th • Flights MUST fly into the Charles De Gaulle Airport and arrive NO LATER than 6:00 p.m. May 16th in Paris• Prepaid transportation does not include airports other than

Charles De Gaulle (both ways)!• If you arrive before May 16 or leave after June 15, you will need

to find your own transportation & housing during those times• Travel with a buddy; do not travel alone!• Take a direct flight; no connecting flights!• Avoid flying on “stand-by”• All flight information is DUE to Kristen by Friday, April 8th at 12pm.

Recommended Flights• TO PARIS: • Air France Flight 145• Departing ORD on 5/15 at 8:10PM • Arriving CDG on 5/16 at 11:30AM

• United Airlines Flight 987• Departing ORD on 5/15 at 6:15PM• Arriving CDG on 5/16 at 9:30AM

• FROM PARIS: • Air France Flight 144• Departing CDG on 6/15 at 4:15PM• Arriving ORD on 6/15 at 6:25PM

• United Airlines 986 • Departing CDG on 6/15 at 11:15AM • Arriving ORD on 6/15 at 1:15PM

Your Flight• Searching for affordable flights• www.studentuniverse.com• www.bookit.com• Actual airline websites• TIP: clear your browser history & cookies• Search & book flights on Tuesdays or Wednesdays

•Once you book your flight (4/7), you MUST complete the flight form and email it to Kristen at kmpresl@ilstu.edu.

Getting Ready to Leave• Call banks & credit card companies• Set up international cell service• Set up Skype account• Order Euros to bring with you• Make copies of your passport• Add parent to your bank account• Familiarize yourself with basic French language & culture • Refill prescriptions & get a copy of your script

Packing (23kg / 50lbs max) • WHAT NOT TO BRING: • Flat irons/curling irons • Electric razors• Electric toothbrushes • Blow dryers • Open purses/bags • Flip-flops • Expensive jewelry • 4 weeks worth of clothes• Fake designer bags • Large amounts of cash

WHAT TO BRING: Towels (at least 1) Adapter (not a converter) Travel size umbrella Purse/bag with zipper Cough drops/medicine Comfortable gym shoes Lock for a locker Bottled prescriptions 2 weeks worth of clothes Business casual outfit

Cathedral visits Comfortable flats Laptop & charger Wrinkle release spray Small suitcase for travel Camera Pocket French dictionary Sheets (twin size) Leave room for

souvenirs!

Communication with Home• Suggested methods:• Skype • Calling cards • Microchip • Wi-Fi in apartments • Wi-Fi hotspots

• Be aware of international charges • Connection charges• Per minute charges • Per text charges • Per photo text charges

Arriving in Paris • Step #1: collect your baggage & go through customs • Step #2: navigate to designated terminal • Step #3: look for CEA representative

• If you get lost, go to the orange service desks (they speak English!) • If your flight arrives late or you get lost, contact CEA at 011 33 6 63 25 09 20• CEA staff will greet you and lead you to shuttles that will bring you to the CEA Study Center for a short debrief. You will then be taken to your apartments

Dates to Know• May 16: • Check in and move into apartments • Purchase basic supplies

• May 17:• Full day CEA orientation • Welcome lunch • Boat tour

• May 18• Novancia orientation• First day of class

• May 26 • Kristen & Julie depart Paris

• June 15:• Depart Paris

• Other Important Dates:• Day trip to Normandy – Friday, May 20 • Day trip to Chartres – Saturday, May 28 • Day trip to the Loire Valley – Saturday, June 4• Free travel weekends: • May 21st/22nd • June 11th/12th

Housing• Apartments / 2-8 students • Includes kitchen & basic supplies • Private apartment bathroom • Twin beds (2-3 students per room)• Shared common spaces • Washing machine (no dryer) • Apartments located in central Paris • Easy Metro access within 25-30

minutes of Novancia• Not all students will be located in the

same building• Key or code access to building; key access to apartment

CEA • Partner Study Abroad Site • Orientation • Housing • Metro pass / transportation• Mail • Excursions • Emergency Contact• Student support staff • Study areas • Computer lab

Transportation • Metro

• CEA will provide you with a weekly pass for the duration of the program

• Do not bring valuables onto the Metro• Hold your items in front of you (pick-pockets are common) • Do not take the Metro after 10:00pm – take a bus/cab• Your Metro pass is only good for zones 1 & 2 • All other travel requires the purchase of an additional ticket

• Metro Rush Hour = TRAFFIC! Plan accordingly!• Stay hydrated! It gets crowded and hot! • Personal space does not exist on the Metro!• When crowded, please stand up!

Paris Set-Up

www.beau-paris.com

NOVANCIA• Location • 3, rue Armand Moisant

75015 Paris – France• Classes:• COM 372: Intercultural Communication (3 hours)• Paris Rhetoric • Professor Armoogum Sawmy

• Intercultural Management • Professor Frank Groninger

• COM 369: International/Global Marketing (3 hours)• Global Marketing • Professor Henri Simonet

• International Marketing • Professor Patrick

• IDS 133.25: Interdisciplinary Studies (1 hour)• Your Cultural Communication Experience• Julie & Kristen

Novancia Etiquette • Arrive on-time (or early) to class every day• Give yourself enough time to miss a metro train• Plan accordingly for Professor Armoogum’s site visits • Be respectful of the times he requests • Bring extra euros for entrance fees

• You may NOT miss or leave early from a class to accommodate travel or sight-seeing plans • Meal & coffee invitations from professors • These are not optional! • This will be framed as “shall we take coffee?”• To be polite, the professor will get his food/drink last; wait outside for

him/her before seating yourself • Speak softly in common areas• Only water is allowed in the classrooms • Adhere to dress code (business casual)

Parisian Culture• Parisian Fashion• Neutral colors • Flats (no flip-flops)• Business causal (date casual)• No sweat pants in public!• No screen t-shirts • Dining • Tipping is not necessary unless your experience was superb • Duration of meals is longer than American culture • Main course will not be delivered until appetizers have been cleared • Dinner time is commonly 8PM• Accepting drinks from others indicates your interest • You must request the check when you’re done • Checks will not be separated; bring enough cash to cover your portion • You must take your time while eating; you will offend Parisians if you

eat quickly

Parisian Culture Con’t• Communication • Limited eye contact • Keep to yourself (no small talk

necessary) • Personal space doesn’t exist! • Expect direct communication • Attempt to speak French first • French are not clock punchers, but they

will expect you to be• Traveling• Pedestrians do have the right of way;

but traffic does not stop for you! • Stay alert – electric cars, taxis, scooters,

bikes, cars and trucks – oh my!• Night Life • Getting hammered is not a thing• Be aware of your surroundings – you’re

in a foreign country!

Safety• General safety• Operate on a buddy system – never go anywhere alone • Register with the US Department of International Travel• www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.html• Know where the US Embassy is in Paris (and any country you

travel to)!• 2 Gabriel Avenue, 75008 Paris, France (8th District) • Important phone numbers• US Embassy 01 43 12 22 22• All Emergencies 112 • Students can dial from sim card

Safety•While sight-seeing• Cat Calls• Don’t respond! • Romas (gypsies) & common ploys: • Do not accept children • Signing petitions • Keep valuables in zipped bags•Metro travel• Avoid the metro past 10:00p.m. (take a bus/cab) • Do not pull out valuables on the metro (keep phones in

zipped bags)• Travel with a buddy• Keep bags closed and in front of you• MEN! Carry wallets and phones in front!

Currency• Approximate exchange rates:• 1 Euro = $1.12 US dollars • 5 Euro = $5.62 US dollars• 10 Euro = $11.24 US dollars

• The French prefer exact change• Especially small establishments

• Withdraw Euros weekly• Exchange rates are costly• Be aware of ATM & exchange fees

• Your debit/credit cards may not work in French establishments – pay with cash! • ATM machines will work fine

• Use caution; handle your cash as you would here in the States • Avoid airport and train station currency exchanges = EXPENSIVE! • Be aware of international charges! • Conversion charges• International charges

• Do not carry all your cards/cash at the same time (leave some in your apartment)

Weekend Trips• Book it before you go• Good travel sites and companies are

available in the pre-departure guide!• NO skipping class to catch a flight or

train!• You’ll need your passport; your

license isn’t valid• You must complete the CEA travel

survey every week, even if you’re staying in Paris • Always travel with a buddy!• Bring a lock for hostel stays • 1 carry on per person (strict!) • This includes purses • Do not transport illegal substances

or paraphernalia between countries• Ex: if you visit Amsterdam…

Miscellaneous • If you have any medical conditions, allergies, or health concerns in general, please make us aware of them• We will be in France May 15 – May 26. After this time, your

primary contact will be CEA. • After June 15, ISU is no longer responsible for you.

• Julie: 815-347-5194 or janavic@ilstu.edu• Kristen: 847-712-4409 or kmpresl@ilstu.edu

Facebook Group• Set up a Facebook group! • Do we have a volunteer?

Q & A!What’s left to think

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