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Travel Study France

The next travel study to France will take place March 2-10, 2013. Students who participate will have the opportunity to spend three days in Angers & four days in Paris learning about french culture and business practices. In addition, participating students will be enrolled in GBA 489 or MBA 595 for three credit hours.

Program Description:

The SIUE School of Business Travel Study to France consists of three days in Angers & four days in Paris. Participants will have the opportunity to experience French culture and business practices while learning about the role of France in the EU.

Locations & Travel Dates:

The France Travel Study will take place March 2nd - 10th, 2013. Students will visit Angers & Paris, France.

Application Information:

Applications are due Thursday, November 15th. Application Instructions:

Complete Application Form
Please attach an essay with your application:
- Length of 250 words explaining
  - How you heard about this program
  - Why you want to participate
  - What goals you hope to fulfill through participation
  - What you hope to learn
  - How you will benefit professionally
- In the upper, right-hand corner of your essay, please:
  - Write your name (first, middle, and last)
  - Faculty member who is completing your Recommendation Form and his/her email address for
Ask an SIUE Business faculty member to complete the Recommendation Form and turn it in to our office by 4:30 pm on Thursday, November 15th 2012.
Turn in your application as soon as possible, but no later than 4:30 pm on Nov. 15th, 2012. Please also make sure the faculty member has turned in your recommendation by that time.

Application forms and Information documents:

2013 Travel Study Information

How to Apply

Application Form

Recommendation Form

Additional Forms

Travel Study Costs:

The cost will be $1,900 for students participating in the France Travel Study.

Included: Airfare, Transportation between Angers & Paris, Lodging, Opening & Closing dinners
Not included: Meals, SIUE Tuition, and Incidental expenses

Credit & Course Requirements:

Students will be enrolled in GBA 489 for three credit hours. The course is taught in seminar format and students will be reviewed based on the value they add to the course. Students will be required to attend 3 to 4 mandatory pre-trip class meetings and possibly 1 post-trip meeting.

Course Requirements:
- Presentation
- Personal Journal
- Final Exam
- Professional, responsible behavior, 24/7

Eligibility:

To participate in the France Travel Study, students must meet the following requirements:

Juniors and seniors in good standing at SIUE
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Priority will be given to School of Business students

Travel Leaders:

Dr. Janice Joplin

jjoplin@siue.edu

Dr. Ariel Belasen

abelase@siue.edu

Useful Information:

For additional information, contact the School of Business International Program:

Kelly Mulholland
School of Business International Program
FH 3301; Campus Box 1051
SIUE - Edwardsville, IL 62026-1051
phone 618-650-2922
kmulhol@siue.edu