Foreign Study Program in Versailles, France
Furman University
Fall Term 2002

Preface

Getting Ready

Documents You Will Need

Passport
International Student ID Card
Eurail Pass

Travel Arrangements

Airfare
Transfers to and from airports

Money, Money, Money

The Euro
How Much Do Things Cost?
How Much Should I Bring?
In What Form Should I Bring It?
Medical Insurance

Homestay

Assignments
Families

Weather in Versailles

Packing Tips

Getting Along in France

Preparation
Once You Are Abroad

The First 24 Hours

Flight Atlanta-Paris
Welcome Breakfast
Jet Lag and Culture Shock
The First Class Meeting
Let's Eat

Versailles

The Town
Shopping In and Around Versailles
Restaurants
Safety
Visiting Your Furman Professor

Course Work

French 49
French 50
French 54
Miscellaneous
Typical Class Schedule

Social Activities

Welcome Breakfast
Group Dinner
Goûter
Rally and Reception
Farewell Dinner
Thanksgiving
La France en Miniature

Public Transportation

Buses
Taxis
Trains
Paris Metro

Weekend Outings

Paris Visits
Museums
Sunday Strolls
One-Day Extended Excursions
Weekend Excursions

Land Tour

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me!

Publications

Suggested Readings

Coming Home

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