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The Paris Spring Break 2010 Trip provides an opportunity to visit the perfect city- beautiful, romantic, and imbued with vitality and culture-within an academic context. We will visit its museums, monuments, cafes, parks, bridges, theaters, cemeteries, restaurants, famous underground catacombs and sewer system. Important sites visited include: Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Orsay, Carnavalet Museums, The Bastille Opera and The Champs-Elysees along with an evening cruise along the Seine River. Versailles is one of the most visited palaces in Europe. Louse XIV's powerful court set the European standard for elite culture for several hundred years. Versailles represents the apotheosis of royal indulgence, state propaganda and over-the-top decor.

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Preliminary Itinerary

Meet This Program's Leaders

Dr. Philip Whalen, Director Honors Program. Dr. Whalen has previously organized & led five Coastal Carolina University study-abroad programs, and is a native French speaker. E-mail: pwhalen@coastal.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Howie, Assistant Professor Visual Arts. Dr. Howie has extensively traveled in Paris and France, including a 6-week study abroad to Paris as a student E-mail: ehowie@coastal.edu

Frequently Asked Questions:

When is the deadline for application?

Priority Deadline for program application ($50 off the total program cost) and deadline for all scholarship applications is November 6, 2009. (Completed applications, along with a $500 deposit, must be in the Office of International Programs by close of business on November 6, 2009 to meet the priority deadline).

Normal Deadline for Program Admission (Regular Program Fee) is November 30, 2009 (No scholarships are available after the priority deadline. A $500 deposit must be submitted along with the completed application to meet this normal application deadline).

When does this program take place?

This is a Spring Break program and takes place March 12-21, 2010.

What is the cost of this study abroad program?

The cost of this program is $2,450, and includes airfare, airport to hotel shuttle, double occupancy accommodations in a three-star hotel, five-day museum pass, weekly metro pass, two group dinners, evening boat ride, Eiffel Tower visit, Paris Sewer visit, and one evening at the Bastille Opera. Program participants will be simultaneously registered to take HONR 450: The City as Text and Context (3 credits) and HIST 450 (3 credits) for Spring 2010.

When are payments due for the program?

Deposit $500 due with application 2nd Payment December 15, 2009- 50% of remaining balance 3rd Payment January 15, 2010 - remainder of balance

How many credit hours can I complete during this program?

This program is a supplement to HONORS 450: The City as Text and Context (3 credits) and HIST 450: The City in European History (3 credits) and therefore tuition will be paid as a part of the regular Spring 2010 tuition.

Does this course/program satisfy core curriculum requirements?

Yes, this course counts to satisfy Core Curriculum Goal 5b (Global Awareness) for Coastal Carolina University.

Are scholarships or financial aid available for this program?

Graduates of Horry County high schools are encouraged to apply for the new Horry County Higher Education Commission International Awareness Award ($1,000 - $2,000 per award available). To determine whether you have additional eligibility for financial aid during the Spring or Summer short-term study abroad programs, please see your Financial Aid Counselor in Kingston Hall. To meet the priority deadline and for scholarship consideration, complete this form and return to the OIPS by November 6, 2009. The general deadline for submission of this packet is November 30, 2009.

Are there any prerequisites for this study?

The student must be a participating member of the Honors 450 program or HIST 450 program at Coastal Carolina University.

Do I need vaccinations to participate?

Coastal Carolina University strongly recommends that program participants are vaccinated for all Center for Disease Control (CDC) vaccinations for each area to which the program is traveling. Please visit the website http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ for your destination.

What are the physical demands of this program?

This program will require a great deal of walking within the city of Paris. Participants will be transported by bus and subway and there will be extended periods of standing.

For More Information, Please Contact:
The Office of International Programs & Services
Mr. Geoffrey Parsons, M.Ed.
Director, International Programs & Services
843-349-2054 / parsons@coastal.edu

Ms. Lori Patterson, M.P.S.
Coordinator/Advisor, Study Abroad
843-349-2684 / lori@coastal.edu
Singleton Building 119