·         A Three-hour course.  This course may be used to satisfy the International Course requirement.

·         This course may be used as an elective for any major.

·         The cost includes airfare, hotel, breakfast, transportation, and all entry fees.

·         Instructor’s permission is required to enroll.  The group will be made of a maximum of 10 students.

·         We will use reliable public transportation and do a lot of walking – Comfortable shoes a must.

·         Students should be able to travel with an airline carry-on on the way to Paris (22").

·         Hotel accommodation is in double rooms, single beds.

·          Hotel rooms will be assigned based on gender.  All rooms will have in-suite bathroom. 

·         Students will pay for lunch and dinner.  Dependent on location, several options may be provided.

·         Sometimes, if the weather permits it, we will have picnic lunches.

·        Students have to attend a social gathering for the group to get to know each other.

·         Students have to attend four classes (two hours each) on four weekends, before leaving.

·         Students have to prepare for these four classes.  Level of preparation will have an impact on grade.

·         Students have to attend a two-hour post trip meeting, submit their journal & prepare a research poster.

·         A map of Paris is required for the first week-end lecture.  Buy one before our social gathering.

·         Recommended map: Rough Guide Map: Paris (2nd Edition) - Eiffel Tower on cover.

·         Students have to have a valid passport.  Visa not required for US passport holders.

·         Students holding other than US passports will be responsible for getting their own visa if required.

·         Students will have to sign a form releasing UCO from responsibility.

·         Students will have to buy an international insurance (valid for a whole year - around $78).

·         Students will be asked to provide contact information in the USA in case of emergency.

·         Students will be encouraged to provide information on any health issue they might have.

·         First payment of $1,300 is required immediately to reserve a seat; your place is then guaranteed.

·         Making the first payment as early as possible gives you priority over others.

·         Second payment of $1,200 due by April 20, 2012.  Balance payment of $995 is due by June 22, 2012.

·         All payments, once made, are non refundable.  Early payments help getting better accommodation.

·         Students will need 2 photos: 1 for the international insurance card and 1 for the Metro pass in Paris.

·         Students agree to limit cell phone usage to emergencies and not use MP3 (or similar) during class time.

·         Students will partner with each other if engaging in any activity outside the group, outside class.

·         Paris is relatively safe, but no place is completely safe.  Students have to follow the safety instructions.

·         Students have the obligation of informing the instructor of any concerns or potential problems.