France. Study Abroad

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1 France Study Abroad

2 CHANGE THE WORLD The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page. - ST. AUGUSTINE In his best selling book The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman argues that globalization has changed the way in which we view the world. A reality of life in the 21st Century is we are now connected, almost on a daily basis, with people from all over the world. As a response to our living in an increasingly global society, MQT encourages students to gain a heightened awareness and understanding of diverse languages, cultures and new developments related to globalization. Saint-Denis International School is located in Loches, France - just two hours from Paris. Loches is a medieval town situated in the Heart of the Loire Valley, in a quiet and safe environment. It is the ideal learning destination. Saint-Denis is a combined primary, middle and high school. The school welcomes students from over ten countries. The International Section of Saint-Denis is a forum of cooperation between the different nationalities present in the school, encouraging cultural diversity and individuality. Its objective is to enable French and foreign students alike to acquire cross curricular knowledge through learning subjects in a foreign language. This particularly helps to integrate foreign students into the French school system and allows them to have contact with young french people both inside school and within the boarding house environment. This is a full study abroad, semester-long opportunity. Students can spend three months studying abroad and receive between eight and ten credits. This program is extremely beneficial for those students looking to take their language and globalization skills to the next level. Students will study abroad from September to November.

3 SEE WHERE YOUR ADVENTURE MAY TAKE YOU! The Eiffel Tower, The Catacombs, The Louvre, The Pantheon, Notre Dame Catherdral The Royal City of Loches, Maison Lansyer, Les Bains Douches, Collegiate St. Ours, Carriere de Vignemont Le Vieux Tour, Castles, Churches, Museums, The Loire River A Day in the Life 16 6:30 a.m. Wake Up 7:30 a.m. Breakfast 7:50 a.m. Bus 8:30 a.m. Geography 10:30 a.m.french Free Period (45 mins) Free Period (45 mins) 1:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:30 p.m. French 3:00 p.m. English Literature 3:45 p.m. French 5:00 p.m. School Day Ends 5:30 p.m. Bus Back to Dorm 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Study Table 9:00 p.m. Free Time 10:00 p.m. Lights Out Having the opportunity to spend a semester in France was an eye-opening experience, not only to the culture and way of life of people around the world, but also to my own life. Living, for the most part, independently helped me mature and grow. I am very thankful for the chance to explore the world and who I am as a person. Olivia Lembcke 17 Study Abroad 2014

4 for students who want to change the world! Marquette Catholic High School s Global Studies Program provides a global educational and service experience, open to all students, helping them travel from the classroom to the real world. For more information, contact Meg Richardson at mrichardson@ marquette-hs.org. To learn more about St. Denis International School visit them online at West 10th Street Michigan City, Indiana

5 Marquette Catholic High School Application to Study Abroad Saint- Denis International School in Loches, France September-November 2015 This is a full study abroad semester-long opportunity. Earn 8 10 credits. Fee: $1,400.00, which includes airfare (varies) and administrative fees, activities, courses, room and board, books, etc. (the student must be a registered MQT student.) Please print your responses and turn the completed form to the Global Studies Office (Meg Richardson) located at 412 W. 10 th Street on the MQT Campus. Contact Information: Name: Cell Phone: Parent / Guardian(s): Address: Phone/ Academics Current Grade Level: Last First Middle Home Cell Work GPA: Foreign Language: French Spanish None Other: List any honors, dual credit or advanced classes you are taking or have taken. Attendance Absences last semester Times tardy last semester: Extra-Curricular Activities Which activities are you in involved in? Please list all including athletics, clubs, internships, etc. List any other traveling experience you have had, particularly travel you have taken abroad and travel you have taken without your parent or guardians. Medical List any medical or health issues you have. Include allergies, treatments and medications you take. Essay Complete a word essay (12pt Times New Roman, MLA) explaining why you feel you would be a good candidate for overseas travel and study. Include what you hope to gain from this experience and how you will use it in your future. For more detailed information on Loches, St. Denis International School, and all of our global studies programs, please reference our web site at