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France Trip Madame Yonke Le 28 déc – le 6 jan / 2019/20

France Trip Madame Yonke Le 28 déc – le 6 jan / 2019/20. Introduction à Madame. Teaching experience: 7 years Travel experience: several European trips and trips within the states Family-stay experience: 1 in France Hosting experience: 1 in America

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France Trip Madame Yonke Le 28 déc – le 6 jan / 2019/20

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  1. France Trip Madame Yonke Le 28 déc– le 6 jan / 2019/20

  2. Introduction à Madame • Teaching experience: 7 years • Travel experience: several European trips and trips within the states • Family-stay experience: 1 in France • Hosting experience: 1 in America • Why am Ioffering a travel/family-stay program? • Why did Ichoose Language & Friendship? • Why do Ipromote hosting?

  3. Why Language & Friendship? • • They work with each group to plan a program that fits • the needs of the students • They reinforce communication in the languageas a key to understanding the culture. • They include a family stay to give an immersion experience and create international friendships. • They offer short-term hosting opportunities in the USA. • Discounts for those who travel. Double your international friendships! • An incredible opportunity for those unable to travel to bring the culture to their doorstep! • They have experienced staff of 10 women ~ former language teachers who understand our priorities. (Review back page of Program Enrollment Booklet – L&F’s Mission Statement and Staff Info)

  4. WHY? One can always be a tourist, but a family stay is a unique opportunity to be immersed in the language and culture. Value of a Language & Friendship Family Stay Program (See back page of Program Enrollment Booklet.) The family stay was incredible! There is no way to describe what I learned and what memories I will have for the fest of my life. The experience was priceless. ~ Alex Menard, Bettendorf, IA (above center)

  5. FAMILY STAY COORDINATORS ABROAD • Language & Friendship has an extensive network of teachers and friends abroad who dedicate themselves to the work of creating international friendships. • They find quality families in their school and community. • They meet with each host family personally to discuss the goals of the program. • They are present for the duration of the family stay, available to address questions and concerns. Family Stay – WHO & HOW?

  6. Family Stay – Host Families • VOLUNTEER to welcome students. Not paid. • ONE student placed with each family. • Host families see the educational benefit for their entire family • Most families have children near the age of the American student. • Some families with younger/no children want to host, too. If so, they give the American student the opportunity to meet other teens. • Matches are based on interests of student and family. • Not based on gender

  7. Available to help student and offer support during stay. • Students will have teacher’s contact information. • Will work with family-stay coordinator, host family and student if there are any questions or concerns. What L&F teachers say about L&F Family-Stay Coordinators: Both Anca and Myriam are amazing coordinators! The are now my friends! Family Stay – Your Teacher Mireille and Murielle are both wonderful & really take their jobs seriously. They put a lot of thought into their placements. Michael and Marcela are the best! They were organized, helpful, caring. You can really tell they love what they do. Françoise is amazing! She works so hard at matching. She has a gift!

  8. Family Stay – YOU! • The success of your family stay depends a lot on YOU (the student) – on your interest, openness and willingness to give of yourself. You will have in-depth preparation for this cultural experience: • “What would you say? / What would you do?” practice scenarios • Student Guidebook preparation information • Making the most of your stay • Following family routines • Greetings • Spending money • Meals • Rules • Going out • Phone/Computer Use

  9. New sisters – new friends!

  10. Le lavande, la nature, la beauté

  11. Les villages dans les collines Le lavande Le pontd’avignon

  12. Our Itinerary • Day 1 – Flight abroad 28-Dec Sat Depart Green Bay for Paris • Depart Green Bay; connect in Chicago/ORD to overnight transatlantic flight; dinner and breakfast in flight • Day 2 – 29-Dec Sun Paris • Arrive Paris CDG; private transfer to hotel. Begin Paris visits on the Ile de la Cité: Notre-Dame, la Sainte-Chapelle, la Conciergerie. Stroll the “bouquinistes” on the Seine and explore the Latin Quarter. Enjoy a welcome dinner!

  13. Day 3 – 30-Dec Mon Paris Begin the day with a visit of the Musée du Louvre. Then walk through the Tuileries Gardens to Place de la Concorde. Head up to the hill of Montmartre to visit the Sacré-Coeur and the artsy Place du Tertre. Later see the Arc de Triomphe and stroll the Champs-Elysées. Day 4 –31-Dec Tue Paris Visit the Musée d'Orsay and explore other sites on la Rive Gauche (Rodin, Invalides, Catacombes....); Continue with visit of the PalaisGarnier Opera! In the evening, climb la Tour Eiffel. Evening farewell dinner. Say au revoir to Paris aboard a Seine River Cruise boat!

  14. Our Itinerary • Days 5 01-Jan Wed Family Stay ~ Avignon/Carpentras • Happy New Year! Morning in Paris. In the afternoon, travel by train to Avignon/Carpentras. Meet host families and begin family stay. This is your time to be immersed in la vie française, sharing the daily life of your host family! • (5 – 10 Family Stay !) • Day 10 – 06-Jan Mon • Family Stay ~ Avignon/Carpentras Family Stay ~ Avignon/Carpentras Family Stay ~ Avignon/Carpentras • Family Stay ~ Marseille ~ Green Bay • “Au revoir” to host families. Private shuttle transfer to Marseilles /Marignane Airport; return flight; lunch and snack in flight

  15. France

  16. France

  17. Family Stay

  18. Price includes: • Roundtrip airfare, including estimated taxes, fees and fuel • Hotel accommodations including breakfast • Family-stay arrangements (meals with host family) • Transportation in country • # pre-arranged dinners • Entrance fee allowance • Medical/accident insurance • Extensive preparatory materials Estimated Price: $3485 based on 6-7 students and 1 leader$3395 based on 8-9 students and 1 leader

  19. Possible Discounts for you: • April 1 Early-Bird PLUS: $150 off your final balance • June 1 Early-Bird: $100 off your final balance • Hosting discounts: $100-$200 ($100 for 2 weeks / $200 for 3-4 weeks)

  20. Price does NOT include: • Passport costs • Lunches during travel portion (unless indicated) • Dinners that are not pre-arranged during travel portion • Spending money (about $40 per day; less during family stay) • Any items not listed as included Language & Friendship does its best to carefully estimate airfares, fuel costs, and exchange rates. These costs are subject to change due to circumstances beyond the control of Language & Friendship.

  21. Saving/Earning money • Baby-sitting, yard work, part-time jobs, garage sale… • Ask family/relatives to give money for birthday and holiday gifts to put toward trip (See Savings Chart in Program Enrollment Booklet.) You grow as a person; you connect with the culture; you connect to your own culture; you have a new appreciation for language; you learn from all the new experiences (the good & bad ones).Athena Aspnes, Sehome HS, Bellingham, WA (student)

  22. Fundraising: • Letters to family and friends • Seroogy’s Easter (starting aujourd’hui) • Seroogy’s bars • Receipts • Grocery-bagging • Students who come to ‘work’ at the store(s) that night will be the ones receiving the funds raised. • Culver’s fundraising night • 10% of total profit. Get the word out. Will be advertising. • Students who come to ‘work’ at Culvers that night will be the ones receiving the funds raised. Estimated Price: $3485 based on 6-7 students and 1 leader$3395 based on 8-9 students and 1 leader

  23. Behavior before trip: • Must maintain good academic standing, demonstrate excellent behavior, and be in excellent health. • Must attend all preparatory meetings and demonstrate a commitment to speaking the language and learning how to be a good and safe traveler. Behavior during trip: • Respect teacher/s and members of group, never venture out alone, abide by curfews. • No alcohol, smoking, drugs, sexual involvement, tattoos or piercings, or anything else that endangers your safety, the safety and well-being of the group. Program Eligibility and Expectations • Complete Program Expectations are in Program Enrollment Booklet and on L&F website. Parents and students sign application stating that they agree to these and will also sign a copy of the Program Expectations.

  24. Eligibility, cont’d IMPORTANT: Good Health! • Group travel is very strenuous: requires energyand flexibility! • Must report accurate and complete information about health on application form! • Some cases may require report from physician and/or educator or counselor. • Students must be able to self-manage any medication or health issues. Teacher’s responsibility is to the WHOLE group!

  25. Add any special instructions for your own requirements or your school’s requirements.

  26. WhyTravel Abroad? • Improves understanding of other cultures and our own culture • Creates international friendships • Offers real-life opportunity for students to use the language they’ve been studying • Develops self-reliance and personal responsibility • Enhances college and job applications It allowed me to hear how the language is actually spoken rather than how it is in a textbook. I felt completely immersed in a culture that was entirely new to me. I was forced to get accustomed to the differences, and it was a pleasure to do so! Justin Wirsbinki, Eagan High School, Eagan, MN

  27. Travel Safety • Safety of participants is primary concern of Language & Friendship: • L&F pays attention to world events and statements issued by U.S. Department of State. • L&F is in constant contact with coordinators abroad to stay informed of events in target country. Insurance • All participants covered by medical accident & sickness insurance for duration of program abroad. (See details on page 4 of Enrollment Booklet.)

  28. Review Eligibility, Health, and Program Expectations (page 2 of Program Enrollment Booklet). • Use the link in the e-mail invitation from your teacher OR Go to www.languageandfriendship.com/loginand create an account using the group ID found on your Program Enrollment Booklet • Complete each section of the Enrollment Materials online • This includes all family stay information • Please set aside time in advance in order to complete the application on time. • Click “Submit” to send your application to your teacher/organizer for review Instructions for Enrollment

  29. Enrollment instructions, cont’d. When your teacher has reviewed your application, you will receive an e-mail from your teacher either • Asking any questions OR • Approving you to proceed to step 4 • Finalize your application online WITH YOUR PARENTS and sign electronically • Make your initial payment (online or by check) • Traveler and parent(s) will receive an acknowledgement e-mail from L&F when your application has been processed.

  30. Family Stay Materials: As part of the online application, students must complete online: • Family-stay questionnaire • Two additional photos • Letter to host family Students will prepare practice drafts of letters to review with teacher before submitting online. (Letter-writing guidelines in Enrollment Booklet, page 7)

  31. When the Language & Friendship coordinator abroad has completed the matches, L&F will send us a letter with complete contact information. • You may receive an e-mail message from your host family before! Begin corresponding right away! Typically, matches are received 3-4 weeks before departure. Sometimes it can take a little longer, but rest assured a host family will be anxiously awaiting your arrival. Your Family Stay Placement

  32. have expectations of partying/drinking with friends while abroad. • won’t be able to make our meetings. • won’t be enrolled in our language class. • can’t live without using a cell phone. • are not willing to make the effort to speak the language. • won’t lightly pack all your things in a 22” suitcase. • are an extremely picky eater and won’t take chances with new foods. • won’t be able to keep up with the physical rigors of the trip (i.e. LOTS of walking!). Students, please DON’T sign up if you…

  33. are curious about a new culture and its people. • are adventurous and ready to try new experiences and new foods. • are flexible and able to adjust to the unexpected. • are ambitious and motivated to learn. • are independent and are able to be away from home and friends. • are social and interested in making new friends. • are open, tolerant and respectful of others. • appreciative of the efforts of others (teachers, parents and host families). Students, DO sign up if you…

  34. they cannot go without hearing from you for a few days. • can’t live without you for a couple of weeks. (Students may have the chance to call/email parents occasionally, but do not expect daily or hourly updates!) Assume no news is great news! Parents shouldn’t sign you up if…

  35. New friends! New experiences! All aboard!!!!!!!!!

  36. Save $100-200 when you host a student with L&F! (even if you host after traveling) • L&F Family-Stay Coordinators abroad send their own students to be placed with American host families. • A great way to prepare for your own family stayand understand what it is to be a good guest!  It’s good to learn to host, share space, think of others. Schaffer Family, Inver Grove Heights, MN Hosting

  37. What are the steps for getting a passport? • Go to www.travel.state.gov and click on the passport tab (websites listed on Page 4 of Program Application Booklet). • Different requirements/cost for students under 16. • Apply soon! (The sooner, the better!) • Iron Mountain Court House is fantastic!! • Court House or Walgreens for Passport photo NOTE: Non-US Citizens must have a valid passport or travel document and are responsible for confirming what documentation may be needed to enter the foreign country and return to the U.S.. Frequently Asked Questions (See L&F website for further FAQs.)

  38. How do we communicate meeting times and dates? • We communicate these meetings by email and by announcements. • Meetings are on ….. • What if I cannot make it to a meeting? • You can miss X meeting(s) (throughout all trip preparation) without penalization. We cover much essential material that you NEED to know for the trip. FAQs

  39. FAQs • Is it possible to travel separately from the group? • All participants are required to depart the U.S. WITHtheir group. It is possible, however, to request a return at a later date. See L&F website to download policy and request form. • Can I use frequent flyer miles or an airline pass? • It is very difficult and often impossible to get confirmed frequent flyer space during peak travel times when our spring and summer groups travel. It is essential that all participants depart the U.S. WITH their group. See L&F website for more information.

  40. FAQs • How much spending money is needed? • Spending money is needed for lunches, some dinners, and souvenirs. It depends on spending habits, but approximately $40 per day is recommended to cover meals that are not included in the program price. • All meals are covered during the family stay (except for school lunches in some instances). • What is the best way to take money abroad? • Debit/ATM cards (from your bank or a pre-paid VisaBuxx) • Credit cards • Small amount of foreign cash

  41. Are parent chaperones needed on Language & Friendship trips? No. It is Language & Friendship’s policy to not accept parents on a student program since it is a language-focused teacher/student experience. FAQs

  42. eyonke@kingsford.org (906) 779-2680 ext 1204 laurence@languageandfriendship.com (952) 215-3862 Contact us…

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