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ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION 18 years or older by program departure date Good academic standing by end of Fall 2023 Prerequisites None PROGRAM FEE 3 100 Includes Accommodations Workshops Excursions and entrance fees per itinerary Ground transportation Welcome dinner 24 7 logistics support and emergency assistance Students are also responsible for the following expenses NOT included in the program fee Round trip airfare from Austin to Paris ACC course tuition fees and books Meals not included in program fee Personal expenses International travel health insurance Passport and visa fees if applicable Vaccinations if applicable A 400 deposit applied toward program fee is due within one week of program acceptance Program fee payment deadline is due February 29 2024 via ACC Marketplace ACC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS Board of Trustees Study Abroad Scholarships 1 000 Tyler Center for Global Studies Study Abroad Scholarships 2 500 Applications due February 15 2024 OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship 5 000 maximum Gilman McCain Scholarship 5 000 maximum Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships 1 250 minimum HI USA Explore the World Scholarship 2 000 Joshi Miscall Global Austin Scholarship 1 000 STEPS TO APPLY 1 Choose a study abroad program You can browse all programs at our website 2 Schedule and complete a video advising session starting August 28 2023 Advising can be scheduled online at our website 3 Complete and submit an application 4 Complete an interview with program faculty leader Advising Hours Tuesday Wednesday Friday 9 30am 12 30pm and 1 30pm 3 30pm Application deadline is February 8 2024 Acceptance is on a first come first served basis It is recommended that you complete advising and all application requirements as soon as possible Maximum number of participants is 15 ACC International Programs faculty led study abroad programs are a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students Student participants must abide by all program rules and regulations Program dates itinerary and fees are subject to change Program fees are non refundable FINANCIAL AID Contact any ACC campus Financial Aid Office if you have questions about eligibility studyabroad austincc edu 512 223 7114 www austincc edu studyabroad ACCStudyAbroad FRANCE Fashion Summer 2024 Earn 6 credits in Special Topics MRKG 1391 and Principles of Retailing MRKG 1302 while exploring Paris with your ACC classmates and Adjunct Professor Kathy Walton SESSION AND DATES Session First 5 week Summer Session 2024 Class at ACC before departure Orientation Program in France May 22 June 5

FACULTY LEADER MESSAGE Dear Students What better way to study fashion than at its heart Paris where you can gain first hand experience through the arts fashion history and fashion in today s business world Consider yourself invited to the France Fashion study abroad program an adventure of a lifetime to study the history culture art and future of the fashion world We will meet current leaders in the fashion world and study the works of designers such as Dior Pierre Cardin Chanel Yves Saint Laurent and others We will tour designer workspaces and gain a deeper understanding of how and why the business side of design must also be successful as well as the future of fashion and study trends of what is next By walking the grand boulevards of Paris to see all the famous fashion retailers and visiting their showrooms you will better understand the relationships between the creation of fashion and the business side of fashion Visits to the fashion museums will help you learn about design over time and its impact In addition we will visit two fashion colleges that feature fashion design and work placement opportunities that you will want to explore And we will visit Versailles a royal palace with deep connections to the fashion world Studying abroad is a transformative process You will gain a new perspective of the world build your confidence and your self reliance This multidimensional learning experience will stay with you for a lifetime It will bring to life historical cultural artistic and business influences as you experience the fashion industry To learn at the heart of fashion Paris will be life changing while also being a significant career influencing opportunity I am passionate about bringing learning opportunities to life and I want to share that experience with you I hope you will join me on this exciting adventure Kathy M Walton Ph D Adjunct Professor Marketing kwalton austincc edu PROGRAM ITINERARY Paris 14 nights Tuesday May 21 Day Depart Austin for Paris Wednesday May 22 Morning Arrive Paris Afternoon Check into Accommodations Evening Welcome Dinner Thursday May 23 Morning Hop on Hop off Bus City Tour Afternoon Seine Boat Cruise Evening Free Time Friday May 24 Morning Trend Union Afternoon Paris Fashion Institute Evening Free Time Saturday May 25 Morning Palais Galliera City of Paris Fashion Museum Afternoon Walking Tour of L Avenue Des Champs Elysees Evening Free Time Sunday May 26 Free Day Monday May 27 Morning Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche Afternoon Grande Epicerie de Paris Evening Free Time Tuesday May 28 Morning Musee du Parfum Afternoon Museum of Decorative Arts in Louvre Evening Free Time PROGRAM ITINERARY Wednesday May 29 Morning Pierre Cardin Foundation Museum Tour Afternoon Pierre Cardin Foundation Workshop Tour Evening Free Time Thursday May 30 Morning Yves Saint Laurent Museum Afternoon Walking Tour of Triangle D Or Evening Free Time Friday May 31 Morning Walking Tour of Montemartre District Basilica du Sacre Couer Afternoon Galeries Lafayette Fashion Show Evening Free Time Saturday June 1 Morning Galaries Lafayette Tour Afternoon Opera Garnier Evening Free Time Sunday June 2 Free Day Monday June 3 Morning Cite de la Mode et du Design Afternoon French Fashion Institute Evening Free Time Tuesday June 4 Day Excursion to Versailles Evening Free Time and Prepare for Departure Wednesday June 5 Depart Paris for Austin or Independent Travel