Milton
Academy & Le Lycée Georges Duby,
Aix en Provence
Lycée Georges Duby at Milton: April 11 to April 25
Milton in France : May 31 to June 22
You can be one of a group of Milton students
who will spend three and a half weeks in France next June, accompanied
by two Milton faculty members. This year's exchange will mark
the 28th anniversary of Milton's French Exchange Program. Each
Milton student is paired with a student from the Lycée
Georges Duby, and during the group's stay in Aix,
lives with that student's family, sharing French family life.
During the day, classes are coupled with a program of cultural
experiences and historical visits. When the group from the lycée
comes to Milton, you will act as host to your exchange counterpart.
The French students will stay two weeks in April, attend classes
at Milton, and participate in various school activities. Boarding
students are responsible for finding a host family for their French
counterpart.
Our hope is that each student will bring back memories to cherish,
new confidence in their understanding and mastery of French, and
a newfound perspective on another culture.
The
Lycée and Aix
The Lycée Georges Duby is situated in a suburb of Aix,
and is reputed for its “section internationale” (an
advanced academic track with an international focus). Aix, the
town where Cézanne was born, is a charming artistic city
reknown for its typical Provençal atmosphere, and a perfect
place from which to discover Provence, with its rich natural,
cultural and culinary attributes. We will explore some of the
most attractive towns or villages in the South of France, including
Avignon, Nîmes and Les Baux de Provence. Visit the Web site
for The Lycée Georges
Duby
The
Excursion to Annecy
Picturesque Annecy, a little town, located on the shores of the
beautiful Lac D’Annecy, in the Alps region of Haute Savoie,
is the ultimate place from which to experience the Alps in the
summer months. We will enjoy the numerous activities offered by
the lake, explore the town, take a boat trip on the lake and hike
in the mountains.
Paris
No trip to France is complete without a moment to savor the romance
of Paris. We will visit the
major historical and cultural sites, like Notre Dame, La Tour
Eiffel, Montmartre, Le Marais and Le Quartier Latin, as well as
major museums like Le Louvre and Le Musée d'Orsay. We will
also take a boat trip on the Seine, and there will be a day trip
to the Château de Versailles.
| Tentative
Calendar |
| October |
Applications distributed |
| December |
Application deadline (December 3)
Decision letters sent |
| January |
Letters exchanged with French counterparts |
| March |
All permission forms due* |
| April 11 |
French students arrive |
| May 30 |
Meeting with parents
Group flies to France |
| June 22 |
Group returns from france |
"Before I left for the French Exchange 2003,
I was really nervous. I didn't think that my French was good enough
or that I would be able to communicate effectively while submersed
in the French language. However, when I arrived in France, all
my worries disappeared as I was overtaken by the French culture
and was received so warmly by my French family. The French Exchange
was the best experience of my life as I was able to explore the
country and culture that I had grown to love in the classroom
hands-on. I would highly recommend the French exchange to other
students because it is a life-changing experience."
-Jessica Giannone
"Though I was apprehensive at first I am SO happy I went
to France on the exchange. I had no idea how different another
culture could be until I saw it with my own eyes. It was one of
the best experiences I have ever had and I cannot believe that
I ever doubted going. Also, you do not need to be really good
at French to go, nor do you have to plan on studying French in
the long run. The value of the French Exchange extends FAR beyond
that!"
-Sarah Lorber
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Frequently
Asked Questions
How
will I get around France?
Travel within France will be on the TGV high speed train.
What is the cost of the program?
The projected cost for 2004, subject to the ratification
of the applicable air fare and the fluctuation of the dollar,
is approximately $1700. Limited financial aid is available:
please request it in writing to Mme Marie-Annick Schram
at the time of application. In addition, boarders should
expect to pay approximately $200 toward the cost of housing
their counterpart in Milton.
Who
is eligible to participate?
Students in classes III through I who are in their second
year of French or beyond may apply. The personal qualities
which are important for success in this program are adaptability
(to a French family and a new environment) and curiosity.
We are also seeking students who can help and support one
another, who will participate with enthusiasm and energy
in the activities of the group, and who like to enjoy trying
what is new and unusual. While participants must be committed
to improving their spoken French, the current level of proficiency
in the language is not the major criterion for selection.
How
do I apply?
Ask your French teacher for an application. Hand the completed
application to Marie-Annick Schram (Ware 523) by December
3, 2003. Apply early. Decision letters will be sent in mid-December.
For
more information contact:
Mme Marie-Annick
Schram
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898 - 2345
Fax: (617) 898 - 1703
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"I'm a homebody, incredibly American, and
hate the stress of travel, yet the French Exchange has become
one of the highlights of my time at Milton, so far. It was amazing
to see the landmarks such as Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Versailles;
staying in youth hostels was an experience unlike any other, it
was unreal; however, most importantly, I think, the friendships
I cultivated on the French Exchange will stay with me until graduation
and beyond. A few of the girls on the trip, whom I had never spoken
to before, are now my best friends; and those that I did know,
I only became closer to. Not to mention, my French has improved
twice over. What more is there to think about? I definitely recommend
the French Exchange."
-Marguerite Weisman
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