<h2>Angers Summer Program</h2>
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<p>The 4-5 week <a href="http://www.essca.fr/EN/ETUDIANT_INTERNATIONAL/summer_programmes/angers_summer_programme/Pages/accueil.aspx" target="_blank">ANGERS SUMMER PROGRAM (ASP)</a> , taught entirely in English, offers a thorough understanding of how the European Union, and the delicately balanced cooperation between its member states, really functions. It also provides a firsthand initiation into all the essential aspects of European business and its interactions with the United States and other regions of the globe. Students earn 6 credit hours (MBA 532, GBA 489 and/or an elective course).</p>
<p>The Angers Summer Program is <strong>June 15 to July 14, 2011</strong>.</p>
<p>*<a href="http://www.essca.fr/FR/etudiant_international/summer_programmes/angers_summer_programme/Pages/angers-summer-programme-actus1-sept09.aspx" target="_blank">Read about students' experiences at ASP 2009</a></p>
<p><a href="/id0904f67a803a7534">How to Apply</a><br /><a href="/id0904f67a8056b7ef">Cost and Financial Considerations</a><br /><a href="http://www.siue.edu/business/international/links.shtml">Preparing to Go Abroad</a></p>
<h3><strong> </strong><strong>Costs:</strong></h3>
<p>ESSCA's Program fee includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Housing in Angers, Brussels and Paris.</li>
<li>Some breakfasts in Angers, Brussels and Paris.</li>
<li>All lunches in Angers, Paris and on all-day field trips</li>
<li>Official farewell dinner in Paris.</li>
<li>Some local transport in Angers (bus), Brussels and Paris (metro).</li>
<li>Transport Angers-Brussels and Brussels-Paris by high-speed train.</li>
<li>Company field visits and cultural field trips organized by ESSCA. Entrance fees and guided tours during the organized field trips.</li>
<li>Access to PC, Internet and library at ESSCA Angers & Paris</li>
<li>Assistance by course director</li>
</ul>
<p>Additional Expenses born by participants - NOT included in ESSCA's program fee:</p>
<ul>
<li>SIUE Tuition (6 hours)</li>
<li>Meals</li>
<li>Passport</li>
<li>Personal Expenses</li>
<li>Airfare</li>
<li>Health Insurance: Each participant must send proof of valid international health insurance or travel insurance covering hospital care and repatriation (either in French or English)</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong> </strong><strong>Basic Pre-Departure Information:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Apply for passport after applying to the school at Circuit Court Clerk at the Madison County Courthouse 155 North Main Street Suite 120, Edwardsville, IL: Need Valid Drivers License, $97 Check or Cash, and passport photo (Available at CVS: 124 S Buchanan St , Edwardsville , IL).</li>
<li>Get an ISIC Card: Click <a href="http://www.myisic.com" target="_blank">here</a> for more Information</li>
<li>Apply for Financial Aid: Click <a href="http://www.siue.edu/financialaid" target="_blank">here</a> for more Information</li>
<li>Shop for airline tickets: <a href="http://www.expedia.com/daily/home/" target="_blank">Expedia</a>, <a href="http://www.studentuniverse.com/" target="_blank">Student Universe</a>, <a href="http://www.statravel.com/" target="_blank">STA Travel</a></li>
<li>Purchase phone card: Click <a href="http://www.goabroad.ekit.com/ekit/home/" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Register at the Department of State: Click <a href="http://www.state.gov/" target="_blank">here</a></li>
<li>Leave a copy of your passport with the SIUE International Programs Office</li>
</ul>
<p>*<a href="/id0904f67a805cc2db" target="_blank"><strong>Contact students who have studied abroad</strong></a></p>
<p>* <strong><a href="/id0904f67a805cc7c3" target="_blank">Packing and Travel Tips</a></strong></p>
<p>* <a href="/id0904f67a805cc2da" target="_blank"><strong>Why Learn French?</strong></a></p>
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