Steps and time-line to get ready for your Fall 2010 semester abroad
The instructions listed below are for all students who have been accepted to the EU Studies program. Please check back regularly since this time-line will be continually updated.
Please complete the steps listed with a green arrow.
Last updated: August 24, 2010
Step 1. | Apply for your Passport
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Step. 2 | Apply to Georgia State University as a transient student (only for non-GSU students to take part in the EU Studies semester program) How to get started? Information on how to proceed is available at  Have questions or need help?: Please contact Dr. William Downs | When to start: Complete by: July 1 |
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Step 3. | Pay your program deposit through the online payment system at GSU How to get started? Contact Kenya Walker, Business Manager in the Department of Political Science, polkaw@langate.gsu.edu Note - tuition is not included in your program fee and will be billed separately. Have questions or need help?:
Please contact Kenya Walker | When to start: Complete by: June 1 |
Step 4. | Complete your GSU Study Abroad Packet Includes the liability/waiver/refund forms from the Study Abroad Office How to get started?  Forms can be downloaded here soon. Have questions or need help?:
Please contact Dr. William Downs | When to start: Complete by: after you have been accepted to the program |
Step 5. | Complete your University of Strasbourg Application How to get started? After you have been accepted in the EU Studies program, the first step, in order to lead to your successful application at EM Strasbourg Business School, is to fill out the forms and send the University of Strasbourg the following:- 3 passport-sized pictures - registration form at EM Strasbourg Business School Please click here for the entire instructions: http://www.em-strasbourg.eu/formations/programme-grande-ecole-foreign-students-administrative-formalities-91-0-en.html Have questions or need help?:
Please contact Dr. William Downs | When to start: Complete by: June 15 |
Meeting | Date: June 17 Time: 12:00 pm (noon) Location: GSU Campus - Building GBC, room 1081 Who should attend: Dr. Downs and Veronica will attend and requests that all students who have been accepted into the program also attend when possible. | |
| Update | Acceptance letters for the University of Strasbourg have already been
requested on your behalf by Dr. Downs. You will need a COPY of this acceptance letter (keep the original) to apply for your student visa through Campus France. Please see the following steps below. | |
Step 6. | Student Visa - Start the online process with Campus France This is the first required step to get your student visa. How to get started? Go to the Visa application page on this website for the detailed instructions. Download the Online User Guide to get started with Campus France Download an English translation of the Consulate long stay visa application Have questions or need help?:
Please contact Sherryl Major | When to start: Complete by: the end of June |
Step 7. | First Payment OR Financial Aid Deferral Form Due This is the payment for your study abroad program, lodging, excursions, etc. in Strasbourg. Regular applicants $4,000 Early Bird Applicants $4,400 Note - tuition is not included in your program fee and will be billed separately. | When to start: Complete by: July 15 , 2010 |
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Step 8. | TW Lord Insurance - this is required for your Visa process How to get started? Download and complete the T.W. Lord application form. Return your application and payment to Dr. Downs as soon as possible. He will forward them to T.W. Lord. T.W. Lord Insurance Policy Definitions Document Have questions or need help?: Please
contact Dr. William Downs | When to start: Complete by: as soon as possible - |
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Download this form and return it to renate@cepa-europe.com Details will be posted here soon. Have questions or need help?:
Please contact Renate Garcke | When to start: Complete by: Aug. 1 |
| Note > | Deposits: The following 2 refundable deposits will be requested of students during their first days and orientation at the Chateau: Cell phone – 30 Euro deposit Room – 250 Dollars (or 200 Euro) deposit To be paid: within the first days after arrival at the Château ____________________________ The costs for students to check out and use the bikes at the Château during their semester is already included in their study abroad fee. If students choose to take advantage of this option, the staff at the Chateau will also collect a 50 Euro refundable deposit from them. To be paid: the first time they check out the bike | |
| | Pre-select your courses. How to get started? Details will be posted here soon. Have questions or need help?: Please
contact Dr. William Downs | When to start: Complete by: TBA |
Step 10. | Start looking for flights. Arrive in Europe on or before: Sept. 1 Leave Europe: The official program ends on Dec. 18th, but if flights are less expensive after this date, the castle will stay open through Christmas, so if you like, you can stay longer for 25 Euro per night. We suggest that students arrive a few days before the official start of the program. Airports we suggest: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) Strasbourg Airport (SXB) If you fly into Frankfurt Airport, there is a direct shuttle bus which you can take to Strasbourg. Details can be found here Have questions or need help?:
Please contact Heide OelklausWe are glad to help answer your questions or give you advice about flight and arrival details. | When to start: Complete by: Aug. 1 |
| | Attend the Pre-departure Orientation in Atlanta, GAHave questions or need help?: Please
contact Dr. William Downs | August 16 |
| Payment due | Last program payment $3,995 Note - tuition is not included in your program fee and will be billed separately. | Aug. 31, 2010 |
| Time to start packing your bags | 2 weeks before departure day | |
 Things you should bring with you to Strasbourg:> 2 passport pictures of yourself (you will need them for your student ID card and your public transportation pass in Strasbourg) > Consider purchasing an Eurail ticket before leaving the US. You can't buy it in Europe and that is the incentive of the good deal for students who plan to travel extensively in Europe. > Eventually think about getting an international drivers license from AAA if you are considering renting a car. It only costs $15 and is a translation of your US license. (You will still need to bring your state driver's license and also a credit card.) > Form and documents: OFII form - signed by the consulate. This insures that you have housing and this form will need to be given to the perfecture (local residence office) in Strasbourg Helpful information can be downloaded here. |