M E R E D I T H
A B R O A D
PA R I S : FA S H I O N
S UMMER 2016
Snapshot
PROGRAM
TENATIVE DATES:
June 13 - July 15, 2016
LOCATIONS:
 Paris, France at the Paris American Academy
 Includes group excursions to Rome, Florence, Nice, and
Belgium
COURSES: 6 CREDITS:
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Fulfills Global Perspectives & additional reqts. (see reverse)
FMD 943 — Fashion Forecasting
FMD 944 — French Fashion
Pre-requisite: At least one 3-hour French course
INTERNSHIPS:
 Students have several opportunities to work as Production
Assistants for Designer shows.
MEREDITH FACULTY:
Voices
STUDENT
“Experiential learning is just one of the pillars of Meredith College
and being able to study abroad with a well-known fashion department is just the icing on the cake. During my time in Paris, I
developed a global understanding of the fashion industry through the
cultural differences I experienced and my direct observations of the
international practices of retail buying in a European design house.”
Jennifer Coples, Summer ‘15
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID:
Additional study abroad funding is available.
Visit my.meredith.edu to access the International Programs Scholarship application. Deadline: February 15.
APPLY NOW!
Visit www.meredith.edu/studyabroad to access the
study abroad application. Program
applications accepted until December 11, 2015.
 Dr. Diane Ellis, [email protected]
ESTIMATED COST:
$8,500 (see reverse for budget)
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
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Go Strong. Go Global.
PA R I S : FA S H I O N
p ro g r a m d e ta i l s
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS:
“ Paris was such a life changing experience!
Every activity we did helped me gain more
knowledge about the fashion industry and the
French culture.”
-Autumn Daye, Summer ‘14
Program Site and Housing:
Paris American Academy (right) is a
private institute of higher learning in
Paris, France. Courses will be taught on
their campus. They also provide
housing in Nice, France and Rome and
Florence, Italy. Participants will stay in
furnished apartments, 2 or 3 per unit,
near the PAA campus in Paris. Apartments have full kitchens. Accommodations in Rome, Florence, and Nice will
be in 3-star hotels.
Educational Opportunities:
 Seminars with experts in fashion
and design and fashion forecasting
 Workshops with stylists in leading Design Houses
 Private tours of famous museums
 Invitations to private designer shows
 Embroidery and/or Hat making
 Evening Ballet and Bastille Day Dinner Boat
FINANCES:
Estimated program cost (includes):
$ 8,500
Application deposit of $100
Tuition for 6 credits
Housing in France and Italy
4 day trip to Italy
Day trip to Versailles, Giverny, and Antwerp,
Belgium
Overnight trip to Nice, France
Paris City Tour & museum tours
Evening ballet and Bastille Day River Boat
Transport to/from airport
Transport to/from Italy
Subway/bus pass in Paris
Additional Estimated Expenses:
Round-trip Airfare
$ 1,550
Passport (if applicable)
$ 150
Books
$ 120
Insurance
$ 70
Meals
$ 1000
Miscellaneous
$ 200-500
Personal Spending/Independent Travel
$ 600-1200
Note: Estimates are based on previous student reports. These
are conservative estimates. Your spending habits may differ.
Scholarships: Deadline is February 15, 2016. Application at
my.meredith.edu under “International Programs.”
ACADEMICS:
COURSE & CREDIT
INSTRUCTOR
DESCRIPTION
HOW DOES THIS
COUNT?
FMD 943:
Fashion Forecasting,
3 credits
Dr. Diane Ellis
Visiting Professor for
Paris American Academy
[email protected]
The study of the gathering, analyzing,
interpreting, and diffusion of information for
the purpose of increasing the competitive
advantage of the textile and apparel industry.
Fashion
Merchandising &
Design Elective
FMD 944:
French Fashion,
3 credits
Dr. Diane Ellis
Visiting Professor for
Paris American Academy
[email protected]
This course examines the relationship between
the fashion industry and the cultural
environment in France and Italy.
Fashion
Merchandising &
Design Elective
O F F I C E O F I N T E R N AT I O N A L P RO G R A M S
Go S t r o n g. Go Glo b a l .
Meredith reserves the right to make changes to the program itinerary, schedule, cost, academic program, etc., as necessary.