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Summer 2020 Chaperone-Led Trip to France - Info Meeting November 20th!



Come learn about the chaperone-led trip to France for Summer 2020! This immersion-based trip is your chance to stay with a host family, practice French with native speakers, and learn about the local culture.



At the informational meeting we'll share more details about the trip and the application process and hear from former participants for a student's perspective. Then, we'll end with a Q&A session for any other questions you have.

Can't wait until then to find out more about the trip? Check out the French Programs on our website or email info@andeo.org!

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