GGC Study Abroad

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May 23, 2008
Students listen to a talk by Mr. Heinrich Siegmann.
Mr. Heinrich Siegmann, Head of US Affairs at the Swiss Bankers Association, talks to GGC students about the Swiss financial center.
 
May 22, 2008
Students at a restaurant in Zurich
Students enjoy their farewell dinner in Zurich, Switzerland.
 
May 21, 2008
After visiting Vibro-Meter in Fribourg, Switzerland, the Studies Abroad group enjoys Swiss hospitality with Mr. Peter Mosimann, Director of Human Resources
After visiting Vibro-Meter in Fribourg, Switzerland, the Studies Abroad group enjoys Swiss hospitality with Mr. Peter Mosimann, Director of Human Resources.
 
Photo of GGC students pose with sculpture outside the Museum of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva
GGC students pose with sculpture outside the Museum of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva.
 
Photo of GGC students visit the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva
GGC students visit the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva.
 
Photo of Fiona Ffoulkes gives a presentation on "The French Fashion Industry: Past and Present", at the American University of Paris
Fiona Ffoulkes gives a presentation on "The French Fashion Industry: Past and Present", at the American University of Paris.
 
May 19, 2008
Photo of students standing on the Pont de l’Alma with the Eiffel Tower in the background..
GGC students stand on the Pont de l’Alma with the Eiffel Tower in the background.
 
Photo of students on the cruise on the Seine.
GGC students take an evening cruise on the Seine.
 
Photo of students standing in front of the CIVC.
The visit to Epernay starts at the CIVC, the trade association for the champagne region.
 
Photo of students listening to Philippe Wibrotte, director of public relations.
Philippe Wibrotte, director of public relations at the CIVC, addresses the students about the champagne industry.
 
Photo of students touring Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte.
Studies Abroad students stand in front of 190,000 of the 75,000,000 botttles of champagne stored at Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte during the aging process.
 
Photo of students touring Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte.
The visit to Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte included an explanation of the champagne production process and tour of the state-of-the-art facilities.
 
Photo of students at lunch.
GGC students eat lunch in Epernay.
 
Photo of table at the Angelina cafe.
Angelina cafe is world-famous for their hot chocolate! GGC students had the opportunity to indulge in some of the fare. Just think melted chocolate bar...
 
Photo of GGC students in front of the Louvre.
GGC students stand in front of the Louvre.
 
May 17, 2008
Photo of Megan Ehmen and Abi Yates in front of the Eiffel Tower.
GGC Students Megan Ehmen and Abi Yates stand in front of the Eiffel Tower.
 
May 16, 2008
Photo of students with members of Coca-Cola France.
After their presentations, Christian Polge, President of Coca-Cola France (far left), and Clarisse Fageolles, Corporate Communication Manager (second from right), pose with group.
 
Photo of Dr. Peppas and Daryouch Aziz.
Dr. Peppas and Daryouch Aziz share a light moment at Coca-Cola France HQ.
 
Photo of GGC students in front of Coca-Cola France HQ in Paris.
GGC students stand in front of Coca-Cola France HQ in Paris.
 
May 15, 2008
Photo: A model makes her way down the runway at the Parsons Paris School of Design End of Year Fashion Show.
A model makes her way down the runway at the Parsons Paris School of Design End of Year Fashion Show.
 
Photo of students at Parsons Paris School of Design.
The Studies Abroad group was invited to attend the Parsons Paris School of Design End of Year Fashion Show.  Scouts from leading fashion houses come to the show to tap fresh talent.  This is a shot of Felix Gerster and Amanda Shadix posing by a model who is having her hair done for the show.
 
Photo of students students in the hotel lobby in Paris.
GGC students relax in the hotel lobby in Paris.
 
Photo of GGC students, on the Champs Elysées, taking pictures of the Arc de Triomphe.
GGC students, on the Champs Elysées, take pictures of the Arc de Triomphe.
 
May 14, 2008
Photo of students at the European Parliament in Brussels.
GGC students visit the European Parliament in Brussels.
 
Photo of Mr. Gergely Polner, Director General of the Communication, Visits and Seminars Unit, European Parliament speaking to students in Brussels.
Mr. Gergely Polner, Director General of the Communication, Visits and Seminars Unit, European Parliament, addresses GGC students in the Plenary Chamber.
 
May 13, 2008
Photo of students in Brussels.
(L-R) GGC students Megan, Ashley, Chad, Rico and Daryouch eat at a local Belgian restaurant.
 
Photo of students in Brussels.
GGC students Megan and Rico visit the Mannequin Pis.
 
Photo of students in Brussels.
GGC students tour Brussels.
 
Photo of students in the Grande Place in Brussels.
GGC students on the study abroad trip stand in the Grande Place in Brussels. Marie-Laurence Demousselle (center) from United Business Institutes met up with the group to conduct a walking tour and share her knowledge of Brussels and Belgium. In the background are the guild houses for which this square is noted.