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The Dinner Plan is offered by some of our landladies; however, since all students are required to participate in the dinner plan, some students will need to travel to other homes for dinners. The plan gives you the benefit of frequent contact with French people, typically French meals at regular hours, and added opportunities for speaking French. Dinner is offered four evenings a week (three evenings a week for summer students). Days and times of the meals are fixed at the beginning of the semester. You may not miss a meal and expect to have it replaced. Breakfast is not included in the Dinner Plan: You will be able to prepare a light breakfast (coffee, tea, cereal, yogurt, etc.) in your room or in the kitchen, depending on your housing situation (kitchen privileges are not necessarily available in every housing option).
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Please keep in mind that the French are very proud of their culinary tradition. Do not expect to convert them to American eating habits. Be prepared to try new foods and new ways of preparing them. Dinners will begin the week after your arrival in Aix, usually on the first day of classes and will continue through the final exam week, with the exception of the vacation periods.
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French restaurants are interesting and fun, and offer a good insight into French life. They are also expensive--a medium meal (meat, two vegetables, beverage and tip) costs at least $10 U.S. A one-course meal with beverage (pizza or an omelette) could cost less. You will receive a list of restaurants upon arrival. There are four university restaurants in Aix, where students can buy an inexpensive warm meal (cafeteria-style) and eat with French students.
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French cafés serve beverages and light meals (sandwiches, salads). Cafés are, and have been, a part of French daily life since the late seventeenth century when the first café was established in Paris. Come prepared to enjoy life in Aix as the French do.
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