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Ms Molly Gleason Group ID #115091

Ms Molly Gleason Group ID #115091. Conservación Costa Rica — July 12-20, 2012. To enroll: 1.       Go to www.acis.com/register 2.       Choose Participant/Student 3.       Enter Group Leader ID#: 115091 4. Enter Group Leader Last Name: Gleason. Agenda. Why travel? Who is ACIS?

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Ms Molly Gleason Group ID #115091

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  1. Ms Molly Gleason Group ID #115091 Conservación Costa Rica — July 12-20, 2012 To enroll: 1.       Go to www.acis.com/register 2.       Choose Participant/Student 3.       Enter Group Leader ID#: 115091 4. Enter Group Leader Last Name: Gleason

  2. Agenda • Why travel? • Who is ACIS? • A Typical Day • Learning Objectives • Cultural Connections • Trip itinerary • What’s Included • Extra Benefits • Cost • Automatic Payments Option • Protection Plans • Next Steps • Questions and Answers

  3. Why Travel? • Whether enjoying gelato at a café in Rome, embarking on a canopy tour of the rainforest in Costa Rica, standing atop the Great Wall in China, or ordering tapas in Madrid, ACIS students: • Acquire skills and knowledge that prepare them for future success in college and careers • Gain global perspective, cultural awareness, independence and responsibility • Develop a spirit of discovery and love of learning that lasts a lifetime “The trip was absolutely amazing. It has convinced me to study abroad. It couldn’t have turned out better!” — Amanda Kesner, ACIS Participant, New Jersey

  4. Who is ACIS? • Premier provider of the highest quality educational tours since 1978 • Division of AIFS, the leader of international education programs since 1964 • Financially secure institution with more than $130 million in annual revenue • Wherever you are, ACIS is there:We have offices in Boston, Chicago, Houston, Sacramento, London and Paris, with affiliate offices in Rome and Madrid and local representation at every destination ACIS travels to. ACIS Report Card 98% Rate overall satisfaction good to excellent 99% Rate educational content good to excellent 97% Rate ACIS Tour Managers good to excellent Percentages for travel in 2009

  5. A Typical Day 7:30-8:45 Start your day with breakfast . 9:00-12:00 Enjoy a morning activity such as monitoring the sea turtles or visiting a waterfall! 12:00-1:00 Lunch: While in Gandoca, lunch is included. In other cities, lunch will be on your own — your tour manager will have suggestions for you on where to eat. 1:00-6:00 Participate in another activity such as hiking through the rainforest or visiting a nearby farm! 6:30-7:30 Time for dinner. 7:30-11:00 Enjoy free time, or engage in activities arranged by your Tour Manager! ** Please note that while in Gandoca, your hours of service needed might be in evening instead of during the day

  6. Learning Objectives Each trip includes specific Learning Objectives that are highlighted during the tour and which will help you reflect on the history and cultures of the place you are visiting. During your trip you will: • Learn about sea turtles’ nesting dynamics and get a taste of scientific field studies after actively participating in a sea turtle conservation project. • Understand the importance of a Green orientation to economic and political development in a country with a long-standing and exemplary approach to conservation and ecotourism. • Learn the way in which the intricate and often fragile interdependence of the plants and animals in a particular environment define and sustain an ecosystem.

  7. On every tour itinerary, ACIS has included Cultural Connections—interactive experiences that enable students to engage with the places, people and cultures they are visiting! Learn more about the Cultural Connections on your tour at www.acis.com/trips. • Canopy Tour — Gain a bird's-eye perspective on the many species of birds, mammals and plants that make up a rainforest. • Jauri Tropical Farm Visit — Learn about the planting and harvesting of native produce, process sugar cane and make lunch with fresh traditional ingredients at an ecological farm. • Sea Turtle Conservation Project — Participate in an important coastal-marine conservation effort and learn about the life cycle and habits of nesting sea turtles.

  8. Trip Itinerary Day 1: Flight to San Jose ¡Buen viaje!Your ACIS Tour Manager will meet you at the airport and welcome you to Costa Rica!

  9. Trip Itinerary Days 2 – 4 | Gandoca Travel to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, home of the Leatherback Turtle nesting grounds! Projects will vary depending on what the project needs are at the time.

  10. Trip Itinerary Days 5 – 6 | San Carlos View the spectacular Arenal Volcano, then dip into the waters of a local hot spring as you look up at the crimson lava flowing above!

  11. Trip Itinerary Days 7 – 8 | Samara Beach Continue on to Guanacaste and enjoy some time relaxing at the beach and exploring the rainforest!

  12. Trip Itinerary Day 9 | Fly home from Liberia ¡Adios!

  13. What’s Included • Round-trip flights on commercial airlines • Service of an ACIS Tour Manager—a highly trained, multilingual guide, educator and travel expert who provides educational commentary and activities and manages travel logistics • Daily continental breakfasts and dinners (vouchers where available) • Accommodations in three- and four-star conveniently located hotels • Surface transportation and airport transfers • Excursions and activities as indicated in your tour itinerary, including comprehensive walking tours and Cultural Connection activities • Basic Protection Plan which provides medical coverage and cancellation insurance • Job Loss Protection included on every tour • 24-hour global support network and on-call emergency service

  14. Travel Essentials • TripStream • Take your family and friends along with youas ‘virtual’ guests! Your tour manager will be sending updates each day of your activities • ACIS’ Travel is Education Scholarship Contestawards students up to $1,000 off their tour • ACIS backpack and luggage tags • Destination Information—www.acis.com is loaded with information on what to pack, souvenir suggestions and more. Plus, an informative and fun ACIS Travel Journal to bring along on tour. • ACIS eKit Global phone cards, which save you up to 70% on international phone calls, are available for purchase. • ACIS Travel Prepaid Visa Cards are a secure and convenient way to access funds while on tour.

  15. Cost Program Fee** $2659 Registration Fee $95 Estimated Departure Fees $396 Weekend Surcharge $50 Fall and Extra October 1st Discounts $-200 Total $3000 Additional fees: Single Room Supplement $640 Double Room Supplement $320 Ultimate Protection Plan $225 Comprehensive Protection Plan $180 Recommended Tipping: Tour Manager $5/day per person Bus Driver $3/day per person **Please note: Price is valid until October 1, 2011, with $195 deposit

  16. Automatic Payments Option • Automatic Payment Advantages: • FREE enrollment • Avoid late fees • 24/7 control over your trip budget and scheduled payments • Even payment amounts over a longer period of time • You can set your last payment to be processed as late as 45 days before you departBonus: All 2011 participants who enroll in Automatic Payments are entered into our contest to win a free trip! Automatic Payments makes planning your trip budget easy because your payments are spread out evenly, giving you more time to pay. • You choose a payment frequency (every 2 weeks, every 4 weeks, monthly, or quarterly) and your payments are automatically deducted from your checking or savings account. • To sign up or to learn more about Automatic Payments visit My Account on www.acis.com and follow instructions.

  17. Protection Plans Your ACIS Registration Fee includes Basic Protection coverage. For your peace of mind, we offer a range of enhanced protection plans from which you may choose. ACIS recommends that participants purchase the Ultimate Protection Plan designed specifically for your travel needs.

  18. Next Steps • Register for your tour by going online to www.acis.com/registeror sending in the registration form. An amount of $195 ($95 Registration Fee plus a $100 program fee deposit) is due at sign-up. • Choose a Protection Plan. Information can be found in the Registration Booklet or at www.acis.com/studentsparents/insurance/cfm. • Get your travel documents ready. • Choose a Payment Plan: Automatic Payments or Manual Payments • Use MyAccount—your online hub that makes reviewing automatic payments made or keeping track of manual payment deadlines & making payments online a snap. • Explore www.acis.com for information on pre-trip preparation, what to expect on tour, fundraising suggestions, travel resources and more! Questions? Contact ACIS Client Services at 877-795-0813 or accounts@acis.com

  19. www.acis.com • 877-795-0813 •info@acis.com Join the ACIS online community! ACIS Facebook Page ● ACIS YouTube Group ● ACIS MySpace Group ● ACIS Flickr Group

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