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Departure

Departure. Arrive at Airport at 5:45am Depart: June 5 th at 7:45am at IAH Bush, Terminal E Flight: CO 0003 Continental Houston-LA Transfer planes in LA: OZ 0201 Asiana Airlines LA-Seoul Incheon Depart LA at 1:50 pm Arrive in Seoul at 6:10pm on July 6th. Returning.

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Departure

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  1. Departure • Arrive at Airport at 5:45am • Depart: June 5th at 7:45am at IAH Bush, Terminal E • Flight: CO 0003 Continental Houston-LA • Transfer planes in LA: OZ 0201 Asiana Airlines LA-Seoul Incheon • Depart LA at 1:50 pm • Arrive in Seoul at 6:10pm on July 6th

  2. Returning • July 23rd: Arrive at Incheon airport at 1:30pm • Depart: 4:30pm • Flight: Asiana Airlines Oz 0202 Seoul-LA • Transfer: Continental CO 1168 LA-Houston IAH • Arrival: 7:50pm in Terminal C

  3. Schedule • July 6-8: Seoul tour • July 9-23rd Busan homestay

  4. Seoul: July 6-8 • Lodging: Lotte Hotel • July 6th: From airport take limousine bus (12 dollars) Check in to hotel • July 7th: Gyeongbook Palace(1.50), Insadong(lunch), Gwangnaru Bike park (1 dollar=ten minutes), Myeong Dong (Dinner), Namsan Tower (7 if you want to go to observatory). • July 8th: Lotte World amusement park(22) • Check out of Hotel • By roundtrip bullet train tickets an depart for Busan(57 dollars one way) • Meet host families/dinner

  5. Busan: July 9-15th • July 9th: Korean students finish tests • Meet at school entrance • Jagalchi market, Beomeosa, Haeundae/Gwangali beach, • July 10th – 13th: Attend school and family activities • Present project on one of these days. • July 14th-15th: Family trips to Gyeongju (ancient capital city)

  6. Busan:July 16th-23rd • July 16th: Daegu day trip to see elementary students and help practice English, (Bus fare 12 dollars)Apsan mountain hike? • July 17th: -19th: Attend school (Vacation starts for Korean students this week, school may be an option or not) • July 20th-22nd: Solo activities with host families. • July 23rd return to Seoul and head home.

  7. What to bring • Passport (most important and always keep on you) • Cell phones with texting app/translator app if available • Emergency contacts • Emergency cash (50 dollars) • Contact of host student and host family • Medical information (allergies, etc.)

  8. What to pack • Summer clothes: at least 7 days worth(it gets hot and humid in Seoul/Daegu/ and Gyeongju in July) Start talking with partner student about washing clothes (Koreans often have washing machines, but hang dry clothes) • Swimsuit, sandals, other beach gear (sun block) • Comfortable shoes (lots of walking) • Hat • Spending money for food in Seoul, train tickets, souvenirs (subway fares vary from .75 cents to 1.50 depending on how far you are going)

  9. What to pack • 1 change of school clothes (do not wear shorts and tanks to the school.) Ask partners what is appropriate. • Deodorant: You will not find in stores, Koreans don’t wear. • Toothpaste: Koreans do not use fluoride in their toothpaste • Toiletries • Weather might be rainy

  10. What to expect • Seoul: Strict meeting times. Make sure you are on time so that we do not send out the Korean military to find you. Lock down times=Do not leave hotel!!! • Always carry your passport on you • Stay with the group/partner. Do not go anywhere alone. • If you get lost look for this picture:

  11. What to expect • Always keep hotel business card with you • Train stations get very crowded: stick together • Busan: Always travel with partner • Take your shoes off before entering their house • Bow when you say hello to family/teachers for the first time • Offer small gift to family (English teacher/principal) • Check in daily after school by texting me • Set up times to contact and check in with parents.

  12. What to expect • Be careful when walking and crossing streets: Pedestrians do not have the right of way here. • Koreans (especially males and older women) talk very loud. Sounds like shouting, don’t mind it. • Be prepared to enter and depart subway/busses/ trains quickly: they don’t stop for long. • Be careful, BUT HAVE FUN!!!! Enjoy the experience!

  13. Questions

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