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The IARD 6020 Course is a Group Effort

The IARD 6020 Course is a Group Effort. Thank you to the many people that make it happen… At Cornell: The faculty & staff of the Office of International Programs, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Our Indian hosts: Sathguru Management Consultants,

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The IARD 6020 Course is a Group Effort

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  1. The IARD 6020 Course is a Group Effort Thank you to the many people that make it happen… At Cornell: The faculty & staff of the Office of International Programs, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Our Indian hosts: Sathguru Management Consultants, Faculty and Senior Management of Tamil Nadu Agriculture University-Coimbatore; and the Participating Institutions you are visiting And your financial sponsors

  2. IARD 6020 -Course Highlights • IARD 6020 Field trip - Domestic and Indian MPS students participate in the field trip to India (some domestic or Indian students have not travelled outside of their own state or country) • Theme group and sub-theme group project discussions, daily blog reflection paper, group presentations and group papers • Observe and reflect on what you learned in IARD 4020 and how it applies on field site • Cross-cultural experiences • Comparison of contemporary developments in Indian agriculture to the USA agriculture and vice versa • Use of technology Blackboard (continue to use the IARD 4020BB website), use of Wordpress website as a social network to share your experiences with family and friends, and use of videoconferencing for group project presentations

  3. IARD 6020 -Course Expectations • Remember you represent Cornell University, and your country, be on your best behavior • During the field trip -each theme group writes a daily blog of the day’s activities, uploads the write up & a picture on Wordpress. Use the business ctr or the local IT kiosk to upload • After returning to campus the course continues. It is expected that all students consult with their theme group leaders by e-mail, phone or appointment about their, Reflection paper, group Powerpoint presentation, or group paper • Class meeting dates are Friday, Feb. 11 at 1:25pm to discuss the reflection paper; Saturday Feb 12 at 9am, and Sunday, Feb 13 at 9am for group presentations

  4. Theme Groups and Leaders • Agricultural Systems Cornell: Ronnie Coffman, Peter Hobbs, Jim Morris-Knower India: J.S. Kennedy, (TNAU), Srilekha.R (Sathguru) • Fiber Science & Apparel Design (FSAD) Cornell: Charlotte Coffman, Charlotte Jirousek, Frances Holmes Kozen, Juan Hinestroza India: Mr. AjitKhaitani, KarishmaKhaitani, and Mr. B J Sharma (United Dry Goods) • Rural Infrastructure Cornell: K.V. Raman, Max Pfeffer, Pilar Parra, Angela Smith India: Dr. John Joel (TNAU), Rajnish Bhardwaj (Sathguru) • Value Addition and Global Marketing Cornell: Syed Rizvi India: Thangavel (TNAU), VishaKumariVenugopalan (Sathguru)

  5. India Field Trip HandbookIARD 6020 Course • Available in Blackboard & Wordpress website • ****Check your e-mail during the holidays for possible announcements*** • Departure from Cornell University • Flight Itinerary • The Night before the Trip check list • Hotels where groups will stay in India • Emergency Contacts • Health Precautions • Packing & Baggage Information • What to Pack • Cultural tips. • Information about the places of visit • Facts about India • Introduction to Indian States • Maps of India • History • Government • Religion and Language • Art, Diet, and Environment

  6. Departure from Cornell • **** CHECK YOUR E-MAIL DURING THE HOLIDAYS FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS **** • Departure from Cornell University by charter bus • 8:30am in Rice Hall. The bus will depart promptly by 8:45am. • For those meeting at the airport, arrive at least 2.5 hrs before flight departure, meet the rest of the group at the Jet airways departure gate.

  7. Check List the Night before the Trip … • Register for Wordpresshttp://2011iard6020.wordpress.com Register your trip with US Embassy through: https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ Enroll & printout SOS card from:www.international.cornell.edu/topic/travel/travel_sos.asp • Passport, copy of e-ticket • 2 types of identification (drivers license, CU id, or other official identification) • Medication you may need during the entire trip • International students: bring documents or green card that you may need to get back into the USA. • Money (no borrowing from faculty and staff) • Contact information to reach home or friends. • Pack food to eat on the bus. • Print out of the handbook, if you wish

  8. FSAD group flight details

  9. Other Groups flight details

  10. Arrival at JFK on Jan 18, 2011 Arrival at JFK, Jan. 18, 12:40pm, After exiting customs, those taking the charter bus to Ithaca, proceed to the waiting area inside the airport until the charter bus arrives. Angela Smith will call the bus driver and will inform the group when to exit the airport and board the bus. We anticipate you will arrive in Ithaca by 7:30pm. Make arrangements for someone to pick you up at Rice Hall.

  11. Points of Contact during the Holidays & Jan. 3rd • If you signed up for the bus, changed your mind, and decided to meet the group at JFK, call us at least 2 days ahead of time. • Call in this order: Miguelina Tabar, 607-793-3336 cell Angela Smith, 607-351-1168 K. V. Raman, 607-327-3336 Charlotte Coffman, 607-351-9722

  12. Accommodations All student accommodations are shared between Indian and domestic students (Indian students will arrive first, they may be sleeping when you arrive at the hotel) • When filling out your arrival card the purpose of travel is TOURISM Address in India for arrival card is: Vivanta by Taj Connemara (all groups, except FSAD)Binny Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 002Tel: + 91 (44) 6600 0000 • Hotel Airport International (FSAD group only) Near Domestic Airport, Nehru Road, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai-400 099 Tel: + 91 (22) 26182222 Other hotels where you will stay (by theme group) are listed in the handbook

  13. Emergency ContactsIn India • Dr. K. V. Raman at 607-327-3336, or India cell phone 011-91-99-08328374, kvr1@cornell.edu • Mr. Vijayraghavan at 011-91-98665-22111, vijay@sathguru.com • More contacts are in the handbook, you may want to print out the information and give it to your family

  14. Airport Security • Have ticket and passport on hand • Get check-in luggage scanned • Carry-on baggage is also scanned • Liquids and gels are restricted to 3-ounce containers, all of which must fit in a clear quart-size resealable plastic bag • Everyone is requested to follow this procedure and cooperate with the security personnel in order to avoid any delay prior to departure.

  15. Carry-on Luggage http://www.jetairways.com/EN/US/Baggage/CabinBaggage.aspx Dimensions 45 inches Weight 15 lbs A woman is allowed to carry a purse. A laptop is also allowable.

  16. Checked Baggage http://www.jetairways.com/EN/US/Baggage/CheckedBaggage.aspx Jet Airways will not accept any single piece of baggage weighing more than 70lbs Any baggage over that will be charged as excess baggage. For travel To/from the U.S.A., the following regulations apply: Passengers in all classes of service are allowed two pieces of baggage. Dimension 62 inches, weight of each piece 70 lbs.

  17. What to pack On your carry-on have a fresh set of clothes in case your baggage is lost Clothing – Temperatures will be in the 70s so bring wrinkle free, cool, loose clothing that is easy to hand wash and dry. A lightweight jacket or sweater, it’s better to layer on the clothes if needed for cool days than to bring anything bulky and heavy.Hat, cap to protect you from the sun. There will be at least one formal dinner so bring something a little dressier to change into (suit and tie is not necessary but nice dress shirts, slacks, skirt or dress). Women wear long pants, long skirts, long dresses – no shorts, torn clothing, or low cut blouses or revealing clothing. Gentlemen wear long pants, shirts – no shorts, torn clothing, or t-shirts with slogans. Shoes – It is preferable that you not wear open toe shoes; sidewalks may be uneven or nonexistent and it is easy for an infection to enter your body via small cuts on the feet. Medication – If you are taking prescribed medicine be sure to bring your prescription to last you for the entire trip (in your carryon bag) Sundry items may include mosquito repellent, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, hand sanitizer, contact lens supplies, hair gel, deodorant, band-aids, napkins, anti-diarrhea pills, wipes, sunscreen lotion, and moist hand towels. Sunglasses and prescription glasses or contact lenses (if you use them). Small notebook for notes, and journaling Make copy of relevant information from course agenda/syllabus & this booklet Camera and film, if desired

  18. Cultural Tips- India • Indian food is traditionally eaten with the fingers of the right hand, so be prepared to eat with • your fingers if necessary. Keep your fingernails short and clean for this reason. • Greet people with a “Namaste” (hands pressed together at chest level as if in prayer). You will be • appreciated for using this Indian style of greeting. • You may be expected to remove your footwear when visiting most Indian homes, temples, • dargahs, memorials or tombs. • Before taking a taxi/autorickshaw, know exactly where you want to go, and always agree on the • price first. • Always keep someone informed of where you are going and approximately how long you will be • gone. Always travel in groups of three or more for safety. • If you are fair complexioned, blonde or red-haired - and especially if you are a woman - chances • are that you will be stared at continuously, especially in the smaller towns. Don't be offended; • people mean no harm, they are just curious. Avoid crowds, especially if you are a woman. • Beggars – Do not let them hassle you and do not encourage them. • Keep extra photocopies of the relevant pages of your passport. This will be required for Indian • permits. • When asking for directions, ask shopkeepers, not pedestrians. Crosscheck with at least two • people. • Taxi and auto-rickshaw fares keep changing, and therefore do not always conform to readings on • meters. Insist on seeing the latest rate card (available from the driver) and pay accordingly. Insist • on the taxi/auto meter being flagged down in your presence.

  19. Money, Money, Money • For personal purchases $200-300 • Bring cash, but be alert, don’t put all your eggs in one basket • ATM may not be accessible • Indian Rupee is about 45 per 1 USD

  20. Take the time to learn, laugh, have fun • Please take the time to be informed about who is in your theme group and who is in the course. A list is currently being developed for everyone’s use and will be posted in Wordpress. • Also review the facts, Indian states, culture, and history of India before you travel. The information is in the handbook.

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