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Summer Grad Program Pre-Departure Orientation

Summer Grad Program Pre-Departure Orientation. Consortium of Universities for International Studies. Presented by Kate Gerken. The program begins soon!! Are you ready? Here are some hints to help you prepare for your trip…. 1 – 2 Months before your trip…. Taking care of details.

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Summer Grad Program Pre-Departure Orientation

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  1. Summer Grad Program Pre-Departure Orientation Consortium of Universities for International Studies Presented by Kate Gerken

  2. The program begins soon!! Are you ready? Here are some hints to help you prepare for your trip…

  3. 1 – 2 Months before your trip…

  4. Taking care of details • Apply for your passport and visa • Turn forms into the Italy office • Make plan for bills/other financial issues • KU students • Pay any holds: parking, library, health, etc., otherwise you cannot be enrolled in your Italy classes • Drop any classes on the KU campus if necessary

  5. 1 – 2 Weeks before you leave…

  6. Packing What to bring • Electrical appliances • Transformer/adaptor (necessary if you are bringing electrical appliances) • School supplies • Types of clothing • Appropriate dress for various occasions • Business professional for class presentations and tours • Dressy clothing for gourmet dinner • Prescriptions (cannot be shipped so be sure to bring enough) • Travel and Living Guide

  7. 1 – 2 weeks before the trip Money Issues Currency • Know the exchange rate (1EUR = $1.35) • Bring some Euros with you if possible (Order in advance from your bank) Debit cards and Credit Cards • Ask about international ATM fees • Let your bank and credit card company know that you will be out of the country • Pin # should not be more than 4 digits • Make copies of cards and leave with parents • Bring phone numbers for bank/credit card companies in case of emergency

  8. 1 – 2 weeks before the trip Other tips • Make copies of all important items (passport, credit cards, bank cards, etc.)

  9. Day of Departure

  10. Day of Departure • Arrive 2 hours ahead of scheduled departure • Make sure you have necessary documents: passport, visa, tickets, etc. • Carryon bag • Change of clothes • Essentials (money, medications, a good book, etc.)

  11. Arrival in Italy

  12. Making Your Way to Campus Purchase a bus ticket for the Venice-Mestre Train Station at the ATVO booth in the Marco Polo Airport (it costs about $2.00)

  13. Making Your Way to Campus Once at Venice-Mestre, purchase a train ticket for Castelfranco, Veneto.

  14. Making Your Way to Campus Once you arrive in Castelfranco, you will need to take a taxi to Asolo (where the campus is located). Cost of taxis range from $25-40.

  15. You’ve Made it to Campus! • Check in • Get your room assignment (2-4 people per room) • Unpack • Attend welcome/orientation in the evening • Get some rest, it will be a busy week!!!

  16. Get to Know the Italy Staff • Program Director : Dr. Al Ringleb • Associate Director: Cristina Turchet • Office Manager: Margherita Lago

  17. Taking Classes in Italy - FAQs • How are the classes scheduled? • What are the classes like? • Do I need to bring my books with me? • Will I have to do assignments over the travel breaks? • Do I have to go to class?

  18. Use your new problem solving and decision making skills Explore leadership behavior Get to know your classmates Team work skills Da Vinci Challenge Low Ropes Course

  19. Behavior and Safety • Low crime rate in Italy, mainly theft • Be aware of your surroundings • Don’t give into the “ugly American” stereotype! • Represent KU and the Italy Program well while you’re abroad

  20. Living in Asolo

  21. The Campus • Students stay in the “castle” • Can request roommate (2-4 roommates) • Private baths • Breakfast on site • Lunch & dinner at local restaurants • Computer lab and wired library • Laundry service • Classrooms on site Asolo Graduate Facility

  22. The Campus

  23. Communication Telephone Skype (computer software) is the cheapest way to call home. Allows you to call from a computer to another or to a landline. You will need a headset w/ microphone to use it. There are also payphones available on campus and in town. Email Internet access is available in the computer labs. Wireless access in the computer lab and library. Post Office Within walking distance of the campus.

  24. Other Necessities Pharmacy There is a nurse on undergraduate campus and doctors are available if needed. There is a pharmacy in town, but plan to bring all medications with you. Weather Temperatures range from 50 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (summer). Facility is not air conditioned.

  25. 3 long weekends Explore Italy and surrounding countries! Travel Opportunities

  26. Popular Travel Destinations in Italy Cinque Terre: Northwestern coast of Italy Rome: Southern Italy - 8 hours by train Florence: Central Italy - 4 hours by train Pisa: 1 hour from Florence Venice: 1.5 hours by train Lake Como: 1 hour by train from Milan

  27. Useful Websites • www.sta.com (airline & train info) • www.ryanair.com (cheap flights in Europe) • www.landnet.it (info about Paderno) • www.trenitalia.com (Italian train info) • www.veniceairport.it (Marco Polo Airport) • www.cimbaitaly.com (our website)

  28. Have a great time!!! Contact Information: Consortium Office Phone: 785-864-7576 Email: ItalyProgram@ku.edu www.cimbaitaly.com

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