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ENGR 4060 Brazil

Pistol Pete goes to Brazil. ENGR 4060 Brazil. Information, Documents, Geography, and Travel Tips 3/12/12 First Class Meeting 101 ATRC 8 - 10 pm. ENGR 4060 Brazil. Introductions Dr. Carol Jones BAE 216 Ag Hall, (405)744-6667 jcarol@okstate.edu 405-612-1133 cell phone Dr. Jim Smay

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ENGR 4060 Brazil

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  1. Pistol Pete goes to Brazil ENGR 4060 Brazil Information, Documents, Geography, and Travel Tips 3/12/12 First Class Meeting 101 ATRC 8 - 10 pm ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  2. ENGR 4060 Brazil Introductions Dr. Carol Jones BAE 216 Ag Hall, (405)744-6667 jcarol@okstate.edu 405-612-1133 cell phone Dr. Jim Smay Chem E 423 Engineering North, (405)744-5280, smay@okstate.edu Students… 11+ students, 2 sponsors, 1 interpreter ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  3. ENGR 4060 Brazil Class Syllabus: Dr. Jones Brazil Overview: Dr. Smay Travel Safety: Dr. Jones Travel Tips: Dr. Jones ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  4. ENGR 4060 Brazil Class Meeting Topics Language and Culture 2 sessions: Information about site visits/industry Industry tour (Saturday trip) Last meeting: Final document check and information Next Class Meeting, March 26: Language and Culture Future class meetings: April 2, 16, 23 and a field trip TBA ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  5. ENGR 4060 BrazilDocuments Forms (packet) Copies available on the web... http://biosystems.okstate.edu/ENGR4060/Index.htm Due NOW! Insurance: Included in class – brings you home if something happens to you You must provide – Health Ins. Visas and Passports ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  6. ENGR 4060 Brazil Airlines Book your ticket as soon as possible Your ticket name must match your passport Suggested sites are: Kayak.com Expedia.com CheapTickets.com Travelocity.com Priceline.com Orbitz.com and the list goes on….. ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  7. ENGR 4060 Brazil Specifics : Arrive in Rio Airport (Gig) by 9 AM May 6th (Sunday) Earliest time to leave Manaus Airport (MAO) 5 PM May 20th (Sunday) You will book: Flight to Rio (GIG) from Home Flight from Manaus (MAO) to Home ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  8. ENGR 4060 Brazil May 20th Last Day of Class We will take you to the Manaus Airport by 3 PM You may fly home, another place or stay a few days but you are ON YOUR OWN! ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  9. ENGR 4060 Brazil Airlines Give your schedule to instructors as soon as you make reservations Things to consider in booking your flight Where do you want to leave from How early or late do you want to leave Give yourself plenty of time between flights (one hour ++++) Give your family and us a copy!!! ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  10. ENGR 4060 Brazil Will there be changes….Most Likely! Just go with the flow, ask questions, do what they tell you, and PAY ATTENTION Get there early (2 hours is early enough) Check in at the ticket counter International flight passengers generally cannot use the self check-in machines. Talk to the attendant at the counter. Make no “threatening” comments or jokes ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  11. Travel Tips You can never be too prepared! Start Now! Buy Your Shoes… and get IN SHAPE! ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  12. Travel Tips Documentation for the airport… Credit card Driver’s license Passport Keep these handy until you get through security, then keep your boarding pass handy Some cash for snacks Something to read or do, there’s lots of waiting time ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  13. Travel Tips: Carry-on To take on board 1 carry-on 22” x 14” x 9” and one personal item like a purse, small backpack, day pack... (one for the overhead and one must go under the seat in front of you) Pack in carry-on A couple days of clothes (underwear, etc.) in case luggage is lost or delayed Medicines (prescription and OTC) Lithium batteries (you cannot check these) On-board things…electronics, cameras, phones, snacks, inflatable pillow, book, ear plugs, eye shades, all lithium batteries You will need to sleep during the trip! No jet lag, though!!! (2 hours later there) ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  14. Travel Tips: Carry-on To take on board All liquids, pastes, gels in 3 oz. bottles all MUST be in 1 quart size Ziploc bag (1 bag per person) Have it handy to take out at security What can you take: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm The screening experience: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/screening/index.shtm ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  15. Travel Tips: Checked Luggage Luggage to check Everything that you don’t absolutely need on board during the flight Can check 2 bags Each bag must weight less than 51 lbs. for the flight we make within Brazil, and less than 70 lbs for the international flight Each bag must have a luggage tag Locks must be TSA approved locks Pack so you can carry your own luggage Wheels are wonderful!!! But there will be times when you will have to carry your luggage up stairs and through unpaved areas. No weapons or firearms allowed. Note: Always good to pack a photocopy of passport inside of each bag that is checked - write address of where staying on back (date it as well). Include US return address on back. ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  16. Travel Tips: Checked Luggage What NOT to pack in the checked luggage: Your original passport Any personal ID Computers or electronics, phone, PDA, iPOD, etc Valuables, check book, credit cards, identification other than passport copy Delicate breakable items ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  17. Travel Tips: Security Going through security No knives or large sharp objects Pockets need to be empty through security Shoes off through security Computers out Coats, hats and scarves off Belts off Keep passport and boarding pass in hand Don’t argue Be friendly Go with the flow They may inspect you and your luggage randomly ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  18. Travel Tips What to take: A set of underwear and socks for each day Three sets of durable pants/shirts/blouses suitable for plant visits, museums, etc (khakis or NICE jeans, collared shirts, no dresses or skirts) Shorts, t-shirts, swim suit, packable hat One light jacket, sweater or sweat shirt One pair of good walking shoes, closed-toed One pair of light weight casual shoes One light rain jacket or poncho (optional) Bug spray and sun screen Note: Select sets that can be used throughout the day - visits during the day as well as out at night - packing extra evening clothes may not be the best idea LESS IS BETTER -- Some folks pack a plastic bag filled with styrofoam 'peanuts' to assure soft sided luggage is filled/tight (less damage) and this assures room for souvenirs, etc on return trip. ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  19. You might be an American if… You wear baggy pants with holes, oversized tee-shirt, and a cap with “Monster Truck Fanatic” or “I Love Bud” or “I’m with Stupid” on the front! ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  20. Travel Tips Other things to bring: Bank or credit card with PIN number Notify bank that you will be in Brazil and include dates Journal, pens, pencils Camera and storage media Toiletries in a zip lock bag (regular toiletry bags are very heavy) Medicine and hygiene supplies (keep prescriptions in their original bottles) ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  21. Travel Tips Other things to bring: Student ID card Small Portuguese phrase book and/or travel guide Sunglasses (optional) Compact umbrella (optional) Electric appliances (optional) Travel clock/alarm Book/cards/DVDs to pass extra time Spare batteries…they are available in Brazil, too. BUT VERY EXPENSIVE Luggage: Checked bag with wheels Carry-on that can be strapped to the big bag Daypack Safety place for cash (optional) ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  22. Travel Tips MONEY : ATM machines are the way to get cash in Brazil. Many merchants don’t take cards but you can get to an ATM most places Bring a credit card or ATM card and KNOW YOUR PIN!!! Check with your bank to make sure your card will work in Brazil Suggest you exchange money or get a little money from the ATM in the Rio airport. Try to break the big bills into small bills. You’ll need some $ at the US airports for meals, drinks, etc. US airports take credit cards as well. ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  23. Travel Tips DON’T bring: Valuable jewelry or electronics Maybe not your computer….let’s visit ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  24. Travel Tips Know where you’re going: Know the name of the airport: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson DFW Bush International or Hobby (Houston) O’Hare (Chicago) São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) Keep instructors phone number (cell) on board with you ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  25. Travel Tips Filling out customs forms Cartao de Entrada/Saida. Keep one copy so you can return home! More info. available at:http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/ ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  26. Tentative Trip Schedule Geography: Sao Paulo Londrina Iguassu Falls Curitiba Sao Paulo Manaus Highest income Lowest income Sub tropical Tropical Mountains Beach Jungle ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

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  28. ENGR 4060 Brazil Tours and Activities Coffee Processing Plant Beer and Juice Factory Cosmetics Factory Ag. Industry Cooperative and production practices Car Factory, Large equipment factory Hydroelectric Dam Train ride through mountains Afternoon on the beach Raft ride through waterfalls (optional) Iguassu Falls Amazon Paranha fishing, alligator watching, plants/trees, indigenous people, giant lily pads, swimming, jungle hikes and survival skill training Great Food!!!! ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  29. ENGR 4060 Brazil Travel Safety: Never go anyplace by yourself ALWAYS tell your advisors where you are going Do not leave the group for any reason Watch out for each other Interactions with opposite sex Keep a passport copy with you always Be courteous…we will go over some courtesy issues at a later class meeting Don’t flash expensive jewelry or possessions or money Dress appropriately Be aware at all times of what is going on around you. ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  30. ENGR 4060 Brazil Assignment: Have your journal next class meeting Write one page in Word about something in Brazil culture or industry you are interested in or would like to observe and tell why. Print it and bring it to the next class to turn in. ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

  31. ENGR 4060 Brazil Next Class Meeting: Language and culture Wednesday March 26th: 8 – 10 pm ATRC101 ENGR4060 Technology of Brazil

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