Program Name Study Abroad Orientation

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(Program Name)Study Abroad Orientation

• (insert meeting date)
• (insert photos?)

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Meeting Overview

• Welcome
• Paperwork/Payments/Registration
• Health/Safety
• Behavior
• Flights/Packing
• Itinerary
• Culture Customs
• Money/Weather/Electricity

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Welcome and Introduction

• Faculty director
• Name
• Contact info
• Hobbies, interests
• Student introductions (attendance sheet)
• Name
• Major
• One thing youre looking forward to about the
  program

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Paperwork

• Passport copies
• Current and valid for a year?
• Signed?
• Photos legible?
• Agreement Release form
• Signed notarized?
• On-line orientation DO IT!

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Payments

• Program fee
• Total
• Deposits made
• Amount due by (insert date)
• Tuition
• DE resident
• Non-resident
• Winter/Summer Session fee
• Due when bill arrives

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Whats Covered

• Your Program Fee covers the following
• (list here)

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Courses

• Registration
• On-line by (insert pre-registration dates)
• Choose two of these courses
• (title section )
• (title section )
• (title section )
• Whos choosing what? (show of hands)
• Honors (any takers?)

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Course 1

• Taught by
• Course format
• Weekly schedule
• Books/readings

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Course 2

• Taught by
• Course format
• Weekly schedule
• Books/readings

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Course 3

• Taught by
• Course format
• Weekly schedule
• Books/readings

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All Courses

• All classes/excursions mandatory
• No refunds if you cant go on an excursions for
  whatever reason

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Health Before We Go

• See your doctor now
• Copies of prescriptions (incl. contacts/glasses)
• Know your blood type
• Get vaccinations recommended on CDC website
  www.cdc.gov/travel.html
• Talk to us
• Make sure we know about your allergies, concerns,
  etc.
• Confidential to help us help you in an emergency

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Health - Overseas

• Change in diet
• (list food/water precautions for your
  destination)
• Pace yourself
• Common sense
• Get enough sleep water
• Expect jet lag
• Homesick? Talk to people keep busy

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Safety Overseas

• Common sense
• Lock doors/close windows
• Dont invite locals to your room
• Be alert in crowds
• Avoid demonstrations
• Dont go out alone at night
• Emergency meeting place
• (list here)

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Safety Overseas

• (site-specific info)

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Behavior

• How can you spot an Ugly American?
• Loud/demonstrative
• No effort to blend in
• shorts/jeans, T-shirts, ballcaps
• Irate customer, abusive/threatening
• the customer is always right
• Complainer / makes unreasonable requests
• it doesnt hurt to ask
• Not apologetic nor embarrassed

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Behavior

• Good tips to remember
• Watch how locals dress and act
• Talk a little quieter
• Listen first
• Just because its different, doesnt mean its
  wrong
• Learn a few words of the language

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Sexual Harassment / Assault

• Beware different cultures have different norms
  for behavior
• (list here i.e. catcalls, groping, etc.)
• Date rape drugs are used overseas watch what
  you eat/drink
• All of us students faculty
• expected to follow the Code of Conduct
• should report concerns immediately
• will get support from UD during a crisis

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Code of Conduct

• The following will NOT be tolerated
• Alcohol abuse
• No more than 2 drinks on any program-related
  activity (incl. the flight)
• No drunkenness at any time
• Drug use
• Disrespect towards faculty, students, locals,
  tour guides, etc.
• Reckless, aggressive behavior
• Sleeping in class, tardiness or missing events
• All are reasons to be sent home with NO refund!

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Flights

• Flight info
• Date, , location, time
• Special meals or seats?
• Call airline (name phone)
• Get to airport 2.5-3 hours early
• Meeting place (check-in with us)
• Be patient with security procedures

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What to Pack

• Baggage allowance
• Checked
• Carry-on
• Put all medication here pack
• (site-specific list clothing, accessories,
  tools, etc.)

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What Not to Pack

• (site-specific list clothing, accessories,
  tools, etc.)

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Where Were Staying

• (name/address/phone for hotels, dorms, home stays)

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Where Were Staying

• Behavior
• (site-specific instructions re home stay
  families or hotel/dorm rules)

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Roommates

• Who? How many?
• Light-sleeper?
• pack earplugs
• Night-owl or early-bird?
• talk it over with your roommates now
• Be proactive about solving problems
• Flexibility respect are essential

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Our Itinerary

• (list here or distribute a calendar)

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(Program Location)

• Map (insert here or hang on the wall)

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Free Time

• Some sights to see and things to do
• (list here)
• Suggestions for free weekend
• (list here)
• Rules for free weekend
• Give us your contact info prior to departure
• Get back in time for class no excuses

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(Program Location)

• Locals
• Are known to be
• (list here)
• May surprise you with
• (list here)

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(Program Location)

• Cultural Differences (list a few)
• Situation
• Dont do this
• Do this

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(Program Location)

• Foods
• Be excited about
• (list here)
• Adventurous eaters can try
• (list here)
• Vegetarians should note
• (list here)
• Dont expect to find
• (list here)

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Money

• Credit cards and debit cards
• Do not take UD ID cards that are also MAC cards
  get a separate ATM card from your bank
• Travelers checks
• No fees to issue at AAA
• Expect fees when cashing overseas
• Expect to spend (give a range)
• (how much does a meal cost?)
• ( the internet café?)
• ( a newspaper?)
• ( a local excursion?)

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(Program Location)

• Weather

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(Program Location)

• Electricity
• Voltage
• Adapters converters
• Appliance problems
• (i.e. hair dryers, etc dont bring!)

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Keep in Touch

• Calling cards
• (site specific)
• Email access
• (site specific)
• Set a schedule with your family
• Plan to check-in once a week
• Tell them how to reach you

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Emergency Contacts

• In an emergency, contact us first!
• (faculty contact info if known)
• Other local contacts
• ( at host institution, etc.)
• U.S. Embassy
• (address/phone here)

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Study Abroad Sashes

• Who Graduating Seniors
• What
• a sash to wear over your gown at Commencement
• shows the colors of the flag for your program
  location
• When order it with your gown
• Where at the bookstore
• How much 35