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Contemporary S pain through literature & film

Contemporary S pain through literature & film. December 28 – January 8. Luggage. US Airways ONE checked bag – no charge No more than 50 lbs ! If you can’t lift your bag above your head, make it lighter!. PACK LIGHT. Checked Luggage.

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Contemporary S pain through literature & film

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  1. Contemporary Spain through literature & film December 28 – January 8

  2. Luggage

  3. US Airways • ONE checked bag – no charge • No more than 50 lbs! • If you can’t lift your bag above your head, make it lighter! PACK LIGHT Checked Luggage

  4. US Airways allows ONE carry on bag free of charge, plus one personal item • Backpack or small bag that can be used for day trips, too • Suggested carry-on items: • Medication that you need in Madrid • Change of clothes • Glasses/contacts • Toothbrush, deodorant • All travel documents • Anything valuable or difficult to replace (e.g. your camera) • Prohibited Items • Sharp Objects >> razors, pocket knives, scissors • Sporting Goods • Guns & Firearms • Tools • Martial Arts & Self Defense Items • Explosive & Flammable Materials, Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items • Liquids that don’t meet the 3-1-1 rules • Other Items • Aerosol (perfume/cologne, hair spray, deodorant, insect repellent, etc.)* • *May be put in checked bag Carry On Luggage

  5. Do pack: • A good pair of walking shoes • Clothes for all activities and layers! • Your camera • A photocopy of your passport • Don’t pack: • Valuable, irreplaceable items (family jewelry, expensive clothing, laptop, etc.) • Too much! You will need to carry and keep up with your suitcase through the airport and throughout the trip. Packing – Do’s & Don’ts

  6. Any prescriptions you need • Other medications you normally take • Leave all medicines in their original prescription bottle • Travel medicines you may need • Motion sickness • Sleep aids for the plane • Band-Aids Medicine Kit

  7. If you must take anything electronic, make sure it is dual voltage or has a voltage converter (most laptops and phones have these built in- check to see if the plug indicates 110-240V) • An adaptor is to change the shape of the plug • A voltage converter is to change the voltage capacity • Converters and adaptors can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Target, Amazon, luggage stores • Hair dryers do not work well through converters Electronics

  8. Outlet Voltage Electricity in Spain is 230 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If you travel to Madrid with a device that does not accept 230 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter. Electricity in US is 120 V/ 60 H • http://treehouse.ofb.net/go/en/voltage Electronics, continued

  9. Leave a copy of your passport at home • E-mail yourself a copy of your passport • Call your credit card company & bank to notify them of your travels • Have some cash • Leave copies of your credit card numbers and contact details with someone you trust Technicalities

  10. US Airways • Sunday, December 28 • US #778 • Depart Charlotte 2:55 pm • Arrive Madrid 8:15 am (December 29) • Departure • Arrive at the airport by 12:00 pm (allow plenty of time if parking!) • Meet at US Airways– don’t check in yet! • DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSPORT! • Do NOT make any jokes or comments about • Ebola • Fires • Firearms or weapons • Bombs Leaving from Charlotte

  11. Arriving in country

  12. When you arrive in Madrid, you will go through customs. • You will need your passport and landing documents (you will receive these on the plane) • An ACCENT staff member will meet you at the airport and help you get to your apartment, and give you a basic briefing of public transportation • There will be an ACCENT orientation upon arrival (either December 29 or 30) Upon Arrival

  13. While you’re there

  14. Cell phone usage • Phones must be compatible with both the network and the SIM card. • Skype, Viber and other apps might be a better bet. • Your professors will have cell phones and ACCENT has an emergency number should you have an emergency. You will get these numbers when you arrive. • International phone cards are often available at kiosks and newsstands. • Please let your parents know you arrived safely via text, email, or quick phone call- then put the devices away and ENJOY MADRID! Communicating abroad

  15. Double or triple rooms in a hotel • Leave your room in better condition than you found it • Be respectful of other guests and keep noise down- you are representing Queens • Your deposit depends on this! Housing

  16. All meals on your own • Breakfast is provided daily in the hotel • Welcome dinner provided for the group • Tipping • 5-10% may be appreciated • Check the bill to see if a service charge has already been included • Be prepared to pay as a group, not individually, just in case Meals

  17. Each student will be given 2 10-ride transit passes for getting to and from course activities. If you use these up or lose these, you will need to pay for your own transportation. • Madrid is very walkable and has an efficient public transportation system. Please research it online and in the handbook in advance. You will also learn more in the ACCENT orientation upon arrival. • You are not allowed to rent scooters or cars while participating in JBIP. TRANSPORTATION

  18. The final daily itinerary is forthcoming. • You will have two day trips outside of Madrid • Be aware that you will be in Madrid over two national holidays: • New Years Day- January 1 • Epiphany- January 6 • You will still have things scheduled on these days, but be prepared that most stores and restaurants will be closed these days. Please plan ahead and ask the ACCENT staff at orientation for tips. Schedule/itinerary

  19. Charlotte Madrid 12 12 9 3 9 3 6 6 12:00 pm 6:00 pm http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

  20. Refer to ACCENT guide for estimated costs • Bring 35 EUR for cooking class • ACCENT will provide schedule of other optional activities- may want to budget some spending money for those and souvenirs • http://www.xe.com/ucc/#rates • 1 USD = .806 EUR • 1 EUR = 1.23 USD Money

  21. http://www.weather-and-climate.com/ weather

  22. Concept of time and schedules • Approach to work • Eating habits • Concept of “rights” and “privileges” • Reliance on walking and public transit • Size of public and private spaces • Prevalence and permissibility of smoking • Communication style • Environmental conscientiousness (prevalence or lack of) • High/low interest in domestic and international affairs Cultural Differences

  23. Arrival Return Cultural Adjustment and satisfaction with your experience Integration between US culture and abroad experience. Honeymoon stage, excitement The “W” Curve Frustration with Americans and their excess and customs. Frustration with the culture, homesickness Lysgaard (1955) and Gullahornand Gullahorn (1963)

  24. Policies while abroad

  25. JBIP participants are expected to abide by the laws of the host country and uphold the same behavioral standards we expect of the Queens Community and the Honor Code. Behavior that is disruptive to the program, others, or presents an unfavorable representation of Queens will be addressed as follows. • First Offense • Student will meet with the Faculty Leader(s). • Second Offense • Students will receive a written letter of reprimand and may be asked to report daily to the faculty leader for a specified length of time. The letter will be sent to the Dean of Students and CIE Director who will determine if further action is warranted. • Third Offense • Student will be expelled from the program, and returned home at their expense with no refund of any costs or deposit. This decision will be made by the CIE director, Angie Edwards in consultation with the faculty leaders. The Dean of Students will be notified. Behavior

  26. The following behavior problems are considered serious enough to warrant immediate dismissal from the program. Students who commit such infractions will be expelled from the program and will receive no refund. • Theft, vandalism, or any other criminal behavior • Abuse of alcohol and/or drugs • Queens has a zero-tolerance policy regarding the purchase, sale, possession or consumption of illegal or non-prescribed drugs. • Alcohol misuse and abuse will not be tolerated. Alcohol misuse is defined as consumption that is harmful or potentially harmful to yourself, program participants, or others. Alcohol abuse is defined as misuse that is consistent and systematic. • Students are expected to abide by the alcohol and drug laws of the countries in which they are studying and travelling. • Sexual harassment • An evening away from the group Behavior

  27. Queens students will stay only in the room to which they have been assigned • NO non-Queens visitors to the hotel • Non-Queens people are not allowed on program excursions • Please do not have anyone meet you in the country during the program • Never go out alone and don’t leave anyone alone Program Rules

  28. Heed the advice of HWC and follow up on any immunization or medication recommendations they have given you • If you are under the treatment of a physician or counselor, work with them to develop a plan to manage your condition(s) during your time abroad • Take care of yourself to keep yourself healthy and deal with jetlag (vitamins, Airborne, water, rest) Health

  29. Never go out alone! Don’t leave anyone alone! • Always carry your emergency card • Always tell someone where you are going • Make sure all bags have zippers • Make sure that you are always aware of your surroundings • Always tell the program director if you are having problems or need help • Always tell the program director if you have health issues Safety

  30. EIIA Insurance • http://www.eiia.org/foreignassist/ • You must review this information, especially as it pertains to pre-existing conditions • This is NOT travel insurance! • $250 deductible Insurance

  31. Coming home

  32. US Airways • Thursday, January 8 • US #741 • Depart Madrid 1:10 pm (meeting time to check out of and leave the airport is tba) • Arrive Charlotte 9:06 pm • Arrival • Have someone pick you up around 9:30pm Flight Home

  33. When you arrive in Philadelphia, you will go through customs. • You will need your passport and landing documents (you will receive these on the plane) • International students will need their I-20’s • You will have to declare everything you purchased while you were abroad. Upon Arrival

  34. After passport control you must collect your luggage and pass through customs • Customs officers have the right to search you at any time • DO NOT USE YOUR CELL PHONE or TAKE PICTURES! • Anything that happens between you and homeland security is between you and homeland security- not the program Upon Arrival

  35. http://myqueens.queens.edu/jbip/default.aspx • Center for International Education • Short-Term Faculty-Lead Programs • JBIP 2015 • Contemporary Spain through Literature & Film • Before departure you will receive: • JBIP t-shirts! • Emergency contact cards • Health insurance cards • Social media • Instagram: use #queensabroad or #jbip2015 • Twitter: @QueensAbroad and @QueensUniv, #jbip2015 More pre-departure materials

  36. Any vegetarian/special food requests need to be e-mailed to Kim Prucha (pruchak@queens.edu) on or before November 20 • Not all requests may be accommodated, but we will do our best to do so • Questions? Final Details

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