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PRE-DEPARTURE I NFORMATION – SUMMER 2014 Page 1 COLLEGE YEAR IN ATHENS PRE-DEPARTURE I NFORMATION – SUMMER 2014 Page 1 PRE – DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION SUMMER 2014 • MODERN GREECE (MAKING OF THE MODERN WORLD 14) – T. GALLANT • DRUGS, BEHAVIOR AND THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN GREECE – S. ANAGNOSTARAS COLLEGE YEAR IN ATHENS PRE-DEPARTURE I NFORMATION – SUMMER 2014 Page 2 College Year in Athens (CYA) is a not-for-profit educational institution based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It offers semester, academic year, and summer programs through the Athens-based International Center for Hellenic and Mediterranean Studies (DIKEMES). Congratulations on your decision to study abroad with College Year in Athens ! You are about to embark on a summer experience that will be challenging, rewarding, enjoyable and memorable. This pre-departure handbook is meant to provide some practical information and advice to help you plan for your summer study in Greece. Please take the time to carefully read through this material and pay special attention to the arrival details for the course(s) in which you have enrolled, make every effort to pack light, and … enjoy the summer. Table of Contents Pre-Departure Checklist………………………………………………………………… 3 Travel Documents ……………………………………………………………………….. 3 Money Matters…………………………………………………………………………… 4 Health & Safety………………………………………………………………………………4 Housing Guidelines……………………………………………………………………… 5 Travel Tips………………………………………………………………………………....... 6 Contact Information……………………………………………………………………... 7 Housing Accommodation prior to course……………………………………….8 Travel Arrangement within Greece………………………………………………..9 Arrival and Check-in……………………………………………………………….…….10 "Experience, travel - these are as education in themselves" - Euripides (Greek playwright, c. 480-406 BC) COLLEGE YEAR IN ATHENS PRE-DEPARTURE I NFORMATION – SUMMER 2014 Page 3 PART 1 THINGS TO DO AND TO KNOW BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME Pre-Departure Checklist Below is a list of tasks to be completed before you arrive in Greece. • Make sure your travel documents are in order – see below. • Ensure that all financial arrangements pertaining to your summer abroad have been addressed. • Obtain a mobile telephone. Refer to page 7 of this handbook for a list of companies providing short-term mobile phone rental, SIM cards, and service for study abroad students. • Book a round-trip flight. Review the course arrival details and plan to arrive at the course location by the time noted under Arrival and Check-In pertaining to your course. • Consult the following U.S. State Department website: http://studentsabroad.state.gov/. This website has been specifically designed to offer students a one-stop reference for international travel and provides valuable information that will help you get the most out of your study abroad experience. Travel Documents Passport – You will need a passport to travel to Greece. U.S. citizens are encouraged to visit the U.S. State Department travel pages at www.travel.state.gov/passport for the most up-to-date information regarding passport application and fees. If you have a passport please ensure that it will be valid for at least three months beyond your planned stay abroad. Plan ahead and allow plenty of time to apply for or renew your passport, particularly in the busy summer months, as processing can take eight to ten weeks. CYA recommends that you apply for or renew your passport as early as possible in order to avoid delaying your arrival in Athens. CYA suggests that you make three copies of the passport ID page (one to leave at home and two to carry separately with you), which will enable Embassy officials to issue you a new passport more quickly in the event your passport is lost or stolen. Visa - A visa is a stamped notarization in a passport authorizing entry into a foreign country for a stated period of time. Upon arrival, citizens of the U.S. and Canada are automatically granted a tourist visa to remain in Greece for up to 90 days, therefore summer students holding passports from the United States and Canada who plan to stay in Greece for less than 90 days do NOT need to obtain a student visa. COLLEGE YEAR IN ATHENS PRE-DEPARTURE I NFORMATION – SUMMER 2014 Page 4 If you are not a citizen of the United States or Canada, inquire about Greek visa regulations related to your citizenship and apply for a visa if required. For information about passports and visas please consult www.mfa.gr/washington or contact the nearest Greek Consulate. International Student Identity Card (ISIC) – The ISIC is an identification card certifying full-time student status at an institution of higher learning. The card is recognized in most areas of the world and offers university students free or reduced admission to theaters, concerts, and museums, as well as other services, such as discounted airfare at www.statravel.com and rail tickets and accident and sickness insurance. ISIC cards are available for purchase through most university study abroad offices, the CYA North American office, or STA travel (Tel: 800.781.4040 ). Money Matters Greece’s currency is the EURO (€). A survey of previous participants indicated that personal expenses amounted to €55-€90 per week for food (although some managed on less than €55) and €50 minimum per week for travel, entertainment, and incidentals. Debit cards are the most useful method for obtaining cash. Confirm with your bank that your debit card is accepted, and the location of automatic teller machines (ATMs) in Greece where your card is accepted. Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, and American Express) are also useful. Notify your credit card company that you will be abroad as any unusual activity may be identified as potentially fraudulent and result in suspension of your account. If you plan to withdraw cash using your card, confirm with your credit card company that your card has a personal identification number (PIN) that allows you to withdraw cash at ATMs. Personal checks and money orders cannot be cashed in Greece and bank cashier’s checks require 30 days to clear. Health and Safety College Year in Athens staff will be available to assist with student inquiries, health issues, or emergency situations that may arise. Please be aware that, as a student enrolled in CYA summer courses, you will probably walk much more than you do normally and you may experience many new physical demands in your daily routine, therefore prepare accordingly. Other tips aimed at ensuring your health and safety during your time abroad: • CYA recommends that each student have a physical and dental exam before leaving for your summer study course. • Students with chronic or recurring health problems are highly encouraged to bring adequate supplies of prescription medication. Be sure that medication is identified by its generic name (not the brand name) and that you carry a copy of the prescription with you. • If you wear glasses or contact lenses, pack an extra pair as well as a copy of the prescription. • CYA suggests that you bring a traveler’s first aid kit. The following website is useful for suggestions for items to include: www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/UVAHealth/adult_travel/firstaid.cfm. While in Greece, take basic common-sense health precautions and avoid activities that may put you at particular risk. COLLEGE YEAR IN ATHENS PRE-DEPARTURE I NFORMATION – SUMMER 2014 Page 5 Alcohol abuse and illegal drug use will result in immediate dismissal from the CYA program (in the event of dismissal, students are not entitled to a refund or credit for any fees paid). Your summer course fees cover medical insurance. Basic medical insurance is provided through the Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). Please note that it is customary in Greece to pay the doctor following a consultation (€60-100) and the hospital prior to being released. Insurance companies rarely pay foreign medical claims directly, but upon presentation of the itemized receipt accompanied by a notarized translation will usually reimburse the insured for amounts paid. A mobile telephone is necessary in order to communicate with UCSD faculty or CYA staff in the event of emergency or illness. See page 7. As part of the application process, each student sign a statement agreeing not to rent, drive, or ride as a passenger on a motorcycle, motorbike, or moped while enrolled in any CYA summer course. Failure to honor this agreement may result in your dismissal from CYA. Housing Guidelines for Apartments and Hotels During your participation in the summer course(s), CYA insists that the following rules of courtesy are observed with respect to housing in the CYA apartments in Athens or the hotels used for the study-travel part of the courses: • Noise must be kept to a minimum at all times but especially during the ‘siesta’ hours between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and after 11:00 p.m. Parties or large group gatherings are not allowed at any time. • CYA prohibits overnight guests and the keeping of animals in the apartments and/or hotel accommodations. Sheets, towels, pillows, and pillowcases will be provided in the apartments and hotels but students are encouraged to bring a beach towel (although you can purchase one locally). COLLEGE YEAR IN ATHENS PRE-DEPARTURE I NFORMATION – SUMMER 2014 Page 6 Travel Tips for Students Studying Abroad Prepare. Read about Greece. Research the location of your course(s). Take some time to familiarize yourself with the map of the country. Packing. Be wary of overpacking. Pack only what you can carry comfortably. Never pack essential items, documents, or medication in checked luggage. Note that electronics are not subject to customs duty when brought with you, but they carry a heavy duty if they are shipped separately. Clothing. Summer in Greece is usually hot and dry (although rain showers are not uncommon). A sweater or jacket is often useful in the evening, especially on the islands. A pair of sturdy walking shoes is essential for visits to archaeological sites; a sunhat, loose long-sleeved tops and sunscreen are also necessary.
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