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Thursday, December 17, 2020 CIEE SPOTLIGHT: PACIFIC RIM WELCOME! Today’s Agenda ✓ Learn more about CIEE, our Covid response and upcoming study abroad opportunities ✓ Hear about CIEE programs directly from Center Directors ✓ Connect with your future fellow study abroad travelers 2 What is CIEE? • Nonprofit founded in 1947 • Commitment to safety and program quality • Pre-Covid served more than 50,000 participants each year • Local CIEE staff at all 32 sites • More than 250 staff • Over 1670 Students on Fall Programs 4 CIEE: Core Fundamentals At CIEE, we have always believed in… • Health, Safety and Security: Safety of students and staff is paramount to any other need • Academic Excellence: Quality academic programs led by knowledgeable, experienced faculty and staff including engaging outside-the-classroom extracurricular experiences; partnering with Tulane University, CIEE’s School of Record. • Impact: Programs that promote intercultural understanding and prepare future leaders MEET CIEE Suzanne Han Jim Pellow Seamus Harreys Colin McElroy Director, Seoul CIEE President VP, Global Enrollment Director, HSS Dr. Karlis Rokpelnis Nicole Latham Atsuko Yamada Global Institute David Satterwhite, CIEE Programs Tokyo Director, Kyoto Director, Sydney Director for Asia 6 2020/21 ACADEMIC YEAR 7 • In 15 countries, China, Costa Rica. Denmark, UK, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand and USA • Programs for College Study Abroad, Teach Abroad, Gap Year, High School Abroad 8 CURRENT STUDENTS MADRID CURRENT STUDENTS LISBON “ Abigail Taylor, Junior Arizona State University CIEE London Open Campus Block Program 11 SPRING 2021 • We expect even higher student enrollments for spring • Current spring study abroad for college students over 25 unique program offerings in 12 locations • CIEE is offering a new College Away program for students to take their homeschool courses online from abroad, in Monteverde, Dublin and potentially the Yucatan 13 SUMMER & FALL STUDY ABROAD OUTLOOK 14 SUMMER 2021 OUTLOOK Study Abroad Programs 49 Programs in 18 Sites Viability of programs is assessed based on: • Health and safety conditions • Travel restrictions • Student visa considerations FALL 2021 OUTLOOK Study Abroad Programs 60 Programs in 21 Sites Viability of programs is assessed based on: 1. Health and safety conditions 2. Travel restrictions 3. Student visa considerations General COVID-19 Prevention Fundamentals Social/Physical Distancing Avoid Large Groups Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ Do not gather in groups length) from other people Proximity Matters Use Face Coverings Stay out of crowded places and Should be worn as feasible and are most essential in times when physical avoid mass gatherings in proximity distancing is difficult Handwashing Ventilation Be reminded and remind others to Inspect ventilation systems and wash their hands frequently increase circulation of outdoor air 17 UNIFIED MITIGATION MODEL ✓ Ensure students are advised of their roles ✓ Train staff to protect themselves and guide students ✓ Coordinate with local authorities in meeting the requirements of their national strategies COVID-19 RESPONSE PROTOCOL FOR PARTICIPANTS AND STAFF DO YOU LIVE IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD/ROOM AS A ARE YOU EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PERSON WITH COVID-19? SYMPTOMS?: FEVER OF 100 F (37.8 C) OR ABOVE, OR 1. SCREENING QUESTIONS POSSIBLE FEVER SYMPTOMS LIKE ALTERNATING DO YOU CARE FOR A PERSON WITH COVID-19? CHILLS AND SWEATING, COUGH, TROUBLE BREATHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH OR SEVERE HAVE YOU BEEN WITHIN 6 FEET OF A PERSON WITH A WHEEZING, CHILLS OR REPEATED SHAKING WITH LAB-CONFIRMED CASE OF COVID-19 FOR AT LEAST 5 CHILLS, MUSCLE ACHES, SORE THROAT, LOSS OF MINUTES, OR HAD DIRECT CONTACT WITH THEIR SMELL OR TASTE, OR A CHANGE IN TASTE, NAUSEA, VOMITING OR DIARRHEA, HEADACHE POSITIVE TEST MUCUS OR SALIVA, IN THE PAST 14 DAYS? STUDENT OR EMPLOYEE ACTIONS CIEE ACTIONS DIRECT EXPOSURE SYMPTOMS SELF-ISOLATE AT ARRANGE FOR SELF-ISOLATION STUDENT OR EMPLOYEE STUDENT OR HOUSING AS NEEDED (ENSURE CIEE ACTIONS CIEE ACTIONS HOME FOR 14 DAYS MEALS ARE AVAILABLE) ACTIONS EMPLOYEE ACTIONS ASSIST LOCAL HEALTH CONTACT TRACE TO QUARANTINE AT HOME ARRANGE FOR QUARANTINE SELF-ISOLATE AT ARRANGE FOR SELF-ISOLATION AUTHORITIES AND/OR CIEE IDENTIFY DIRECT HOUSING AS NEEDED (ENSURE HOUSING AS NEEDED (ENSURE HOME FOR 10 DAYS MEALS ARE AVAILABLE) STAFF IN CONTRACT TRACING EXPOSRURES FOR 14 DAYS MEALS ARE AVAILABLE) NOTIFY PHYSICIAN AND NOTIFY EMERGENCY CONTACT NOTIFY PHYSICIAN / CIEE ASSIST IN ARRANGING FOR AND/OR HOME INSTITUTION AS IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, ASSIST IN ARRANGING FOR AND MONITOR SYMPTOMS TESTING IF AVAILABLE MONITOR SYMPTOMS APPROPRIATE NOTIFY PHYSICIAN / CIEE TESTING IF AVAILABLE NOTIFY EMERGENCY CONTACT ASSIST IN ARRANGING FOR AND/OR HOME INSTITUTION AS NOTIFY EMERGENCY CONTACT MAY LEAVE ISOLATION AFTER 14 DAYS, RE- TESTING IF REQUIRED* MAY LEAVE QUARANTINE APPROPRIATE AND/OR HOME INSTITUTION AS MAY LEAVE ISOLATION AFTER 10 SYMPTOM FREE FOR 72 HOURS, AND A AFTER 14 DAYS OF BEING APPROPRIATE DAYS FROM FIRST SYMPTOMS AND 19 NEGATIVE TEST RESULT* SYMPTOM FREE SYMPTOM FREE FOR 72 HOURS HRR COMPARISONS – New COVID-19 Cases: Last 14 days per 100k Population PacRim As of 14 December 2020 CIEE PROGRAM ASSURANCE ADVANTAGE PROTECTING STUDENTS IN SUMMER AND FALL 2021 A full refund of CIEE Program Fees when a student closes or cancels their application ANYTIME BEFORE DEPARTURE The option to change their program to an equivalent program at the same price The option to defer their program to another equivalent term for no additional cost 21 Wednesday, December 16 Study - Tokyo & Kyoto Destination Japan 49 Welcome to Japan! Tokyo – Japan’s Political Capital Kyoto – Japan’s Cultural Capital 50 Top Reasons To Go To Japan ❖ You’ve been studying Japanese, now you want to use it, make friends, improve it, & impress with it! ❖ You’re a total, maniacal fan of Manga & Anime, so why not go to the source, Manga Museum & Ghibli? ❖ You have a vision of your future career… and it’s tied to Japan’s innovation, trade, & business opportunities ❖ You want to take a deep dive into Japanese Pop Culture, head-over-heels into video games & music! ❖ Okay, you’re awed by cultural depth, by a history of 1,200yrs, temples, shrines, gardens, natural beauty. ❖ Enough of Pop Culture! – gimme a quiet Zen temple, a meditation pillow, let me breathe deeply of Kyoto… ❖ It’s the food, silly! World-revered Japanese cuisine! 51 ACCESS TO JAPAN Our programs in Kyoto & Tokyo provide a stepping-stone into 2 Cities. 2 Unique Cultures and Identities. traditional culture outside the cities – to another side of Japan. TOKYO KYOTO A dynamic, cosmopolitan, safe, & A rich mix of deeply historical yet fascinating mix of old, new, & fashionably modern – 17 World constantly newer! Government, Heritage Sites, temples, & 1,200yrs… business, pop culture, shopping! yet world’s first Manga Museum! 52 Tokyo montage Tokyo Highlights Imagine you’ve just landed in Tokyo…! ❖ It’s a metropolis of over 20 million…but in local neighborhoods, not overwhelming, lots to do! ❖ The city is safe, efficient, cosmopolitan, easy to navigate when you get used to it – use your Pasmo or Suica prepaid card anywhere! ❖ Check out the cool spots of Harajuku, Odaiba, & Akihabara – fashion, shopping, struttin’ youth! ❖ Take a selfie atop Tokyo Tower or the Sky Tree! ❖ Journey to the land of Totoro at Studio Ghibli! ❖ Eat! In addition to ramen, okonomiyaki, sushi & Japanese cuisine, you name it, Tokyo has it! ❖ Temples, hidden (Hamarikyu) gardens, Bullet Trains, the National Diet (parliament), Olympics! 53 A montage of scenes from idyllic “hometown” Kyoto Kyoto Highlights Now, imagine you’ve just arrived in Kyoto…! ❖ With its Imperial Palace & Imperial villas, Kyoto served as Japan’s capital from 1,200+ yrs ago! ❖ How many of the city’s 17 UNESCO-designated World Heritage sites can you absorb in one day? ❖ Nestled in a valley with Kamogawa River flowing through, hike into the hills for a panoramic view…! ❖ Sitting zazen in one of Kyoto’s “Five Mountains of Zen” may not be your thing – but could give it a try! Yes, that’s me, your Center ❖ How ‘bout world’s 1st Manga Museum 3mins away? Director, standing outside the nearby Manga Museum ❖ CIEE Kyoto is centrally located… to head out & visit one of hundreds of temples, shrines, & gardens – including peaceful Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama! ❖ Kyoto’s (exquisite, delicate) cuisine – come on over! 54 Activities & Excursions ❖ Each activity & excursion is designed to bring to life an aspect of the day’s class focus & lesson. ❖ If you’re in our Tokyo Imagine, minutes program, imagine a trip to away, a castle or a Studio Ghibli, or Odaiba. World Heritage site ❖ In Kyoto, you will visit the house folk artist Kawai Kanjiro lived & worked in. ❖ From Tokyo, a day trip to historic Kamakura, perhaps? ❖ From Kyoto, the day trip will be to fascinating Nara! 55 COVID-19 & Current Conditions ❖ Japan’s overall Covid-19 numbers have been low; ❖ Wearing masks has been culturally accepted for yrs; ❖ Required & expected: Wear a mask, disinfect, wash frequently, avoid crowding, practice social distancing, respect others! ❖ We’ll update you as the situation evolves. 56 Wednesday, December 15 Study Abroad Destination Tokyo 57 Where is Tokyo, Japan? YOTSUYA 四ッ谷 ❖ Located in Central Tokyo! ❖ Area with several prestigious schools. ❖ Convenient access with 2 JR train lines and 2 Metro Imperial Palace Subway lines. ❖ 5-10 minute train ride to Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya, & Akihabara ❖