Lausanne Program Manual Academic Year 2015-2016 Congratulations on your decision to participate in Pepperdine University’s Lausanne Program! This program manual contains information specific to the Lausanne Program. You have also been given the International Programs Student Handbook with information, rules, and regulations for all International Programs participants. We expect you to carefully read all information provided in both handbooks. This program manual provides you with the most updated information and advice available at the time of printing. Changes may occur before your departure or while you are abroad. Your flexibility and willingness to adjust to these changes as they occur will help you in having the best study-abroad experience possible. Our handbooks are revised annually by the International Programs Office in Malibu. Your comments and suggestions for next year's handbook are welcome. Please direct them to [email protected]. One of the best ways to prepare for study abroad is to learn as much as possible prior to departure about your program’s host country as well as the countries you will visit. You can visit the International Programs website, talk with faculty and program alumni, visit the suggested websites included in this program manual, and consult books about the area. Your flexibility in adjusting to unanticipated situations and cultural differences will determine, in great part, the kind of experience you will have while abroad. We wish you a successful and rewarding study-abroad experience! 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 1 Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. 2 Contact Information ......................................................................................................... 4 Program Staff .................................................................................................................... 5 Program Vision ................................................................................................................. 6 A Journey of Growth .......................................................................................................6 Switzerland: A Place to Call Home .................................................................................6 More than a Tourist ......................................................................................................... 7 Convocation ....................................................................................................................... 7 Communication ................................................................................................................. 7 Facebook ......................................................................................................................... 8 Program Website ............................................................................................................. 8 Rules of the House ............................................................................................................. 8 A Community of Respect and Safety ...............................................................................8 1. House Safety .............................................................................................................8 2. Behavior ...................................................................................................................9 3. Rooms, Bathrooms, and the Student Kitchen ...........................................................9 4. Clothing ..................................................................................................................10 5. Prohibited Items .....................................................................................................10 6. Guests .....................................................................................................................11 7. Other .......................................................................................................................11 Community Standards and Sanctions in the Lausanne Program ...................................11 Lausanne Facilities ......................................................................................................... 12 History of Maison du Lac ..............................................................................................12 Location .........................................................................................................................12 Program Office ...............................................................................................................12 Telephone .......................................................................................................................12 Student Mail ...................................................................................................................13 Classroom Facilities .......................................................................................................13 Student Rooms ...............................................................................................................13 Laundry ..........................................................................................................................15 House Security ...............................................................................................................15 Fire Safety ......................................................................................................................15 House Policies ................................................................................................................16 Guests/Visitors ...............................................................................................................17 Meals ..............................................................................................................................18 Counseling Services .......................................................................................................19 Packing ............................................................................................................................. 20 Typical Luggage Allowance ..........................................................................................20 What to Take ..................................................................................................................20 Electrical Appliances .....................................................................................................23 Transportation ................................................................................................................ 23 Arriving in Switzerland ..................................................................................................23 2 Transportation to Your Facility (Group flight VS. non-Group Flight) ..........................24 Returning to the United States. ......................................................................................25 Student Employment ...................................................................................................... 26 Resident Advisors ..........................................................................................................26 Media Coordinator .........................................................................................................26 Library Worker ..............................................................................................................27 Student Worker Positions ..............................................................................................27 Service Coordinator ......................................................................................................27 Service Opportunities ..................................................................................................... 27 Living in Lausanne ......................................................................................................... 27 Personal Finances ...........................................................................................................28 Cultural Activities ..........................................................................................................30 Churches ........................................................................................................................33 Postal Services ...............................................................................................................34 Bookshops ......................................................................................................................34 Dining Out .....................................................................................................................35 Shopping ........................................................................................................................35 Getting Around the City .................................................................................................36 Personal Safety ...............................................................................................................36 Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................................................................36 Internet Resources .........................................................................................................