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GET READY FOR
TAKEOFF!
lausanne
academic year orientation 2015-16
Welcome to your IP Orientation! We’re so excited you’re all here, and even more
excited for you to go to Buenos Aires! It’s coming up so fast!
Introduce yourself as the facilitator.
Tell them what the group norms are:
-no such thing as a bad question
-write down your key learnings in the notes section of their flight manuals
-enjoy yourself!
-other
I suggest starting with Human Scavenger Hunt first
HUMAN SCAVENGER HUNT
Get to know the students and faculty
you’re going abroad with!
We bet you’ll have more in common
with others than you thought.
Human Scavenger Hunt Instructions:
You may want to do this as your first activity as you leave Elkins before you even
arrive at your program room.
This activity will take 10-15 minutes.
“It’s time for you to see the diversity as well as see what you have in common with
people. When I say “go”, stand up and to try to find 2-3 other people with the same
thing in common”.
Once they find their groups of 2-3, you can ask students to introduce the other person
(s) in their group to entire group. It’s a great way for people to learn names and start
to bond.
Scavenger Hunt 1: same birthday month
Scavenger Hunt 2: same major
Scavenger Hunt 3: same number of siblings
Scavenger Hunt 4: same favorite cuisine
Scavenger Hunt 5: the reason why you want to go abroad
INTRODUCING
your visiting faculty
GARY SELBY
Insert any photo slides the visiting faculty may want to share to say “hello” and
introduce themselves.
This section should take no more than 2 minutes.
INTRODUCING
your RAs :Caroline McClelland & Nicholas
Janner & Mason DeLoache
RA Presentation (1 minute each person)
RA Name
Major
Where they are from
Why they decided THIS program
Why they wanted to be a RA
INTRODUCING
your ambassador
MEGAN DUNCAN
Ambassador introduces self (1 minute)
THE STAFF
your director
EZRA PLANK
(& his family!)
Introduce Staff
THE STAFF
your assistant director
MARK BARNECHE
Introduce Staff
THE STAFF
your facilities coordinators
MONIKA ZIMMERLI
& KARINE GRIVET
Introduce Staff
MAISON DU LAC
https://vimeo.com/123086577
MAISON DU LAC
ACADEMICS
DO NOT expect overseas classes to be EASY!
It’s the same amount of class hours as Malibu
finished in less time.
2.0 GPA requirement (cumulative and
semester) before and during program.
Classes MONDAY - THURSDAY
One of the main goals of Pepperdine’s International Programs is to enrich the quality
of the student’s academic experience. The integration of cultural ideas has always
been at the core of the liberal arts tradition, and its importance is even greater now
in an age that values multicultural diversity and globalization.
We assume that you have as your top priority a responsible commitment to academic
success. Certainly, we encourage you to get to know the city in which you will live and
the other parts of your host country, as well as experience travel.
You should have no expectation that the courses you complete overseas will be
easier than those back in Malibu or that they will be modified to meet your travel
needs. Thus, it is your responsibility to meet all class expectations and deadlines.
Tests and final examinations will be given according to the academic calendar.
Neither adjustment in class schedules nor in other scheduled academic events will be
made to accommodate visitors, travel, or transportation schedules.
You should make sure that the courses you elect to take here are compatible with
your degree requirements and your intended deadline for graduation
Both class AND field trip performances have a bearing on the final grade for every
course taught. The most important part of your overseas experience is your academic
participation and performance. If your semester GPA or cumulative GPA fall below a
2.0, you will be dropped from your program and are required to pay withdrawal fees.
TEXTBOOKS
Find academic details at http://www.pepperdinelausanne.com/academic/
Typically, textbook info is available about a month before departure. You will
receive an e-mail with this information.
Books are required for the first day of classes.
Please address textbook concerns to mark.barneche@pepperdine.edu.
For academic advising questions,
please contact jenine.clements@pepperedine.edu.
TEXTBOOK INFO
Typically, textbook information is available about a month before their programs
start. You will be sent an email with the information.
Students are required to have textbooks on the first day of class. For textbook
questions, please email alessio.basta@pepperdine.edu.
For Academic advising and concerns, please contact Jenine Clements via email at:
Jenine.Clements@Pepperdine.edu
LIBRARY RESOURCES
Pepperdine’s Payson Library has developed a
site specifically for our
Florence program.
http://infoguides.pepperdine.edu/lausanne
http://infoguides.pepperdine.edu/florence
Presenter: This is a quick look at the library resources you will have in Florence. It’s
extensive and offers much more than just checking out books or articles. Please take
a moment to use this link while in Lausanne or before you arrive.
Click on link to briefly show site.
ESTIMATED COST OF
ATTENDANCE PER
tuition and room/board - same as Malibu
SEMESTER
flight & eft - $3465
estimated cost of attendance - varies
ESTIMATED COST OF
ATTENDANCE
program fees - $487 per week
tuition - $ 1,455 per unit
PROGRAM COSTS
Please note that 2015-16 costs have not been released. If costs increase by more
than 10%, you will be allowed to exit your contract at no penalty.
OTHER COSTS
SEMESTER
YEAR
Mandatory Local Health Insurance
(required by law)
CHF 320
CHF 720
Mandatory City Bed Tax (per
semester)
CHF 105
CHF 210
Mandatory Biometric Card
CHF 28
CHF 28
Mandatory Resident Permit Charge
CHF 147
CHF 147
Mandatory Visa Clearance Charge
(required by law)
CHF 95
CHF 95
Swiss Consulate Visa Fee
Approx. $65
Approx. $65
The following are items posted to your student account that are unique to your
program.
EXAMPLES OF LOCAL COSTS
Eurail Pass (4 Country, 10 day, 2 month) - $570
Swiss Half Pass + Voie7 (free domestic trains after 7pm) - $319
Hostel Room (per night) - $45 (depends on location, grade of hostel)
Meal at McDonalds: $13
Burrito, Chips, Drink (local burrito shop) - $12
Meal at Vapianos (mid-range Italian) - $18-25
Bar of Cailler Chocolate - $2
MEALS
•Light Swiss breakfast provided every day
•Most meals in the facility kitchen Monday
through Thursday Evenings
•Eat out as a group at various restaurants for
dinner - set up by your director
•SVC Card for all other meals
SVC Cards will be given to you upon arrival.
Most meals are prepared in the facility’s kitchen by an Italian chef and served in the
dining room, Sunday through Thursday evenings.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, breakfast is available in Villa.
Guests can’t eat in the Villa more than 2 meals, and the Director must be notified.
MEALS
SVC Cards will be given to you upon arrival.
Most meals are prepared in the facility’s kitchen by an Italian chef and served in the
dining room, Sunday through Thursday evenings.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, breakfast is available in Villa.
Guests can’t eat in the Villa more than 2 meals, and the Director must be notified.
STORED VALUE CARDS
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Debit card used for meals outside facility
Will be distributed once you depart for program
Funds loaded once a month
$15-75 fee for replacing lost/stolen card
Report lost cards to the IP office ASAP!
STORED VALUE CARDS
Treat as a debit card.
Use for meals outside the facility.
Funds are loaded once a month.
$15 or $75 fee for replacing lost or stolen cards.
Report lost cards to international.programs@pepperdine.edu
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
student worker positions:
•Student Workers are hired by the Program
Director once students arrive to their program.
•There are various positions available supporting
the house and the staff. Ask your program staff!
•Student workers must obtain I-9s once they are in
Lausanne and secure a position (with the
exception of RA’s, who must do so before they go).
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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Student workers are hired by the program director once students arrive to the
program.
There are various positions available supporting the Villa and staff.
Student workers must obtain I-9s once they are in Florence and secure a position
(with the exception of RAs who must do so before they go).
Students may not work outside of the Pepperdine facility (with the exception of
internships).
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Kitchen Worker: Assist in preparing for meals and cleaning dishes afterwards
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Student Kitchen Worker: Ensure a sanitary and efficient work area in the
student kitchen
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Office Assistant: Provide all manner of administrative support to the Director
and Assistant Director
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IT Coordinator: Assist students and staff with computer and network
concerns
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Website Designer: Update the content and design of the program website
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Graphic Designer: Design logos and other graphic content for the program
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Study Room Coordinator: Manage and clean the house's study rooms
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Weekend Coordinator: Handle check-in procedures for students visiting from
other IP programs
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Service Coordinator: Work with local contacts to develop service
opportunities
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
● Bethanie Elderly Home
● Local church youth groups
6 incredible opportunities to serve in Florence and get involved with the community
you are living in!
Big Brother, Big Sister: Teaching English to Italian children ages 6-14
Food Service: Providing meals to the homeless through a shelter institute.
CIRS: Working with people effected by physical and mental disabilities and providing
assistance for social integration through activities and events.
Corri la Vita: Running Race program organized by the City of Florence, that serves as a
fund raiser for cancer research.
Green Day: Serving the environment by helping to clean small rivers near by.
Olive and Grape Picking: Experience picking olives and grapes in the Tuscan hills and
reconnecting with nature as you assist with the local harvest and community crop
tending.
LUNCH CHALLENGE
In groups of 3-5 people, research an interesting
travel location that is near your International
Programs location that you could visit. Be ready
to share the location, cost of travel there, & 3
interesting factoids with large group immediately
after lunch!
This activity will take place during lunch. After they grab their lunch as the exit Elkins,
the leader of each group will need to gather their group members.
Facilitator divides large group into groups of 3-5 and group itself determines a group
leader for each group. That group leader is responsible for getting group together
during lunch and researching a potential travel location that is relatively near the IP
Location and they will have 1 minute to share their findings with the entire group at
the beginning of the session following lunch. For larger groups, you may want to
increase the size of the group to 5-7 students to ensure that the session moves along
quickly.
Group leader will ensure that all people in the group share at least one item within
the following areas:
1.
2.
3.
name of location
cost to travel there
3 interesting factoids
MAILING TO LAUSANNE
when you’re in lausanne...
•there’s plenty of post offices throughout city
•Fairly expensive to mail: $2/postcard, much
more if you’re sending a package
MAIL FORWARDING
Mail won’t be sent to you overseas!
To have your campus mail forwarded to your permanent
US address, fill out a “mail forwarding request”.
MAIL FORWARDING
U.S. mail will not be sent to you overseas.
To have your campus mail forwarded to your permanent US address, fill out a “mail
forwarding request” on campus.
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Avoid
leaving purses, backpacks, etc. alone in public places
•Do not hang purse from chairs in public places
•Don’t walk alone at night in poorly lit areas
•Never try to stop taxis in the middle of the street
•Have small amounts of cash only
•Watch out for pickpockets!
THE BALANCE
SLEEP/HEALTH
SOCIAL
CLASSES
TRAVEL
Abroad will singlehandedly be one of the most exhilarating, spontaneous and growthfilled periods of your life. However, that’s not to say it won’t be difficult!
It’s important to keep in mind how many aspects you’re juggling at once. You’ll have
full time school to keep on track with, travels every weekend, a house full of
distracting friends and your own personal health to keep on track of. Success abroad
is all about the balance: find out how you de-stress and make sure to focus on
healthy habits! For example, take a night off every now and then to explore your
“home” city, go for a run everyday, set aside time to be productive with your studies,
or have a weekly coffee date with one of your housemates. However you best keep a
balanced life, think about that beforehand and put it into action!
SPIRITUAL LIFE
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Lausanne Spiritual Life Video!
See with God, walk with God, talk with God
Invest, trust, risk
Discussion Time!
1.
Spiritual Life Video:
a.
Intro video: “We would like to begin our section on Spiritual Life by
featuring a brief video sent to us by the media coordinator in Lausanne
this year. The video gives you a sneak peak into what your spiritual life
experience can look like during your year in Switzerland.”
b.
Show Video (5 minutes 40 seconds)
c.
Vimeo link for showing: https://vimeo.com/118540224
2.
Talking Points
a.
See with God, walk with God, talk with God
i.
“I would encourage [students] to be ready to see God's beauty
in the nature around them. It is absolutely indescribable. You
can see His hand prints everywhere and it blows my mind that
this is the imperfect version of it because of the fall. I would
prepare them to be ready to walk with God because He is the
only one who knows every single step that they have walked!
Just for them to come with open hearts and eyes.”—Hope, RA
of Lausanne
b.
Invest, trust, risk
i.
“Come prepared to invest in deepening your spiritual life while
abroad. You will meet new people with new ways of
worshiping God, and if you are open to it, it will be a very
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v.
2.
enriching experience for you.
Second, trust the process. Don't predetermine what is going to
happen - just come, prepare to engage, and let God help you
grow.
Third, risk. Step out of your comfort zone. Offer to lead Sunday
night church. Commit to a small group Bible Study.
Fourth, use the experiences of travel and life together as
springboards for conversations - with other students, staff, and
faculty. The staff have a deep interest in life’s big questions,
and would love to reflect with you about experiences you are
having.
Fifth, go beyond convocation credit. If you are asking the
question "Will I get Convo credit for this?" you will miss out on
some of the most incredible experiences in Europe. Go hear
Mozart's Requiem in the cathedral, go attend a Protestant or
Catholic service that is different from your own, and volunteer
with one of our many local partners.” —Ezra, Director of
Lausanne
Questions for Students to Discuss (in groups of 2)
a.
Ezra, the director of Lausanne, encourages students to “trust the
process” while they are abroad. Reflect on what this means for you.
What does it look like to not “predetermine” and to come in to your
abroad experience trusting God?
b.
Do you readily experience God in nature? If not, how do you must
naturally experience God in a personal way? How do you expect to
experience God in Lausanne?
CULTURE
The shared set of
values, attitudes,
beliefs, and behaviors
that are widely held by
members of a
particular society.
This session will help them understand themselves, others, America and their host culture at
a deeper level
ASPECTS OF CULTURE
Religious Beliefs
Personal Space
Greeting Custom
Popular Sayings
Notion of Modesty
Concept of Fairness
Particular Sports
Race/Ethnic Groups
Opinion of Poverty
Courtship Practices
Views of Equality
Tipping Customs
Concepts of Beauty
Holiday Customs
Concept of Leadership
Degree of Eye Contact
Rules of Politeness
Importance of Time
Beliefs on Immigration
Views of Youth/Elderly
The following are sample aspects of what makes a culture
HOW DO YOU MEASURE UP?
Every culture has norms and values.
What are your values
and how do they compare to American and
host cultures?
How Do You Measure Up?
This activity will take 10-15 minutes:
To prep: you may need to go outside for this. Put a long straight line of masking tape
on the ground to create a continuum that everyone in the group can stand on top of.
This is a values/norms activity to help students understand their own values and how
those values are the same or are different from the norms/values of your host culture
as well as American culture. These are general norms based upon the culture’s
general norms. While we cannot assume these values are shared among a vast
majority of people from this culture, we can assume these are generally true.
1. Go through each of the cultural norms one at a time and ask students to stand on
the tape which represents the continuum. After each cultural norm/value is shared,
tell students to line up on the continuum based upon their personal preferences.
Then, ask at least 2 people the following question after you share what the host
cultural norm is for that particular norm:
2. Why did you choose to stand there?
3. How does your personal preference compare to the norm of the host culture (or
US culture) and what might you do in response?
Switzerland is much more reserved in terms of
displays of affection. Depending on the region you are in, it may be considered inappropriate
to smile at a stranger as you pass them on the sidewalk, to use informal pronouns when
speaking with someone unless you have been given explicit permission, or to ask any
personal information from someone unless you have known them for awhile (if they are
married, if they have kids, where they work, where they live, and so forth). Therefore, public
displays of affection are far more limited in Switzerland. This is changing among the younger
generation, among whom one might see more personal displays of affection in public.
Displays of Affection: On a scale from private-public
Lausanne
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0
Public neutral
+5
private
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USA
-5
0
Public neutral
+5
private
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Time Orientation: On a scale from 30 Minutes late (is that ok, not ok) to 5 minutes before : The
Swiss believe that
you should be on time. One might show up to an appointment a few minutes early, but many
think a person should not arrive until the exact meeting time.
Lausanne
-5
early
neutral
0
+5
30 min late
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USA
-5
early
0
neutral
+5
30 min late
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In the world of business, meetings
and interactions are very matter of fact, and time is taken seriously. One must be kind, but
also be efficient. In this context, one would never ask personal questions so that the focus of
the interaction can remain on the business at hand.
Task versus Relationships: On a scale from Task Oriented to People Oriented
Lausanne
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Task
0
neutral
+5
relationships
|X—————|————-——|
USA
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Task
0
neutral
+5
relationships
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The Swiss do have a great appreciation for
tradition, especially those from smaller, rural communities. However, with such a small
country and limited natural resources, the Swiss tend to be future oriented: they are very
cautious regarding any type of risk, they are serious about protecting their image and
conserving their resources, and they plan for any eventual emergency. They are some of the
highest insured people in the world, and with the recent political instability in Europe, they
have become even more concerned about their security in the future.
Societal Mindset: Past oriented, present oriented, future oriented
Lausanne
-5
past
0
present
+5
future
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USA
-5
past
0
present
+5
future
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While there is no definite pinnacle of life in
Switzerland, they would tend to look most favorably on the middle of life – those who were in
their 40s and 50s.
Pinnacle of Life: Do they appreciate youth, middle-age, aged?
Lausanne
All are valued
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USA
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youth middle
+5
elderly
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Outward Energy: On a scale from quiet/introverted to loud/extroverted The
Swiss are very private: they are
quiet in public, quiet in their conversations, and quiet when traveling on public transport. They
value their own privacy, and do not want to be disturbed by someone else’s issues.
Lausanne
-5
quiet
0
neutral
+5
extroverted
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USA
-5
quiet
0
neutral
extroverted
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+5
WHAT IS AMERICAN?
Informal
•Generous and charitable
•Wealthy and materialistic
•Friendly – they want to be liked
•Loud, uncultured, naïve behavior
•Live to work, not work to live
•Self-assured and independent
•Practical, problem-solvers
•Ignorant of geography, world affairs, other cultures
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Here is a list of what internationals perceive as American.
What surprises you about this list?
What doesn’t surprise you?
What does this mean for you as you go abroad?
YOUR CHOICES WITH
ALCOHOL
please take a few moments to read the article
& join us in discussion
Ambassadors to pass out article.
Visiting faculty to lead this discussion. VF share their personal standpoint on alcohol
and provide guidance to students on the matter. Faculty can leave after this portion if
they’d like if there is already a facilitator there. Below is an example of how visiting
faculty can lead the discussion.
VF can facilitate session as they see fit. Below is an example of what can be done:
1)
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4)
Discussion in pairs: What is one key takeaway for you from this article?
Have 3-4 students share their takeaways with the large group
Visiting faculty member share their philosophy and practice regarding alcohol:
tell students that how students interact with alcohol is up to them. If they
choose to misuse alcohol, the consequence could be expulsion and being sent
home or put on probation. Knowing that, what is their personal strategy?
Q&A on the subject matter with visiting faculty member
EXPLORE WITH A PURPOSE!
Develop goals for yourself:
• Turn to the goal development page in your flight manual
•Get in groups of 3-4 people and share your initial ideas about goals for 1-2
developmental areas and what potential mechanisms are there to help you
achieve your goals. (5 minutes total for activity)
• Take 5 minutes to draft at least 3 goals for yourself and create an
accountability mechanism and write it down on the following page ( 5
minutes)
Goal Development Activity: 15 minutes in length
You are making a major investment in attending an international program. Make the
most of it by making goals for yourself and creating a mechanism to help ensure you
meet your goals.
-Give them examples of possible goals.
-Go through the 2nd bullet on the slide and before they go to the 3rd bullet and write
their goals, ask for 2-3 students to share with the entire group what their idea for a
goal is and what they are going to employ to help them achieve their goal.
HEALTH CLEARANCE
1) Schedule your physical exam 50-90 days
before your program start date.
2) Turn in form to IP Office at least 45 days
before your program start date (mid-July for
fall/AY programs)
3) Vaccinations & other health info has to be up
to date!
ACE TRAVEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
All students are covered by a travel assistance policy that provides students with
extensive coverage including:
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Emergency medical services
Security evacuation services
Emergency travel services
$100 deductible per incident with a $100k limit per incident. Plan information
is on our FAQ site. Talk with you parents about your needed coverage
Read through the slide deck above. Ensure that students understand that if this
policy is for international travel only and cannot be used for routine medical needs
students have. In essence, only needs that arise while they are abroad will be
covered under this policy.
ACE TRAVEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Not a stand-alone policy, but will be added on top of your regular plan (e.g. U.S.based plan) to ensure greater coverage and additional assistance only while you
are overseas.
• This policy does not cover pre-existing conditions that require treatment
while you are abroad nor does it cover prescriptions you currently take
• Contact your personal insurance provider to ensure that your ongoing
medical care needs will be met.
•If waiving University SHIP plan for other coverage (e.g. parent’s domestic
plan), you must submit a waiver to the health center by August 9, 2015.
Read through the slide deck above.
Every person is different, and each student must weigh the benefits and drawbacks
(inclusions and exclusions) of each policy against their own personal health profile to
determine if they are adequately covered
Want MORE Travel Assistance?
We will be having Shane Cullen, the Community Engagement Manager for
Hostelling International USA come and give a presentation on traveling
Europe by rail, detailing the different rail pass options, rail networks, point to
point tickets, reservations, etc. This is all fantastic information we think you
will find especially valuable!
Monday, April 13th, from 7PM-8PM in PC 190
PLEASE REMIND STUDENTS ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY!!
VISA INFORMATION
Deadlines
April 17th-Visa Applications & required documents are
due to the IP office!
July 31st- Passports are due to the IP office!
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Flights will be purchased in the May/June time frame. IP will e-mail you the
itinerary. Below are your program dates. It is generally true that your departure
date is one day before the program start date and you will arrive back in the
USA a day after your program ends. Flights leave from and return to LAX and
students must arrive 4 hours prior to departure.
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Fall ‘15 Program Dates: September 9th, 2015- December 16th, 2015
Spring ‘16 Program Dates: January 13th, 2016- April 20th, 2016
EFT Location Fall 2015 and Dates: Greece, October 11th-16th
EFT Location Spring 2016 and Dates: Morocco, March 13th-18th
*Program start/end dates and EFT locations are subject to change
Once overseas, transportation from airport to program facility will be provided
LUGGAGE
checked luggage fees:
•Most airline carriers charge a fee for each piece
of checked luggage.
•Fees vary by airline, and it is the student's
responsibility to be prepared to pay these fees at
the airport.
•Maximum weight and dimensions also vary and
are changed often so check into this when you
receive your flight itinerary.
WHAT TO BRING
tips for packing:
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Bring converter/adaptor for anything
electrical
Special hygiene products
Warm and cold-weather clothes and a few
nice outfits
Medications
Good walking/hiking shoes
Textbooks
Modest, clean cut, urban style clothes
Voltage in Europe is different than in the US. We use 110 volts, they use 220. Invest
in a voltage converter.
Do not take American hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons, etc. European versions
are readily available there and reasonable in price.
We suggest you bring your own deodorant, if you have a preferred brand. Availability
of some brands are limited overseas.
Clothing is appropriate for the climate and cultural differences. Practical, machine
washable, wrinkle resistant, and colorfast that will last longer and be more
comfortable. Cathedrals and other religious sites often require modest clothing for
men and women.
Dress in layers, even in the summer. Weather is typically 60 – 70 F, be prepared for a
range of temperatures.
Medications: bring your supply from home. US prescriptions will not be filled from
overseas. When traveling, keep it in the container it comes in from the Pharmacy.
Generic brands of over the counter medications may be found locally, but specific
brands may not be found locally. We suggest you bring a basic supply with you. The
Program Staff will not provide any medication.
Roll your clothes instead of folding them. Saves space and leaves room for overseas
purchases
Wear your heaviest and bulkiest shoes and your coat or jacket on the plane so you
won’t have to pack them.
Don’t forget to save space for your textbooks.
DO NOT PACK MONEY, traveler’s checks, credit cards or prescription medication in
your luggage. This needs to be on your carry-on baggage.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
•Linens or towels
•Pillows or blankets
•Expensive jewelry or valuables
•Too many shoes
•Anything you don’t absolutely need
(this includes your blender. yes, someone has
brought that to Lausanne. don’t do it.)
less
is
more!
Read slide list:
Avoid over-packing your bag so that the airport screener at security will be able to
easily reseal your bag if it is opened for inspection.
Avoid packing food and drinks
DO be sure to place ID tags with your name, and contact numbers on all of your
baggage, including your laptop computer.
The program provides a bath towel, hand towel, duvet, pillow, and sheets
WHAT NOT TO BRING
Read slide list:
Avoid over-packing your bag so that the airport screener at security will be able to
easily reseal your bag if it is opened for inspection.
Avoid packing food and drinks
DO be sure to place ID tags with your name, and contact numbers on all of your
baggage, including your laptop computer.
pepperdinelausanne.com
WWW.pepperdinelausanne.com
GROUP FLIGHT
● Contact Corniche Travel for group flight return
date extensions. Not all requests are possible.
● Pepperdinetravel@corniche.com
● If changes to flight are needed on return leg,
student will be required to pay any associated
fees. No changes possible on outgoing flight.
FLIGHT EXEMPTIONS
•Make your own travel arrangements (flight + travel to house)
•Arrive same day and general time the group arrives
•Submit confirmed itinerary no less than 45 days prior to
departure of program
•Can’t arrive early or leave late from the program facility
•Responsible for your own travel costs.
TRAVEL LOG POLICY
YOU MUST FILL OUT
YOUR TRAVEL LOG.
(even if you’re just staying
in town!)
You will be shown how to
use Travel Log at local orientation.
Any travel, even if you are staying in the host country, must be logged in the travel
log every week, no exceptions.
This is for your safety! We track where students go in case something happens in
that location, we can know who is there and when they are there. Be sure to always
communicate to your RA and Program Staff your plans in addition to entering your
information into the Travel Log.
Communication can be in writing through your Pepperdine email account ONLY. That
is considered your electronic signature by the University. Failure to complete the
travel log could result in program expulsion.
BEST WAYS TO TRAVEL
•Voie 7
•Demi Tariff (Half Pass)
•Eurail Global
•Eurail Select
•Easyjet
•Swiss Air
Use Skyscanner.com or Kayak.com to plan!
Any travel, even if you are staying in the host country, must be logged in the travel
log every week, no exceptions.
This is for your safety! We track where students go in case something happens in
that location, we can know who is there and when they are there. Be sure to always
communicate to your RA and Program Staff your plans in addition to entering your
information into the Travel Log.
Communication can be in writing through your Pepperdine email account ONLY. That
is considered your electronic signature by the University. Failure to complete the
travel log could result in program expulsion.
EMERGENCY ENVELOPE
documents needed:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
photocopy of passport
4 extra passport photos
list of all medical prescriptions from doctor
names, phone #s, and addresses of 2 emergency contacts
list of all credit card international phone #s
health history form
certified copy of birth certificate (if possible)
Do not carry your passport with you around town. We recommend you
purchase an international driver’s license from AAA for less than $20. It is
recognized as an official ID. Also, we recommend you contact your credit card
company to tell them that you are going overseas and you want a PIN Chip
credit card. This will help you get better exchange rates and purchasing rates.
EMERGENCY ENVELOPE
In case of an emergency, your envelope will have all of the
critical information necessary all readily available in one
place.
YOU MUST CREATE YOUR OWN EMERGENCY ENVELOPE
BEFORE PROGRAM DEPARTURE.
Almost every year, a student loses their passport and/or their passport and other
important documents are stolen. This emergency envelope will help you gain your
documents back in an efficient manner while also protecting your identity.
Exact contents of the emergency envenlope are in the student manual: http:
//community.pepperdine.
edu/seaver/internationalprograms/participants/studenthandbook14-15.pdf
THE BIG SEVEN
violations that warrant program dismissal:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
threat/act of violence
theft
possess/sell/distribute/use controlled substances
sexual misconduct
repeated drunkenness in/out of Pepperdine facility
significant property damage
traveling to a country on the US State Department’s
Travel Warning List.
IP does send students home from their program. Just this year, we sent a student
home the very first week of the semester because of their choices.
What do you think the 7 violations are? In a group of 3-4 students, make a list of all
types of violations.
Advance the slide deck and have them score and see who got the highest number
right.
Ask them, “What questions do you have about this?”
DISABILITY SERVICES OFFICE
If you require special accommodations
please visit disability services office
immediately
1. access
2. mental and other health-related matters
3. academic learning
We want to accommodate students that have needs in the areas of access, mental
and other health related matters and academic learning. Not telling anyone about
your needs only detracts from your experience. Waiting until you arrive at the
location until you tell someone makes it difficult for us to provide accommodation in
a timely manner. Please visit disability services if needed by next week.
PROGRAM
MANUAL
Tell students:
So many questions you have answers in the student handbook and the individual
program manuals (program manuals are only for our core program locations) You
must take 30 minutes on your own to view these documents. go to the Community
Site, then to Current Participants, then click on Student Handbook & Program
Manuals.
Offer a prize (shirt) for someone that can find some piece of information in the
program manual for your IP location in the fastest amount of time. This will help
them see the value of the program manual.
HOW CAN I BRING MY
PROGRAM TO MALIBU?
here’s a few of our best ideas:
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6.
volunteer in our office!
go the Return!
LIGHT & SALT convo series
bring your perspectives into your classroom
go on another IP opportunity!
share your experience with 5 friends!
The following IP Program and events are venues you can participate in to incorporate
your international experiences back to Malibu and even apply to your career and
future.
CONVO SERIES
Living
In
God’s
House
Together
&
Serving
As
Leaders
Together
International Programs bring you a great opportunity with a great Fall series called L.
I.G.H.T. “Living in God's Home Together”
These will be similar in format to those SALT Convos that we all know and love, but
LIGHT’S goal is to welcome you back, rather than equipping you to go out. These will
be student-taught and student-led with testimony and insight from your peers.
More than anything, our hope is to give students an opportunity to be together again
in the same space. And in a meaningful way -share your life, time, and hearts with
one another. There will be fellowship, stories and conversation about how we take
those huge, impactful, life-giving and life-altering truths that we learned being away
from the Malibu campus and bring them back to another place we call home.
This is a great way to stay connected and stay involved!
SALT, the Spring Convocation series. Serving as Leaders Together. This program
series highlights each program’s spiritual component and returning students have an
opportunity to share this in a voluntary role for their program through testimonials.
SALT Events are throughout the remaining Mondays of this semester
THE “RETURN”
Get involved with your (program) group when you return to campus by showing and
sharing your program’s experiences to the incoming freshmen class at Alumni park
Each program has a booth and can decorate it to resemble (program). Can have food
and music to offer interested students. There will be a contest for best program
booth, a tug-of-war contest, prizes, free food, and a good time to be had by all at this
all student event the first Thursday of school.
Coordinate and be thinking when in (program) about how your group will share with
the student community how great and unique the (program) program is when you
return!
facebook
STAY CONNECTED!
Follow us on Facebook to stay on top of the most current IP news and
announcements!
www.facebook/com/pepperdineIP
INSTAGRAM @pepperdineip
share your adventures.
Encourage students to join the movement and tag their photos when they’re abroad
for a chance to be featured on the IP page. Take out your phones right now and
follow @pepperdineIP!!
Click on webpage that I’ve pulled up to see a feed of all of the hashtagged photos!
Website URL: http://grid.copygr.am/tag/pepperdineip
CAREER FOCUS
International Programs Career Ambassador
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Help yourself and your peers to view the international experience through a
career lens
Educate peers about the role of the Career Center and types of services available
Volunteer as a leader representing the Seaver College Career Center
Lead presentations on career-related topics with a focus on the
importance of an international education
Highlight your study abroad skills into a resume, cover letter, and a job interview.
Articulate specific indicators of skills you learned while abroad
Use experiences and situations to help demonstrate during an interview that you
have a basic command of the language, culture.
You can identify an experience that would demonstrate you can be self-confident, yet
listen and learn from others whose value system are different.
Also, how you can be independent, flexible, and can problem solve for resolution to a
practical situations.
Intern in Washington, DC, or at our other IP locations in the summer where the
positivity of your international experiences can be viewed as an asset to a potential
employer while applying your time abroad to your career goals.
https://vimeo.com/123677108
Password for video is: careervideo
ALUMNI PANEL
Academics
Finance
Well-being
Travel
We have invited alumni to share with you about 4 key areas to help you best prepare
for your international programs opportunity! They will each share for 2-3 minutes on
the topic and you will have the chance afterwards to ask them questions in a relaxed
atmosphere.
Introduce the alumni
ACADEMICS
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the 4-day-week schedule
homework + travels?
favorite professors
secrets to success
FINANCE
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grocery store vs. eating out
cash vs. card
how to use your SVC
secrets to saving
WELL-BEING
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get out of the house!
go for a run/walk every day
don’t isolate & help your “family”
be yourself!
keep each other accountable
SPIRITUAL/MENTAL
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house church
don’t be afraid of doubts
ask a lot of questions
get to know your directors + their families
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TRAVEL
don’t forget switzerland
easyjet + swiss air are best
it’s cheaper to plan in advance…
...but embrace spontaneity!
northwest = expensive
south + east = cheapest!
ALUMNI CONVERSATIONS
Alumni presenters will spread around the
room for 5-10 minutes for you to ask them
any questions you want
This activity will help enable students to feel free to ask alumni anything they want.
Encourage students to move around the room and listen to conversations.
HOW DID WE DO?
-Check your e-mail now and take the IP
Orientation Survey
-You can leave orientation once you show the
orientation student leader your submission
page at end of survey on your smartphone or
computer
THE LAUNCH!
The last few minutes of your program is a time for alumni, visiting faculty and the
facilitator to give some encouraging words to the group and to pray over them.
BON VOYAGE!