Orientation Information
Information is general and tentative. Please refer to Dr. Bouton's syllabi for more complete information about specific classes. All sessions and meetings are mandatory.
Pre-Trip Orientation on Wednesday, April 22:
The Pre-Trip Orientation is designed to give students a first look at the country to which they will be going and the subject matter being studied. Professor Charles Dranguet, the Director of International Initiatives, along with the Faculty Coordinator, Dr. Reine Bouton, will give participants information, helpful advice, and answer questions about the following topics:
1. Program Information
Rules
General Information
The Study Abroad Experience
2. Traveling Abroad
Safety
Language
Transportation
Culture/People
Food
Hotels/Hostels
Cell Phones
Emergencies
Flights/Jetlag/Airport Security
Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
Medical Insurance/ISIC
3. Money
Exchange Rate
Amount to Bring
Credit Cards/Cash/Traveler's Checks
Changing Money
4. Packing
What to Pack
How Much to Pack
Luggage/Purses/Backpacks
Weather
5. Student Responsibilites
Course Work
Promptness
Use of Free Time
Pre-Trip Meeting on Monday, May 4:
The pre-trip meeting is all participants' first class meeting and is held on Southeastern's campus. This is a general class introductory meeting and will outline what to expect in class and the students' responsiblities. The following topics will be discussed:
1. Class Schedule
2. Course Information and Syllabus
3. Expectations
4. Assignments
5. Tests and Papers
6. Introduction to the Course:
-Genres
-Major themes
7. Italian Culture
8. Italian History
9. Tuscan Region
Pre-Trip Meeting: Class lecture
Date and time to be determined
Post-Trip Meeting on Tuesday, June 23:
Discuss trip/course
Turn in final essays
Follow-up