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INFORMATION SESSION 07 DECEMBER 2009 Term Abroad in NEW ZEALAND

INFORMATION SESSION 07 DECEMBER 2009 Term Abroad in NEW ZEALAND. Semester Abroad in New Zealand - AGENDA -. Insurance realities and forms December 01 final fee payment - $2700 Pre-departure health briefing from Ms. Leslie Macpherson, RN, Brock University Health Services

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INFORMATION SESSION 07 DECEMBER 2009 Term Abroad in NEW ZEALAND

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  1. INFORMATION SESSION07 DECEMBER 2009Term Abroad inNEW ZEALAND

  2. Semester Abroad in New Zealand- AGENDA - • Insurance realities and forms • December 01 final fee payment - $2700 • Pre-departure health briefing from Ms. Leslie Macpherson, RN, Brock University Health Services • Pre-departure orientation and NZ cultural overview from Mr. John Kaethler, Manager, International Services • Return of passports and student visas • Air tickets

  3. Semester Abroad in New Zealand- AGENDA - • Course expectations for TREN 3P18: Sustainable TransportationTREN 3F94: International Field Course –Ecological Regions and Tourism Destinations in New Zealand TOUR 306: Ecotourism & Sustainability • Practical matters: Baggage, clothing, weather, etc. • Staying in touch over the Christmas break; plans for meeting at Pearson International Airport on 03 January 2010 • Other business

  4. Insurance realities – DFAIT website( http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/report-en.asp?country=215000 ) • “Do not rely on your provincial health plan to cover all expenses if you get sick or are injured while abroad. It may cover nothing or only a portion of the costs. • Understand the terms of your supplementary insurance policy. • Some credit cards offer their holders health and travel insurance. Do not assume the card alone provides adequate coverage. • Carry details of your insurance with you. Also, tell a friend or relative and a travelling companion how to contact your insurer. • If you need medical care in New Zealand, get a detailed invoice before you return to Canada. Always submit original receipts for medical services or prescriptions received abroad. Most insurance companies will not accept copies or faxes.”

  5. Insurance realities: the good news • Otago has contracted with a third-party provider for Studentsafe insurance (brochure in your orientation packages) • Cost of comprehensive coverage is only $CDN 105 for entire semester, including travel to and from New Zealand • Studentsafe insurance coverage is included in your fees

  6. Insurance policies and forms • Complete and submit insurance commitment form to me today • Review the Studentsafe insurance brochure in your application package and fill out the back section • Review the terms and conditions of your policy in detail

  7. 2. DECEMBER 01 FEE PAYMENT • $2700 installmentwas due at Brock Finance Office • use Payment Form 5: Balance of field course fees ($2700)( available online at http://www.brocku.ca/tren/nz )

  8. 3. PREDEPARTURE HEALTH BRIEFING • Leslie Macpherson, RNBrock University Health Services( http://www.brocku.ca/healthservices/ )

  9. 4. PREDEPARTURE ORIENTATION • John KaethlerOffice of International ServicesBrock University( http://www.brocku.ca/international/ )

  10. 5. Return of passports and student visas • Sign for receipt of your passport on circulated list • Check visa details to make sure they are correct • Put your passport somewhere safe and accessible when you get home!!

  11. 6. Air tickets • E-ticket provided (not traditional paper ticket) • Verify travel details • Copy ticket and itinerary and leave with friends or relatives. • Make a second copy for yourself and put it somewhere safe in your luggage • Bring e-ticket to the airport

  12. 7. Brock course expectations • TREN 3P14: Sustainable Transportation • Dunedin, 2 x 3 hr lectures / week: Wed 9-12; Thu 13:30 – 16:30 • TREN 3F95: Ecological Regions and Tourism Destinations in New Zealand • Entire course takes place in field

  13. TREN 3P14: Sustainable Transportation • 2008 outline:http://www.brocku.ca/tren/courses/tren3p18/ • Synthesis Session Reports (2 x 25 %) 50 % • Participation / class attendance / peer evaluation 20 % • Final exam 30 % • Total 100 %

  14. TREN 3F94: Ecological Regions and Tourism Destinations in New Zealandhttp://www.brocku.ca/tren/courses/tren3f94/ Assignment 1: Pre-departure Destination Brief - 20% • Due Late January 2009 Assignment 2: Field interpretation • Outline and interpretive materials: 10% (Due mid-Feb 2009) • Onsite interpretation: 20% (Various dates, in field – Feb and Mar) Assignment 3: Structured impact analysis - 20% • Due electronically by late March 2009 Assignment 4: Reflection paper - 20% • Due electronically by late March 2008 Participation and cooperation: 10% • Throughout trip

  15. Otago TOUR 306: Ecotourism and Sustainable Development http://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/papers/index.html?papercode=TOUR306 Instructor: Dr Erlet Cater, University of Reading, United Kingdom Course coordinator: Prof. James Higham, Chair, Dept. of Tourism, Otago University Schedule • Lectures Thu : 09:00-10:50 • Workshops Tue : 12:00-13:50 • Field trip: Early January, early February

  16. Otago TOUR 306: Ecotourism Operations Evaluation (2009 – subject to change) • Essay 40% • Field trip report 10% • Final examination • (2 hours, February 2010) 50%

  17. Practical Matters: Guidebook • Lonely Planet – New Zealand • 14th Revised edition • Charles Rawlings-WayFormat: Paperback, 765 pages, 88 maps • Pub. Date: 01-Sep-2008Publisher: Lonely Planet PublicationsISBN-10: 1741048168ISBN-13: 9781741048162

  18. Practical Matters: Baggage Checked Bags: • Air NZ: 2 pieces, each up to 23kg (50 lbs) • HOWEVER: Coach capacity is only ONE bag per person on field course – plan accordingly! Cabin bags: • one piece of cabin baggage with a maximum weight of 7kg (15lbs) and maximum total dimensions (length + width + height) of 115cm (45"). • personal items such as an overcoat, handbag, camera or slimline laptop.

  19. Practical Matters: Baggage Checked Bags (from Kirra Tours itinerary) • In addition to your Kirra Tours travel bag, a limit of only one suitcase per person is allowed due to our luggage storage space on the coach. Experience compels us to recommend smaller, lighter and therefore more manageable luggage rather than a large cumbersome piece. Ideally your suitcase should not weigh more than 20 kg and recommended maximum suitcase dimensions is 75cm x 50cm x 30cm. Guest laundry and ironing facilities are readily available throughout your tour.

  20. This thin laptop satchel is considered a personal item and is permitted in addition to your usual cabin baggage allowance This large laptop satchel is counted as 1 piece of cabin baggage allowance Practical Matters: Baggage

  21. 230 V, 50 Hz 2x North American voltage!! – check devices for compatibility Distinctive 3-pin angled plug Practical Matters: Electricity

  22. Only a plug adapter is required for use with international voltage products A voltage converter is required to use regular 110-115v North American products Practical Matters: Electricity

  23. Most new electronics (laptops, digital cameras, iPods, etc.) are internationally compatible (110-240 VAC input) • Check your adapter for details

  24. Most portable appliances (hair dryers, kettles, etc.) are NOT internationally compatible • May be cheaper to buy local appliances in NZ than buy an expensive power adapter or dual-voltage appliance

  25. Suggestion: • Bring a Canadian multi-outlet power bar, and purchase one heavy-duty New Zealand plug adapter • You can plug several international voltage items into the power bar from one NZ outlet

  26. New Zealand dollar worth about 75 cents CDN Practical Matters: Money (‘Dosh’)

  27. Coins come in 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent, one dollar, two dollar denominations Practical Matters: Money

  28. Most Canadian ATM cards work in New Zealand – check for Cirrus / Interac / Plus logos on card, and withdrawalFEE Practical Matters: Money

  29. Practical Matters: Climate • “If you don’t like the weather in New Zealand – wait a minute” • Weather updates:http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/index.php?alias=dunedin

  30. Practical Matters:Annual Climate

  31. Staying in touch over Christmas Break • CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY!! • Dave Brown’s office phone: 905-688-5550 x.3293

  32. Airport arrival • BE AT AIRPORT 3 HOURS PRIOR TO SCHEDULED DEPARTURE!! • Check flight details prior to departure at http://www.gtaa.com/en/home/

  33. Practical Matters:Miscellaneous! • Clothing • Medications • Social realities • Scheduling your work and leisure • Computer access • Cell phones and calling home • Etc. etc. – your questions!!

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