Pre-Travel Session #2 Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Agenda Sign In Medical Forms/Alcohol Policy/School Board Policies/Passport copy Did you verify Emergency Contact Information On EF site? Confirm Emails for WeShare? Conversions Packing Rooming- roommates are NOT guaranteed!!!! Research Topics – break into chaperone groups Journals

1 Euro = $1.24 15 Euros = 28 Euros = 13 Euros = $18.60 $34.72 $16.12

25 Kiómetros = 230 Kilómetros = 500 Kilómetros = Distance 25 Kiómetros = 230 Kilómetros = 500 Kilómetros =

Temperature 36 C = 18 C = 22 C = Para convertir Celcius a Fahrenheit C = (F-30)/2 36 C = 18 C = 22 C =

Packing – don’t over pack!! You will be carrying your own luggage. You will pay extra for extra weight. You are allowed one carry on bag (provided by EF) and one other bag no taller than 25”.

Travel Tips Wake up early Keep an open mind Be in the moment Don’t be afraid Try different foods Say ‘merci’ and ‘S'il vous plaît’ Ask questions Keep good notes Don’t over pack Hydrate and sleep! Wake up early Be in the moment Laugh at yourself Meet local people Observe/compare daily life Back up everything! Take lots of photos… Smile  Don’t buy too many souvenirs

What do other students say? “Stay open-minded! Really try to put yourself out there, whether that be with new foods, new friends or speaking the language. The benefits that come from fully immersing yourself in this new experience will be amazing if you fully commit.” -Céline

What do other students say? “Do not be afraid to go out of your element! That’s what this experience is for. Try to avoid being on your phone unless to take pictures. Try to speak the language as much as possible to make it feel more authentic. Try to get to know other kids on the trip because this is a great bonding experience. Bon voyage!” - Aurélie

Rooming Sign up for rooms before getting into chaperone groups. Make sure that you name is only on each paper ONCE. Wait until we see the video and you receive instructions.

Research Time Meet with mentor and commit to a topic Write it on sheet please! Sample Video

Journal What do you hope to accomplish through this course/trip? What will you do to facilitate this goal? Write down any questions or concerns that you have at this time.

Mdme. Chemin Your chaperones… Mr. Valois Mrs. Barrett

Ms. Gray Mr. Palmer

Next meeting… Wednesday, March 28, 2018 South Library 6:30