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

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

3. 1 Euro = $1.24
15 Euros =
28 Euros =
13 Euros =
$18.60
$34.72
$16.12

4. 25 Kiómetros = 230 Kilómetros = 500 Kilómetros =
Distance
25 Kiómetros = 230 Kilómetros = 500 Kilómetros =

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

6. 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”.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

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

14. 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.

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

16. Ms. Gray
Mr. Palmer

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