Last Meeting Before BRASIL!•Contact Info/Safety Form•Travel and Customs Tips•Logistics•Rules•Culture Shock

Contact Info Form and EmergenciesKeep a copy with you at all times.Give a copy to a trusted friend/family member to

leave at home.Evacuation Procedures – List of Closest Embassies –

You are all registered through the U.S. Dept. of State.

HTH Insurance (www.hthworldwide.com/) – Cards were handed out last week in class. Prior to leaving, review the web site so you are familiar with the insurance policies.

Rule – e-mail Megan with any travel plans OUTSIDE of Curitiba during the official program dates.

Travel & Customs TipsAirport SecurityCustomsArrival in Brazil

Communication in BrazilKeep lines of

communication OPEN! Peers, Megan, UFPR Students & Staff.

Have a communication plan with HOME!

Other LogisticsRemember to journal 4 times per week.Work on Action Plan Project continuously.Enrolled in a course at UFPR.Portuguese class attendance – will be

counted towards ED 590 attendance/participation grade.

Study Abroad Handbook – Review on-line prior to leaving!

https://studyabroad.ncsu.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.ViewLink&Parent_ID=8ACA3210-110A-9DE8-730DA207894A902F&Link_ID=8AD12D44-110A-9DE8-73E48B7F0D20272C&pID=9&lID=47

RULES1. Ana Maria is in charge in Brazil.2. E-mail Megan for travel outside of

Curitiba. (Location, dates, where you are staying, etc.)

3. Always stay with a “buddy” OR let someone else (roommates?!) know where you are at all times.

4. NO Favelas.5. Cars have the right of way. Be a smart

pedestrian.

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Culture ShockStages:EuphoriaIrritability &

HostilityGradual AdjustmentRe-entry/Reverse

Culture Shock (We will discuss this at the re-entry meeting in Nov.)

Final thoughts…Expect the unexpected.

Maintain positive attitudes.

Remember we are now on UFPR’s turf.

Questions?