TIME TO GET READY FOR TAKEOFF! middle eastern studies program summer orientation 2015 Welcome to your IP Orientation! We’re so excited you’re all here, and even more excited for you to go to Buenos Aires! It’s coming up so fast! Introduce yourself as the facilitator. Tell them what the group norms are: -no such thing as a bad question -write down your key learnings in the notes section of their flight manuals -enjoy yourself! -other Introduce the visiting faculty member if they are there and go to next slide. INTRODUCING your visiting faculty Dr. Robert Lloyd Insert any photo slides the visiting faculty may want to share to say “hello” and introduce themselves. This section should take no more than 2 minutes. INTRODUCING your RAs Akela Newman RA Presentation (1 minute each person) RA Name Major Where they are from Why they decided THIS program Why they wanted to be a RA YOU, OTHERS, CULTURE this portion of orientation is meant to help you make the MOST out of your abroad experience! This portion of the orientation program is designed to help you better understand yourself, get to know others as well as get to know the host culture a bit more! SCAVENGER HUNT time to get to know the students you’re going abroad with! We bet you’ll have more in common than you thought. Scavenger Hunt Instructions: This activity will take 10 minutes. “It’s time for you to see the diversity in the room as well as see what you have in common with people. When I say “go”, stand up and to try to find 2-3 other people with the same thing in common. Scavenger Hunt 1: same birthday month Scavenger Hunt 2: same major Scavenger Hunt 3: same number of siblings Scavenger Hunt 4: born in the same State or country Scavenger Hunt 5: facilitator choice EXPLORE WITH A PURPOSE! Develop goals for yourself: • Turn to the goal development page in your flight manual •Get in groups of 3-4 people and share your initial ideas about goals for 1-2 developmental areas and what potential mechanisms are there to help you achieve your goals. (5 minutes total for activity) • Take 5 minutes to draft at least 3 goals for yourself and create an accountability mechanism and write it down on the following page ( 5 minutes) Goal Development Activity: 10 minutes in length You are making a major investment in attending an international program. Make the most of it by making goals for yourself and creating a mechanism to help ensure you meet your goals. HOW DO YOU MEASURE UP? Every culture has norms and values. What are your values and how does that compare to host culture? How Do You Measure Up? This activity will take 10-15 minutes: To prep: you may need to go outside for this. Put a long straight line of masking tape on the ground to create a continuum that everyone in the group can stand on top of. This is a values/norms activity to help students understand their own values and how those values are the same or are different from the norms/values of your host culture as well as American culture. These are general norms based upon the culture’s general norms. While we cannot assume these values are shared among a vast majority of people from this culture, we can assume these are generally true. 1. Go through each of the cultural norms one at a time and ask students to stand on the tape which represents the continuum. After each cultural norm/value is shared, tell students to line up on the continuum based upon their personal preferences. Then, ask at least 2 people the following question after you share what the host cultural norm is for that particular norm: 2. Why did you choose to stand there? 3. How does your personal preference compare to the norm of the host culture (or US culture) and what might you do in response? 1. Displays of affection. Between men and women this must be completely private--no PDA whatsoever. Even among married couples it is inappropriate in public. Some conservative men and women will even avoid shaking hands. I have seen some very conservative Muslim men put their hand over their heart rather than extend it to shake a woman's hand--especially if she is wearing a veil, but even with western women. (Conversely, some men may actually take advantage of the opportunity to shake a western woman's hand--for different reasons--even when they might not do so with a local woman. That is, some younger men might wish to experience physical contact that may otherwise be frowned upon, while some men may simply be attempting to be polite and welcoming by adopting the visitor's customs--or what they believe are the visitor's customs. And sometimes it may be a combination of motivations.) In a formal introduction in an academic or social setting, especially in some educated circles, it may be appropriate for men and women to shake hands; however, under no circumstances should one attempt a kiss on the cheek as is done in some European societies, for example. In some Arab societies it is OK for men to pal around among each other a bit, e.g., an arm around the shoulder may be an approximate equivalent to a "bro" hug and slap on the back in the U.S. I have seen some instances where men may hold hands, but it is not as widespread as in some other countries in Asia or Africa . There have been some very public campaigns against men perceived to be homosexual, especially in Egypt, but holding hands does not necessarily connote that. Nevertheless, I would exercise caution in public in that regard as well as the socio-political climate may have changed as of late. Men's social bubbles are smaller or closer than in the west, and thus men may walk closer to one another, sit closer, interact more closely in conversation. In general, Arab women maintain closer physical proximity to one another than American women usually do. If and when they dance, as in some weddings, men and women usually dance in gender separated groups apart from each other, depending on the situation and social class. Displays of Affection: On a scale from private-public Jordan -5 Public neutral 0 +5 private |—-----———|—————X| USA -5 Public neutral 0 private |—-x----———|————-——| +5 2.Time orientation. Depending on the nature of the meeting, a few minutes tardiness is not usually a big problem. I would generally not want to arrive more than five or ten minutes late for a class meeting, however, and I wouldn't make a habit of it either. For some social events it may not be a problem to arrive later than that. For a gathering at a home or even a cafe for example, the Arabs tend to be more flexible than Europeans or Americans. Time Orientation: On a scale from 30 Minutes late (is that ok, not ok) to 5 minutes before Jordan -5 early 0 neutral +5 30 min late |——————X————-——| USA -5 early 0 neutral +5 30 min late |———x———|————-——| 3. Tasks versus relationships. When compared to the U.S., definitely much closer to relationship oriented than task oriented. In some instances, people will try to help you even when they do not have the means to do so. I've heard a number of tales of locals not knowing where a destination is yet attempting to guide the lost traveler--anywhere, even if it is not the place desired--rather than leaving the visitor on their own. Yet, that does not mean that one should not ask for directions. On the contrary, the locals will more often than not get you where you want to go, even if it is considerably out of their way. Task versus Relationships: On a scale from Task Oriented to People Oriented Jordan -5 Task 0 neutral +5 relationships |————x——|————X——| USA -5 Task 0 neutral +5 relationships |————x——|————-——| 4. Societal Mindset. Very aware of certain past historical legacies, dynamics, and relationships. The importance of genealogy cannot be overestimated. Many can trace their Societal Mindset: Past oriented, present oriented, future oriented Jordan -5 past 0 present +5 future |—X---———|————-——| USA -5 past 0 present +5 future |—-----———|————-—x—| 5. Pinnacle of Life. Youth is greatly appreciated yet they usually show reverence and respect to elders and address them with particular formal titles, even and especially if they are not precisely accurate. In many Arab countries, it is polite to address senior citizens by the title of haajj ("pilgrim") with the implication that they have made the hajj to Mecca. Likewise, in some Arab countries it is common to address an employee by a title considered socially higher. In Egypt, for example, one might address a bus driver as "muhandis" ("engineer") and so forth. Pinnacle of Life: Do they appreciate youth, middle-age, aged? Jordan All are valued -5 youth middle 0 +5 elderly |—-----———|——————| USA -5 youth middle 0 +5 elderly |—x-----———|——————| 6. Outward Energy. In a government bureau, employees might strike western observers as more methodical and reserved. In social situations and in public, Arabs would seem more quiet neutral extroverted |——————|————-X—| USA -5 quiet 0 neutral extroverted |——————|————-—x—| +5 LUNCH CHALLENGE In groups of 3-5 people, research an interesting travel location that is near your International Programs location that you could visit. Be ready to share the location, cost of travel there, & 3 interesting factoids to large group immediately after lunch! This activity will take place during lunch. After they grab their lunch as the exit Elkins, the leader of each group will need to gather their group members. Facilitator divides large group into groups of 3-5 and group itself determines a group leader for each group. That group leader is responsible for getting group together during lunch and researching a potential travel location that is relatively near the IP Location and they will have 1 minute to share their findings with the entire group at the beginning of the session following lunch. For larger groups, you may want to increase the size of the group to 5-7 students to ensure that the session moves along quickly. Group leader will ensure that all people in the group share at least one item within the following areas: 1. 2. 3. name of location cost to travel there 3 interesting factoids PREPARE FOR TAKE OFF! this portion of orientation is meant to help you in your preparation process! This portion of the orientation program is designed to help you better understand yourself, get to know others as well as get to know the host culture a bit more! THE BALANCE SLEEP/HEALTH SOCIAL CLASSES TRAVEL Abroad will singlehandedly be one of the most exhilarating, spontaneous and growthfilled periods of your life. However, that’s not to say it won’t be difficult! It’s important to keep in mind how many aspects you’re juggling at once. You’ll have full time school to keep on track with, travels every weekend, a house full of distracting friends and your own personal health to keep on track of. Success abroad is all about the balance: find out how you de-stress and make sure to focus on healthy habits! For example, take a night off every now and then to explore your “home” city, go for a run every day, set aside time to be productive with your studies, or have a weekly coffee date with one of your housemates. However you best keep a balanced life, think about that beforehand and put it into action! UGLY AMERICAN ARTICLE please take a few moments to read & join us in discussion Ambassadors to pass out article. Visiting faculty to lead this discussion. VF share their personal standpoint on alcohol and provide guidance to students on the matter. Faculty can leave after this portion if they’d like if there is already a facilitator there. 1) 2) 3) 4) Discussion in pairs: What is one key takeaway for you from this article? Have 3-4 students share their takeaways with the large group Visiting faculty member share their philosophy and practice regarding alcohol: tell students that how students interact with alcohol is up to them. If they choose to misuse alcohol, the consequence could be expulsion and being sent home or put on probation. Knowing that, what is their personal strategy? Q&A on the subject matter with visiting faculty member HOUSING ARRIVAL/VISAS Visa on Arrival for Americans PERSONAL SAFETY •Avoid leaving purses, backpacks, etc. alone in public places •Do not hang purse from chairs in public places •Don’t walk alone at night in poorly lit areas •Never try to stop taxis in the middle of the street •Have small amounts of cash only •Do NOT share key code or your personal keys Read Slide: Avoid leaving purses, backpacks, etc. alone in public places Do not hang purse from chairs in public places Don’t walk alone at night in poorly lit areas Never try to stop taxis in the middle of the street Have small amounts of cash only Do NOT share key code HEALTH CLEARANCE 1) Schedule your physical exam NOW. 2) If you have not turned in your Health Clearance form to IP office, it may be late. Due 45-90 before program start date. 3) Vaccinations & other health info has to be up to date! Schedule your physical exam NOW. Turn in Health Clearance Form to IP Office 45-90 days prior to departure. Vaccinations and other health information. Please contact our office to ensure you have met your health clearance ACADEMICS DO NOT expect overseas classes to be EASY! It’s the same amount of class hours as Malibu, but finished in less time. 2.0 GPA requirement for this semester’s grades as well cumulative GPA One of the main goals of Pepperdine’s International Programs is to enrich the quality of the student’s academic experience. The integration of cultural ideas has always been at the core of the liberal arts tradition, and its importance is even greater now in an age that values multicultural diversity and globalization. We assume that you have as your top priority a responsible commitment to academic success. Certainly, we encourage you to get to know the city in which you will live and the other parts of your host country, as well as experience travel. You should have no expectation that the courses you complete overseas will be easier than those back in Malibu or that they will be modified to meet your travel needs. Thus, it is your responsibility to meet all class expectations and deadlines. Tests and final examinations will be given according to the academic calendar. Neither adjustment in class schedules nor in other scheduled academic events will be made to accommodate visitors, travel, or transportation schedules. You should make sure that the courses you elect to take here are compatible with your degree requirements and your intended deadline for graduation Both class AND field trip performances have a bearing on the final grade for every course taught. The most important part of your overseas experience is your academic participation and performance. SPIRITUAL LIFE ● A lot of faith and an open heart… ● Search for God in the dark… ● Discussion Time! 1. Questions for Students to Discuss (in groups of 2) a. What does it mean to you to have to “search for God in the dark”? When is a time in your faith journey when you had to seek out God without any help from your family or cultural environment? b. What does it look like to maintain integrity in your faith while remaining sensitive to the culture around you? c. What God-given gifts have you come to identify in yourself? How could you use those gifts to contribute to the spiritual life of your community in Jordan this summer? ACE MEDICAL INSURANCE Not a stand-alone policy, but will be added on top of your regular plan (e.g. U.S.based plan) to ensure coverage and additional assistance overseas. This policy covers a wide array of benefits as necessary: •Emergency medical services •Security evacuation services •Emergency travel services •Information services •In case of emergency, call ACE first. $100 deductible per incident with a $100k limit per incident. MEDICAL INSURANCE ACE is not a stand-alone policy, but will be added on top of your regular plan (e.g. U.S.-based plan) to ensure coverage and additional assistance overseas. Provided through ACE American Insurance Company, this policy covers a wide array of benefits as necessary and applicable - Emergency Medical Services - Security Evacuation Services - Emergency Travel Services - Information Services A copy of the ACE Program Travel Policy is on our FAQ site and you will get a copy in your departure packet when you depart for your program. d. ALL students should review their current insurance benefits and the attached ACE coverage to determine if he/she might need to purchase supplemental or alternative coverage based on his/her personal health needs Every person is different, and each student must weigh the benefits and drawbacks (inclusions and exclusions) of each policy against their own personal health profile to determine if they are adequately covered GROUP FLIGHT Thursday, May 7, 2015 Flight#: LH0457 (Lufthansa) Flight#: LH0692 (Lufthansa) Departs: Los Angeles (LAX), 3:10PM Arrives: Frankfurt, Germany, 11:10AM (May 8, 2015) Departs: Frankfurt, Germany, 8:45PM Arrives: Amman, Jordan, 1:55AM (May 9, 2015) Friday, June 5, 2015 Flight#: LH0693 (Lufthansa) Flight#: LH0456 (Lufthansa) ● ● ● ● ● Departs: Amman, Jordan, 2:55AM Departs: Frankfurt, Germany, 10:05AM Arrives: Frankfurt, Germany, 6:35AM Arrives: Los Angeles (LAX), 12:40PM Departure packets handed out at airport Leaves & returns from LAX All students must meet IP staff at LAX 4 hours before departure Once overseas, transportation from airport to program facility will be provided Itineraries are subject to change GROUP FLIGHT information GROUP FLIGHT ● Contact Corniche Travel for group flight return date extensions ● [email protected] ● If changes to flight are needed on return leg, student will be required to pay any associated fees. No changes possible on outgoing flight. Contact Corniche Travel for group flight return date extensions. [email protected] If changes to flight are needed, student will be required to pay fee. FLIGHT EXEMPTIONS •Make all travel arrangements (flight + travel to house) •Arrive same day and time the group arrives •Submit confirmed itinerary NO LESS THAN 45 days prior to departure of program •Can’t arrive early or leave late from the program facility •Responsible for your OWN flight costs. FLIGHT EXEMPTIONS Students will: Make all travel arrangements (flight + travel to house) Arrive same day the group arrives and within an hour of when the group comes Submit confirmed itinerary NO LESS THAN 45 days prior to departure of program NOT arrive early or leave late from the program facility Be responsible for their own flight costs. TRAVEL POLICY YOU MUST FILL OUT YOUR TRAVEL LOG for core program locations. (even if you’re just staying in town!) Any travel, even if you are staying in the host country, must be logged in the travel log every week, no exceptions. This is for your safety! Please be sure to always communicate to your RA and Program Staff your plans in addition to entering your information into the Travel Log. Communication can be in writing through your Pepperdine email account ONLY. That is considered your electronic signature by the University. EMERGENCY ENVELOPE In case of an emergency, your envelope will have all of the critical information necessary all readily available in one place. YOU MUST CREATE YOUR OWN EMERGENCY ENVELOPE BEFORE DEPART FOR PROGRAM. In case of an emergency, your envelope must have all the critical information you need readily available in once place. You must create your own emergency envelope. Exact contents of the emergency envenlope are in the student manual: http: //community.pepperdine. edu/seaver/internationalprograms/participants/studenthandbook14-15.pdf EMERGENCY ENVELOPE documents needed: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. photocopy of passport 4 extra passport photos list of all medical prescriptions from doctor names, phone #s, and addresses of 2 emergency contacts list of all credit card international phone #s health history form certified copy of birth certificate if possible Documents needed: Photocopy of passport 4 extra passport photos List of all medical prescriptions from doctor Names, phone numbers, and addresses of two emergency contacts List of all credit card international contact phone numbers Health history form certified copy of birth certificate if possible THE BIG SEVEN violations that warrant program dismissal: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. threat/act of violence theft possess/sell/distribute/use controlled substances sexual misconduct repeated drunkenness in/out of Pepperdine facility significant property damage traveling to a country on the US State Department’s Travel Warning List. PROGRAM COSTS program fees - $487 per week tuition - $ 1,455 per unit other - $ 60 for a visa fee (must have cash when you get to the airport) PROGRAM COSTS Program fees: covers room, board, and flight Tuition: same as on Malibu campus, $1455 per unit DISABILITY SERVICES OFFICE If you require special accommodations please visit disability services office immediately : 1. 2. 3. access mental and other health-related matters academic learning ALUMNI PANEL Academics Finance Well-being Spiritual/Mental Travel **Core program locations will have alumni attending and we encourage summer special faculty to invite alumni to their program at about 1:30 pm. Tell students We have invited alumni to share with you about 5 key areas to help you best prepare for your international programs opportunity! They will each share for 2-3 minutes on the topic and you will have the chance afterwards to ask them questions in a relaxed atmosphere. Introduce the alumni STUDENT MANUAL Tell students: So many questions you have answers in the student handbook and the individual program manuals (program manuals are only for our core program locations) You must take 30 minutes on your own to view these documents. go to the Community Site, then to Current Participants, then click on Student Handbook & Program Manuals. ANNOUNCEMENTS -Check your e-mail now and take the IP Orientation Survey -Add any other program announcements here Any announcements? THE LAUNCH! The last few minutes of your program is a time for alumni, visiting faculty and the facilitator to give some encouraging words to the group and to pray over them. BON VOYAGE! STORED VALUE CARDS ● ● ● ● ● Debit card used for meals outside facility Distributed to you once you arrive at location Funds loaded once a month $15-75 fee for replacing lost/stolen card Report lost cards to the IP office ASAP! STORED VALUE CARDS Treat as a debit card. Use for meals outside the facility. Funds are loaded once a month. $15 or $75 fee for replacing lost or stolen cards. Report lost cards to [email protected] TEXTBOOKS ● Will be listed online on our community site within a week after your orientation date. ● Purchase books prior to departure. CONVO SERIES Living In God’s House Together & Serving As Leaders Together International Programs bring you a great opportunity with a great Fall series called L. I.G.H.T. “Living in God's Home Together” These will be similar in format to those SALT Convos that we all know and love, but LIGHT’S goal is to welcome you back, rather than equipping you to go out. These will be student-taught and student-led with testimony and insight from your peers. More than anything, our hope is to give students an opportunity to be together again in the same space. And in a meaningful way -share your life, time, and hearts with one another. There will be fellowship, stories and conversation about how we take those huge, impactful, life-giving and life-altering truths that we learned being away from the Malibu campus and bring them back to another place we call home. This is a great way to stay connected and stay involved! SALT, the Spring Convocation series. Serving as Leaders Together. This program series highlights each program’s spiritual component and returning students have an opportunity to share this in a voluntary role for their program through testimonials. Great way to get involved with the new students going to BA and share with them what to expect while there, and also a great venue to express your time and experiences when L.E.A.P. Language Exchange At Pepperdine & Obtain a leadership role while promoting a learning exchange program with Pepperdine students and staff. This is an excellent way of serving the community and keeping your language skills proficient. Key Responsibilities: Begin recruiting immediately each semester; speak in Spanish classes, contact professors to distribute information, contact IP alumni from Buenos Aires and Madrid who still attend Pepperdine Arrange student-staff pairs quickly but carefully, taking into account both partners' language skills and personalities, as well as schedules and personal commitments Plan at least one gathering each semester (including an end-of-the-year celebration) for all members of the program, as well as one Convocation event during the year Build an environment of trust between Pepperdine students and staff while increasing cultural and language competency facebook STAY CONNECTED! Follow us on Facebook to stay on top of the most current IP news and announcements! www.facebook/com/pepperdineIP INSTAGRAM @pepperdineip share your adventures. Encourage students to join the movement and tag their photos when they’re abroad for a chance to be featured on the IP page. Take out your phones right now and follow @pepperdineIP!! Click on webpage that I’ve pulled up to see a feed of all of the hashtagged photos! Website URL: http://grid.copygr.am/tag/pepperdineip HOW CAN I BRING MY PROGRAM TO MALIBU? here’s a few of our best ideas: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. volunteer in our office! go the Return! LIGHT & SALT convo series LEAP - our language exchange program on campus. go on another IP opportunity! share your experience with 5 friends! The following IP Program and events are venues you can participate in to incorporate your international expereinces back to Malibu and even apply to your career and future. LUGGAGE checked luggage fees: •Most airline carriers charge a fee for each piece of checked luggage. •Fees vary by airline, and it is the student's responsibility to be prepared to pay these fees at the airport. •Maximum weight and dimensions also vary and are changed often. Checked Luggage Fees Most airline carriers charge a fee for each prices of checked luggage. Fees vary by airline, and it is the student’s responsibility to be prepared to pay these fees at the airport. Maximum weight and dimensions also vary and are changed often. WHAT TO BRING tips for packing: ● ● ● ● ● Special hygiene products Medications Good walking/hiking shoes Textbooks Hat--Jordan is a desert and can be very hot! Practical, machine washable, wrinkle resistant, and colorfast that will last longer and be more comfortable. Medications: bring your supply from home. US prescriptions will not be filled from overseas. When traveling, keep it in the container it comes in from the Pharmacy. Generic brands of over the counter medications may be found locally, but specific brands may not be found locally. We suggest you bring a basic supply with you. The Program Staff will not provide any medication. Roll your clothes instead of folding them. Saves space and leaves room for overseas purchases Wear your heaviest and bulkiest shoes and your coat or jacket on the plane so you won’t have to pack them. Don’t forget to save space for your textbooks. WHAT NOT TO BRING •Cash/credit cards: what to keep on you? •Linens or towels •Pillows or blankets •Expensive jewelry or valuables •Too many shoes •Anything you don’t absolutely need less is more! Read slide list: Avoid over-packing your bag so that the airport screener at security will be able to easily reseal your bag if it is opened for inspection. Avoid packing food and drinks DO be sure to place ID tags with your name, and contact numbers on all of your baggage, including your laptop computer. MEALS Working on that one, but you will eat! LIBRARY RESOURCES Internet access to Payson Library MAIL INFO Jordan does have a mail service! MAIL FORWARDING Mail won’t be sent to you overseas! To have your campus mail forwarded to your permanent US address, fill out a “mail forwarding request”. MAIL FORWARDING U.S. mail will not be sent to you overseas. To have your campus mail forwarded to your permanent US address, fill out a “mail forwarding request” on campus. CAREER FOCUS here’s how abroad can help your resume: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. internships service opportunities externships curious employers job interviews worldly perspective! Highlight your study aboard skills into a resume, cover letter, and a job interview. Articulate specific indicators of skills you learned while abroad Use experiences and situations to help demonstrate during an interview that you have a basic command of the language, culture. You can identify an experience that would demonstrate you can be self-confident, yet listen and learn from others whose value system are different. Also, how you can be independent, flexible, and can problem solve for resolution to a practical situations. Intern in Washington, DC, where the positivity of your international experiences can be viewed as an asset to a potential employer while applying your time abroad to your career goals. THE STAFF Doug Magnuson, Ph.D. Director Introduce Staff
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