Orientation 2

Orientation Session 2
"Ashland University in Costa Rica" Alumni

Themes for Discussion

• What is Culture?
  Culture Shock
  Culture Smart: Costa Rica chapters
• Alumni Panel: Making the most of your experience
  Family
  Excursions & volunteer experience
  Culture adjustment
  Classes 
• Helpful Tips
  Packing Suggestions
  Tips for Studying in Costa Rica
  Advice for laundry
  Phone and email to/from Costa Rica
  

Administrative Details

• Roommates and host family preferences
• Study Abroad forms
• International student ID card application
• Registration and payment process
• Spanish grade progress report

Assignments Due by Next Session

• Read Culture Smart: Costa Rica
• Register for the Program
  Fill out a Summer Registration Form and register for FL 200 or FL 300. Education majors register for FL 300 and FL 381
  Pay the full payment amount at the Business Office and have your Summer Registration Form stamped
  Complete the registration process by turning the form into the Registrar's Office
• Complete Study Abroad forms and bring copy of passport
• Ask Spanish professor to complete "Spanish Grade Report #2"
• Make flight arrangements