Global East Asia Summer 2017 Orientation USC East
Global East Asia Summer 2017 Orientation USC East Asian Studies Center
Orientation Overview Program Overview Timeline Summary Overseas Health Insurance USC Forms Visa Student Conduct Course Registration Flight Health & Safety
What’s In Your Folder LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE • Visa Instructions • Student Checklist • USC Know Before You Go/Informed Consent Form • Syllabus/Itinerary • USC Medical Treatment Authorization Form • Site Specific Details • USC Travel Release Form • Country Information Packet • SOS Membership App Info • Student Roster • Health and Safety Information Form • Travel History Form
China Program Overview Dates: May 15 to June 10, 2017 Location: USC, Beijing, Hebi, Zhoukou, Zhengzhou, and Shanghai Instructor: Brett Sheehan, Professor of History Course Title: EASC 360: Global East Asia China Global Consumer Culture and China Course Orientation: Monday, May 15 @ 9: 00 am (Class TBD)
Japan Program Overview Dates: May 15 to June 10, 2017 Location: USC, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima Instructor: Lon Kurashige, Professor of History RA: Rio Katayama, Ph. D student in EALC Course Title: EASC 360: Global East Asia Japan Foreigner and Gaijin International Understanding in a Global Age Course Orientation: Monday, May 15 @ 10: 00 am @ (SOS) 250
USC Forms All forms are due by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017. Scans emailed to easc@usc. edu preferred! 1: Know Before You Go Pre-departure check-ups Medication supply for duration of your stay w/ physician letter Disability accommodations Understand predeparture healthrelated procedures 2: Medical Treatment Authorization Authorize USC faculty and staff to authorize emergency treatment for you if you are unable to do so 3: Travel Release Student responsibilities related to conduct, travel, health, emergency situations You are financially responsible Releases USC of liability USC reserves the right to suspend a student or the program
Course Registration D-Clearance for EASC 360: Global East Asia REGISTER for your section by Friday, April 7, 2017 through web registration system TUITION PAYMENT DEADLINE: Registered before March 31 st Payment due April 28 th, 2017 Registered April 1 st – April 7 th Payment due May 26, 2017 There are no official payment plans for summer semester, but can pay in monthly installments w/ late fees and 1% interest. Must be settled by the first day of Fall 2017 semester, August 21, 2017. Contact Collections: 213 -740 -9087 | collect@usc. edu
Flight Itinerary - China Please arrive at LAX Terminal 2 by 4: 30 am Sunday, May 28, 2017 Departure Return Direction Flight Number Departure Airport Departure Time Arrival Airport Arrival Time From LA to Vancouver Air Canada Los Angeles (LAX) May 28 6: 30 am Vancouver (YVR) May 28 9: 14 am Connecting Flight to Beijing Air Canada Vancouver (YVR) May 28 12: 20 pm Beijing (PEK) May 29 2: 10 pm From Shanghai to LAX Air Canada Shanghai Pudong (PVG) June 10 3: 55 pm Vancouver (YVR) June 10 11: 45 am Vancouver Air Canada Vancouver (YVR) June 10 3: 55 pm Los Angeles (LAX) June 10 5: 08 pm
Flight Itinerary – Japan Please arrive at LAX by 8: 00 am Thursday, May 25, 2017 Direction Flight Number Departure Airport Departure Arrival Time Airport Arrival Time Departure From LA To Tokyo Delta Airlines (DL 7) Los Angeles (LAX) May 25 11: 09 am Tokyo (Haneda) May 26 2: 40 pm Return From Tokyo to LA Delta Airlines (DL 6) Tokyo (Haneda) June 10 3: 15 pm Los Angeles (LAX) June 10 9: 09 am
Visa Requirements China Japan • US citizens need a visa • All other countries: Check Chinese Consulate website for visa requirements • EASC will provide detailed instructions for visa applications for US citizens • US citizens do not need visa for up to 90 days • All other countries: Check Japanese Consulate website for visa requirements
Visa Application Materials Visa application materials must be ready to submit to the Chinese Consulate by Thursday, May 4, 2017 – Have copies of everything! Required for everyone: • Passport (must be valid for at least another 6 months with at least one blank visa page) • Passport photo • Completed visa application • Proof of roundtrip airfare & lodging • Copy of government-issued ID Required where applicable: • Photocopy of previous visas to China + info page • Photocopy of passport info page if different from current passport • Previous Chinese passport, if former Chinese citizen
Timeline Summary • 4/7: Course registration deadline (all) • 4/26: Deadline for student forms (all) • 5/3: Travel Consultation at Engemann Student Health Center Travel Clinic Rm 145 • 5/4: Deadline for China Visa application materials • 5/15: China and Japan course-specific orientation on first day of class • 5/26: Deadline for tuition payment • 5/25: Japan departure • 5/28: China departure
Overseas Health Insurance NO WAIVERS Cost depends on your health plan; maximum $92 per month for non-USC plan Emergency medical expenses abroad covered up to $10 K by ACE American Insurance Company Coverage for scheduled time abroad Medical evacuation and repatriation coverage with International SOS included Continuing coverage during post program travel must be requested through Valerie Hill: vhill@usc. edu
Overseas Health Insurance: International SOS 24 -hour access to International SOS Global Alarm Centers for medical information and emergency assistance Advice on transporting meds and accessing them overseas Referrals to Englishspeaking doctors and psychologists Emergency medical or security evacuation Case management and medical expense guarantee Always open a case with Int’l SOS! Keep receipts for minor treatments for reimbursement claim Questions pre/during/post program? Email b. well@usc. edu!
Travel Clinic The Engemann Student Health Center offers individualized country-specific health consultations for students traveling abroad. Appointments • Complete Travel History Form (in folder) • Fax to Engemann Immunization Clinic at 213 -821 -2740 or bring to appointment • Travel Clinic is in Engemann Student Health Center Rm 145 Japan: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 10: 00 – 12: 00 pm China: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 1: 00 – 3: 00 pm Student Health Center Fee Students will automatically be charged a health center fee when registering for the course. The fee amount for the duration of this course is $120 and it is required by the University. Information: https: //engemannshc. usc. edu/medical/travel-clinic/
USC Academic Policies & Procedures SCampus rules apply overseas Any student conduct issue, however minor, will be reported to USC Student Judicial Affairs and Community Standards Release Form details additional rules Representing USC well Grades Giving information to parents/FERPA
Health & Safety Concerns • For most visitors, it remains a very safe country • Violent crime is rare • You are subject to the law and legal procedures Make sure to read the “Health & Safety Information for USC Study Abroad Programs” packet! Tips • • • Take routine safety precautions Always have the name of your destination written in the language Always be aware of your surroundings Be aware of political events and cultural sensitivities Have a buddy system
Sexual Assault Risk Reduction Students overseas, regardless of gender, have been subjected to unwanted sexual attention, verbal and physical harassment, “date rape, ” violent assault, etc. Read handout on sexual assault risk reduction Contact information for the Center for Women & Men
http: //travel. state. gov/
Getting The Most From Global East Asia Explore new experiences with an open mind Actively participate in all activities Be a good representative Engage with the course materials Look out for each other Have fun!
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