GoSCORP Jordan www.ifmsa-jo.org
Greetings peacemakers, It is our utmost pleasure to cordially invite you to IFMSA-Jo’s very first GoSCORP program under the theme of “Refugees.” Our world is in the midst of the biggest refugee crisis in history; this calls for action. That makes our lovely country, one of the few safe havens in the Middle East, a perfect opportunity for those who aim to have an active role in solving this crisis. Through the workshops provided by our program and direct contact with the refugees, we hope to provide our fellow humanitarians with the knowledge and experience they need to leave an impact in their communities. With the help of our great partners; Save The Children, Mizan Group, Danish Institute Against Torture, and Syrian American Medical Society, we promise you a 3-week experience like you have never had before. We are looking forward to meeting you all this summer. Should you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us, and we would be more than happy to answer all your questions. Salam, GoSCORP Jordan Organizing Committee. goscorp@ifmsa-jo.org
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D N A , W O H , E R E WH ? T A WH Transportation
Accomodation
The organizing committee will provide transportation from and to the airport on arrival and departure days. Transportation to all sessions, that aren't walking distance from the accommodation, will be provided.
Accommodation will be provided throughout the period of your stay in Jordan. All incomings will be placed in the same hotel. The hotel is walking distance from Princess Sumaya University for Technolgy, the main location for most of the sessions.
Prices
Boarding
Prices in Jordan are cheap compared to Europe and North America. They are on par with countries in the region. A few examples: Water bottle 1.5L: 0.4€ A meal at a restaurant: 6-10€ Bananas or Apples: 1€/Kg Coffee: 0.7€ Sandwich: 1-2€ Coke/Pepsi can: 0.35€
Two meals per day are provided; breakfast at the hotel, and lunch at wherever the event is being held that day.
WHA T NO W? Visa
Citizens of most countries can obtain a visa-upon-arrival at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. The fee for a single-month visa is 45 Euros (or 56 USD). Please visit international.visitjordan.com/generalinformation/entryintojordan.aspx to know if you have to obtain a visa prior to arrival. We recommend buying the Jordan Pass online. It costs 80 Euros.The Jordan pass is a pass that grants you access to all the tourist attractions in Jordan for free including Petra (entry fee 57 Euros without the pass), Wadi Rum, and Amman Citadel. In addition to that, the Jordan Pass waives the visa fees for you, which means that your visa, otherwise for 45 Euros, will be free with the Jordan Pass. We really really recommend that you buy it before you come to Jordan. You will save money if you buy the Jordan pass even if you only visit Petra. Please visit https://www.jordanpass.jo/buynow.aspx to know more about or to buy the Jordan Pass.
Fees
The fees for the GoSCORP Jordan program are 380 Euros. They include two meals per day, transportation as mentioned in this package, accommodation, welcoming party, goodbye party, and the NFDP.
Social Program
The social program mainly consists of three-weekend trips, in addition to the weekday Amman hangouts with your social program organizers. The three weekends will be as follows: 1- First weekend: A trip to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on planet Earth, and a hiking trip to one of Jordan's rocky valleys and mountains. 2- Second weekend: We'll camp in Northern Jordan, in Jerash and Ajloun. Google those names and look at the pictures because words will not do justice. 3- Third weekend: The Golden Triangle and the mother of all social events in all of IFMSA. A three-day trip to the red-rose city of Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world, to Wadi Rum, the magical desert where the Martian movie was shot and where nature exists as it was meant to, and to Aqaba, Jordan's southernmost city with its red sea shores.
Fees
The OC is working around the clock to ensure you go to this social program for the lowest possible price. We'll announce the fees soon on the page, you can also email goscorp@ifmsa-jo.org for latest updates.
For any questions or inquiries, send an email to goscorp@ifmsa-jo.org