India:AStudyinContrasts Orientation Notebook 2013 Professional Development Program for NCK-12 Educators
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TableOfContents Our Sponsors...4 Participant List...5 The Center for International Understanding (CIU)...7 India: A Study In Contrasts..8 Program Purposes, Goals and Phases...9 Itinerary ...10 Flight Schedule...13 Emergency Contact Information...14 Reflection Tools...15 Responsible Photography...16 Traveling to India? Read this!...17 Safety and Health Tips! ...20 Packing Tips ...23 Packing Checklist...24 Participant Health Insurance Abroad...25 Map of India...27 Map of Pune...28 Map of Mumbai...29 Recommended Books...30 Recommended Films...31 Business and Education Resources...32 Other Resources...33 Teaching Yoga to Kids...34 Children’s Books About India...35
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OurSponsors! The Center for International Understanding’s 2013 professional development program to India is made possible with generous support from the following sponsors: The Beattie Foundation The Borchardt Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation The Mariam and Robert Hayes Charitable Trust The High Five Regional Partnership The Carolyn Hunt Teacher Endowment The James G.K. McClure Fund for Education and Development of the Western North Carolina Community Foundation The Nelson McDaniel Global Teacher Award Fund The Blanche and Julian Robertson Family Foundation The Dan Royster Memorial Fund Award SAS Institute, Inc.
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ParticipantList Cindy Anderson, ESL Teacher, Grey Culbreth Middle School
Karen Kelley, Math Teacher, East Garner IB Magnet Middle
Lauren Baucom, Math Teacher, Wake County Public Schools
Mindy King, Media Specialist Wake County Public Schools
Chris Clark, Math Teacher, Margaret B. Pollard Middle School
Ellen Knight, English Teacher, Asheville High School
Tomi Crumley-Black, Early Childhood Generalist, Wineroof Elementary School
Tracy LeCompte, Math Teacher J. N. Fries Middle School
Ruby Cutshaw, Math Teacher, Andrews High School
Lori Merritt, Math Teacher, C.W. Stanford Middle School
Ashley Fillingame, 3rd grade Teacher Brinson Memorial Elementary School
Yanessa Miller, Middle School Teacher, Wake County Public Schools
Patricia Franklin, Special EducationLiteracy Teacher, Apex Middle School
Liz Moffitt, Math Teacher, Durham Public Middle School
Julie Furr, Special Education Math Teacher, North Stanley High School
Mark Moore, AP Math Teacher, Orange County Schools
Jeff Greiner, History Teacher, Martin Gifted and Talented Magnet Middle School
Tom Nevels, Theatre Arts Teacher, Durham School of the Arts
Lorraine Kasyan Orenchuk, English Teacher, Spencer Griffith, Business/Marketing Teacher, Buncombe County Early College Broughton High School Sarah Palmer, Reading & Math GT, Darcy Grimes, 3rd grade Teacher, Cameron Park Elementary School Bethel Elementary School Jessica Porter, Math Teacher, Kellie Grindstaff, Business & Finance Teacher, Culbreth Middle School McDowell High School Stephanie Profio-Miller, Secondary Math, Wake County Public Schools Margaret Hennessey, Secondary Math, Durham School of the Arts Sakinah Shakoor Riley, English Teacher, Salisbury High School Jack Hunter, Math Teacher, Carborro High School Melinda L. Simons, Math Teacher, South Johnston High School Michele Josey, Math Teacher, Durham Public Schools
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ParticipantList Rebekah Stanley, 3rd grade Teacher, Frank Porter Graham Elementary School Sandy Summerlin, 2nd grade Teacher, Woodrow Wilson Elementary Ashley Twitty, 2nd grade Teacher, Ellenboro Elementary Nicole Wilhelm, Art Teacher, Haywood County Schools Bill Worley, Math Teacher Johnston County Schools
CIU STAFF Meredith Henderson Senior Director of Programs Emily Wilkins Program Coordinator Melissa Edwards Director of Global Leaders Programs
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Who We Are: The Center for International Understanding serves North Carolina by promoting awareness, expanding understanding and empowering action through global education. Founded in 1979, CIU is part of the University of North Carolina System.
Vision: CIU’s programs for business, policy and education leaders aim to make North Carolina the most globally engaged state in the nation.
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TeacherStudy AbroadPrograms
Teachers Bring the World to N.C. Classrooms Since 1995, the Center for International Understanding has provided teacher study abroad programs to help educators bring the world to North Carolina classrooms. Teachers from all grade levels and all subject areas bring a global perspective to the classroom and ignite an interest in global cooperation and competition.
Through Our International Professional Development Opportunities: •
More than 370 K-12 teachers and administrators have studied abroad •
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12 different countries have been studied
More than 300 original global lesson plans have been implemented
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PROGRAM PURPOSE Preparing Students for the Future: Worldwide technological innovation is moving so fast that today’s teachers are preparing their students for jobs that do not even exist yet. Today’s students are expected to enter the workplace already fully literate in technology,with strong communication and collaboration skills that will help them succeed in a connected and global environment. In order to properly prepare students for careers utilizing these yet to be developed technologies, teachers must be knowledgeable about today’s cutting edge innovations and be exposed to glimpses of what the future may hold. India has a rich history of scientific discovery and technological innovation. Current major industries include telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and software, among others. However, India continues to face challenges of poverty, rural/urban divide, malnutrition, pollution and inadequate public healthcare. Many of these challenges have implications for the rest of the world, making India an ideal place for teachers to explore these challenges and possible solutions and share learning with students and colleagues.
PROGRAM GOALS •A deeper understanding about historical, political, environmental, and socio-cultural dimensions of scientific and technological innovation in past and present-day India • New knowledge through the exploration of global challenges with implications for both North Carolina and India • A deeper understanding on how to use technology to collaborate with other program participants on ways to implement global perspectives and technology into the classroom.
PROGRAM PHASES April 25-26, 2013 -- Orientation to India: A Study in Contrasts 2013 July 5-21, 2013 -- Program in India September 28, 2013 -- Follow-Up Workshop June, 2014 -- Complete Final Evaluation Survey of the Program
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Itinerary (July5-21st, 2013) Friday, July 5
Depart from RDU for Mumbai, India
Saturday, July 6
Mumbai
Evening:
Arrive at 9:10pm to Mumbai and transfer to Trident Nariman Point Meet with Ravi Raj upon arrival.
Sunday, July 7
Mumbai
Attire: Casual
Morning: Breakfast served at Hotel Restaurant 10:00 am: Meet Armene in hotel lobby to start the Cultural Tour 10-4:00pm: Cultural Tour (included lunch at the Copper Chimney) with guide 7:30pm:
Group dinner hosted by SAS at The Cricket Club of India
Monday, July 8
Mumbai/Pune
Attire: Casual
Morning:
Breakfast served at Hotel Restaurant
8:00am:
Meet in lobby to take bus from Mumbai to Pune( ~ 3 hrs, must be checked out with luggage by this time)
11:00am:
Arrive in Pune and transfer to Hotel Sagar Plaza
Midday:
Group Lunch at Hotel
3-6:00pm:
Orientation to Education in India at Mazda Hall led by Armene
6:30pm:
Walking Tour of Pune led by Armene
Evening:
Free/Dinner on own
Tuesday, July 9 Morning:
Pune
Attire: Business Casual
Breakfast Served at Hotel
Afternoon: School visits ( NC presentation planning) Evening:
Free/Dinner on own
Wednesday, July 10 Casual Morning:
Pune
Attire: Business
Breakfast Served at Hotel
Afternoon: School visits ( NC presentation planning) Odissi Dance performance at Mazda Hall
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Thursday, July 11 Morning:
Pune
Attire: Nice Casual
Breakfast served at Hotel Restaurant
NGO visit (Will include Door Step and One other)
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Afternoon: Lunch break(Pay on own) 3:00-6:00:
Debrief and Village visit prep at Mazda Hall
Evening:
Free Dinner on own
Friday, July 12
Pune
Attire: Nice Casual
Morning:
Breakfast served at Hotel Restaurant
9-4:00pm:
Village & Ashta No Kai Visit led by Armene (includes lunch)
4:00pm:
Return to hotel
Evening:
Meet host families
Saturday, July 13
Pune
Attire: Nice Casual
Pune
Attire: Business Casual
Day/Evening: Host Family Time Sunday, July 14 Morning:
Host Family Time
Afternoon: Host Family Time Evening:
Arrive to Hotel Sagar Plaza to check back in
7:30pm:
Group Dinner at Poona Club hosted by NC group for Host Families (walking distance from hotel)
Monday, July 15 Pune/Delhi Attire: Business Casual & May want to bring more comfortable clothes for flight Morning:
Breakfast Served at Hotel
Check out of hotel (Must have luggage ready at this time)
10:30-11:30 Company Visits to TCS & SAS (Group will split into two) Afternoon: Company Visits to Serum Institute( Both groups will join for this)
Transfer to Airport
6:50-8:55pm: Flight from Pune to Delhi 8:55pm:
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to Oberoi Maidens with Guide
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Tuesday, July 16
Delhi
Attire: Casual (Day), Business Casual (Evening)
Morning:
Breakfast served at Hotel Restaurant
Morning optional Yoga class with Emily (8-9am)
10-4:00pm: Cultural Tour (Ghandi Memorial, Lotus Temple, Qutb Complex, Humayun’s Tomb and lunch) Wednesday, July 17 Morning:
Delhi
Attire: Business Casual
Breakfast served at Hotel Restaurant
Afternoon: Visits to Companies, NGOs and /or Govt. Organizations (tentative: Fabindia and Dr. Sashi Tharoor) Evening:
Free/Dinner on own
Thursday, July 18
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Delhi
Morning:
Breakfast served at Hotel Restaurant
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Evening: Free/Dinner on own Friday, July 19 Delhi /Agra
Attire: Casual
Morning:
Breakfast served at Hotel Restaurant Check-out of Hotel & Depart for Agra by Bus (~4hr travel time)
Midday:
Visit to Wildlife SOS
Afternoon: Arrive in Agra & Check in to Trident Hotel with Guide
Tour of Agra Fort, Visit to Mother Theresa Charity and Mission & Sunset View of Taj Mahal
Evening:
Free/Dinner on own
Saturday, July 20 Morning:
Agra/Delhi & In-Transit back to U.S.
Attire: Casual
Depart for Sunrise tour of Taj Mahal
Late Morning: Breakfast served at Hotel Restaurant and Check out Afternoon:
Depart for Delhi by bus via Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage Site), lunch on the way
Sunday, July 21
In-Transit back to U.S.
Flights Arrive back to the U.S. on this Day: RDU arrivals at 8:33am and Charlotte arrivals at 11:15am
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Departure & Return Schedule DEPARTURE - RALEIGH DATE
AIRLINE
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7/5/13 United 4262 Raleigh Newark 2:19PM 3:59PM 7/5/13
United
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Newark
Mumbai
8:25PM
9:10PM (7/6/13)
DEPARTURE - CHARLOTTE DATE
AIRLINE
FLT.#FROM
7/5/13
United
4382 Charlotte Newark
2:45PM
4:47PM
7/5/13
United
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8:25PM
9:10PM (7/6/13)
Newark
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DEPART ARRIVAL
RETURN - RALEIGH DATE
AIRLINE
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DEPART
7/20/13 United
83
Newark
10:50PM
4:25AM (7/21/13)
7/21/11 United
4262 Newark
Raleigh
6:59AM
8:33AM
Delhi
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RETURN - CHARLOTTE DATE
AIRLINE
FLT.# FROM
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7/20/13 United
83
Newark
10:50PM
7/21/11 United
4262 Newark
Delhi
Charlotte 9:12AM
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ARRIVAL 4:25AM (7/21/13) 11:21AM
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Emergency Contact Information Hotel Contact Information Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai Mumbai 400 021, India T. +91 22 6632 4343 F. +91 22 6632 5000
Maidens Hotel, Delhi General Manager: Mr. B.S. Parmar 7, Sham Nath Marg Delhi - 110054. India. Telephone: +91 11 2397 5464 Facsimile: +91 11 2398 0771 Toll Free: 1800 11 7070
Hotel Sagar Plaza, Pune 1, Bund Garden Road, Pune – 411 001 Maharashtra, India Tel : +91 (020 ) 26205000 Mobile : +919657723863 Fax : +91 (020) 26122633 Email : info@hotelsagarplaza.com
Trident, Agra Fatehabad Road, Agra 282 001, India T. +91 562 223 5000 F. +91 562 233 1812
Primary Contact Partners in India
Ravi Raj, Authentica Leisure #11 Madhuban, 36 Bhusari Colony, Kothrud, Pune 411038, India Mobile Phones: +91.966.508.1892 [Ravi] & +91.997.071.7759 [Sayalee] Suhasini Joshi, Pune Email: suhasini@authenticaleisure.com Mobile: +91.997.029.9482 CIU STAFF CELL Phone in India, 919-208-9438
Families may also contact:
Stephanie Caplan Director Of Communications Center for International Understanding 919-848-6707 (Home) 919-271-5992 (Cell) 252-964-3159 (alternate home) 14
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ReflectionTools
Upon Your Return:
It is important to reread and review your journal after your return home. When we participate in a global study program, we often take the Continue to reflect on some time to learn about the culture we will be visiting. However, it is also of your experiences in India important to look at ourselves and what we bring to the experience. and their effect on your life One of the key players in the experience is you. It is your eyes that will in North Carolina. Some see, your ears that will hear, and your personal experiences and history additional questions that that will help you to interpret what you see and hear. may be helpful are: Although we will be meeting in large group debriefing sessions during • What did the the course of the program in India, a journal is a great tool to help you experience of traveling to reflect on your experience on a day-to-day basis as well as upon your India with this global study return home. program mean to you?
In Country:
Before You Go: It is recommended that you begin your journal before leaving the country. Reflect on your feelings about traveling to India, your reasons for joining this study program, your expectations, and on questions you hope to have answered. Below are some questions to help you get started: • Why are you taking this journey? • What are you anticipating most about the program in India? • What are you concerned or anxious about?
While we are in India, you can use your journal to record your journey. Some things to think about are: •
Notes from presentations
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Specific quotes
• Sounds, smells, sights, etc. that you are experiencing •
Questions
• Experiences outside the formal program agenda •
Dreams
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Stories, poems, sketches
• What are your assumptions • Use your journal to collect about India, the Indian culture, and mementos, such as pictures, Indian education? How do you postcards, etc., to share with expect the country and the people students and faculty you meet to look, sound, act, etc? • Record commitments or • What are the key questions intentions to act when you return you would like to have answered in home India?
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• What are some of the main ideas that you would like to convey to your family, friends and colleagues about India now that you have been there? • How will this experience impact your professional practice? • What are some initial ideas that you have for recommendations for North Carolina policy and/ or programs based on your experiences? • What is the most important learning you derived from this experience? Bring your journal with you to the follow-up workshop. You may find that you want to refer to it as you begin the next stage of your action-planning.
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Responsible Photography Most participants on a travel seminar come with camera in hand, eager to photograph their experience for their own memories and to share with friends and family. Photos are a great way to document a travel seminar, but a camera can be a tricky tool to use well. How you use your camera reflects your level of respect for the local people and your long-term commitment to mutual understanding and responsible travel.
Guidelines for Taking Photos on a Travel Seminar: •
Ask Permission before you
take a photo, even if it is just a smile and a nod toward your camera. • Avoid Telephoto Lenses: It is best to use them only when shooting landscapes, animals or during performances or festivals, when it is difficult to get close to people. Even then try to seek your subject out afterward to tell them you’ve taken a photo and explain who you are. • Send copies: If possible, offer to send a copy if it turns out well and make sure you follow up. • Pay Attention to Your Prejudices: Ask yourself why you feel compelled to take a photo. Ask yourself how you would feel if the situation were reversed: would you feel comfortable having your photo taken by this person in these circumstances?
• Make Connections: On your travel seminar, you will have the opportunity to meet and talk with many local people. Take pictures of the friends that you make instead of trying to grab images from strangers on the street. • Take pictures of normal things. Pictures of your room, meals, stores, etc. will help you answer some of the basic questions like “what did you eat?” • Your trip leaders, resource people and fellow participants all form an important part of your experience. Photos of them will help trigger memories and capture the flavor of visits.
• Get closer and pay attention to details: The best pictures are ones where the subject is clear and where details help to tell the story. Getting closer (easier when the subject is not a person), can vastly improve your photo. Note: these guidelines were modified from an article by Chris Welch, Tips for Making Better Travel Photos, found in the Minneapolis StarTribune, Sunday July 16, 2000, page G9.
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TravelingtoIndia?ReadThis! India’s
History is Long and Diverse: India has been shaped by its long history and its unique geography. Through thousands of years of contact sharing customs, traditions and ideas with its neighbors, India has also preserved its ancient heritages formed during the Indus Valley Civilization, evolving during the Vedic age, rise and decline of Buddhism, Golden Age, Muslim conquests and European colonization. India’s great diversity of cultural practices, languages, customs, and traditions are examples of this unique co-mingling over the past five millennia. Religious systems such as Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism were born in India.
Greetings
Beyond the Handshake: Namaste is India´s traditional greeting. One presses the palms together (fingers up) below the chin and says Namaste (in the south, Namaskaram). To show respect, add a slight bow. Out of respect for women´s privacy, men usually do not shake hands with women in public. However, Indian men will shake hands with Western women. “Hello” and “Hi” are acceptable among peers, but address superiors formally.
Titles and Courtesy:
It is polite to use titles such as Professor, Doctor, Mr., Shri (for men), Shreemati (married women), Kumari (unmarried women), or the suffix -ji with a last name to show respect. Likewise, the title or term Hajji (for men) or Hajjah (for women) is a Muslim term of respect for a person who has made the hajj – a pilgrimage to Mecca. If you do not know the title, use “Sir” or “Madam.” Muslims use the right hand for a salaam gesture of greeting and farewell. Indians usually ask permission before leaving others and bid farewell to each individual.
Hand Gestures and Public Behavior: Excessive hand gestures or verbal
articulation are considered impolite. Beckon with the palm down; point with the chin. It is impolite to sniff or handle flowers in bazaars. Grasping one’s own ears expresses repentance or sincerity. Feet or shoes should not touch another person; if they do, an immediate apology is necessary. Whistling is very impolite. Winking or whistling is considered unladylike. Public displays of affection are inappropriate. Postage stamps are moistened with water. Cover your head when entering a Sikh shrine. Women cover their heads in temples.
Hospitality: Home visits are often unan-
nounced. The need for prior arrangements is increasing in cities. It is impolite to decline an invitation; if one cannot attend, one says, “I´ll try.” Women may not be involved in some social functions. At some gatherings, guests given a garland of flowers remove and carry it to show humility. Guests respond by giving gifts such as flowers, specialty foods (fruits, sweets).
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MoreonTravelingtoIndia? More on hospitality: Many Indians do not wear shoes inside the home. Hosts offer
guests water, tea or coffee, and fruits or sweets. It is polite initially to refuse refreshments before accepting them. Visitors indicate they are ready to leave by saying Namaste. In temples, saffron powder, holy water from the Ganges River, and sometimes food are offered to visitors as prasad, or blessings from the gods; refusing these gifts is discourteous.
Eating habits vary between traditional and
modern settings: Modern (often urban) families follow many Western customs. Many families eat with the right hand instead of utensils. Women may eat after other family members and guests. Wait to be seated. Do not touch your lips to a communal cup. A Namaste can indicate one has had enough to eat. Leaving a small amount of food on your plate indicates that you are satisfied; finishing indicates that you are still hungry.
Eating and Religion: Hindus do not eat beef and many are vegetarians. Muslims do not eat pork or drink alcohol. Sikhs do not eat beef. Lamb, chicken, and fish are the most commonly served main courses for non-vegetarian meals as they avoid the meat restrictions of the religious groups.
Click the above image for more information about food and etiquette in India!
Business Etiquette Religion, education and social class influence greetings. As a hierarchical culture, greet the eldest or most senior person first. When leaving, bid farewell to each person individually. Men shake hands with men and women shake hands with women; however there are fewer handshakes between men and women because of religious beliefs. If uncertain, wait and observe.
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MoreonTravelingtoIndia? How to handle money:
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The Indian rupee (Rs) is divided into 100 paise (p), but paise coins are increasingly rare. Coins come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 25 and 50 paise, and Rs 1, 2 and 5; notes come in Rs 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 (this last bill can be hard to change outside banks). The Indian rupee is linked to a basket of currencies and its value is generally stable. ATMs linked to international networks are common in most towns and cities in India. However, carry cash as a backup in case the power goes down, the ATM is out of order, or you lose or break your plastic.
Whenever changing money, check every note. Banks staple bills together into bricks, which puts a lot of wear on tear on the currency. Do not accept any filthy, ripped or disintegrating notes, as these may not be accepted as payment. If you get stuck with such notes, change them to new bills at branches of the Reserve Bank of India in major cities. Nobody in India ever seems to have change, so it’s a good idea to maintain a stock of smaller currency. Try to stockpile Rs 10, 20 and 50 notes; change bigger bills into these denominations every time you change money. Officially, you cannot take rupees out India, but this is laxly enforced. However, you can change any leftover rupees back into foreign currency, most easily at the airport (some banks have a Rs 1000 minimum). Note that some airport banks will only change a minimum of Rs 1000. You may require encashment certificates or a credit-card receipt, and you may also have to show your passport and airline ticket.
Using your cell phone in India: Call your cell
phone provider to make sure that they offer phone coverage in India and that your specific phone model will work. Ask to be upgraded to international roaming if necessary. Purchase the correct plug adapters from an electronics store before you leave home so that you can charge your cell phone while abroad.
Calling India from the U.S.: Dial 011, the international access code. Dial 91 (the
country code for India). Dial the 2 or 3-digit code of the city you wish to call (Mumbai is 22, Pune is 20, Delhi is 11, Agra is 562). Dial the rest of the telephone number. If you follow these steps but still can’t connect, dial 00 and ask the international operator to help you place the call.
Calling the U.S. from India: First dial “00” (this is the international prefix to dial out-
side of India). Then dial “1” (this is the international code used to dial to the U.S.). Follow that by the area code and phone number.
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Safetyand HealthTips The Center cannot guarantee your safety while traveling but the staff is very conscious of participant safety in planning and carrying out programs abroad. CIU staff: •
Communicate with international counterparts on local safety issues
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Monitor State Department advisories and warnings
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Contact State Department Country Desk or US Consulate or Embassy in country when conditions seem questionable
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Provide you with Emergency Contact Information
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Register your group at the nearest US Consulate or Embassy with a list of participants and the group itinerary
Although there are certain inherent risks in international travel, there are things that you can do to help insure your own safety and that of the group. The Center strongly recommends the valuable suggestions found in the State Department publication, “A Safe Trip Abroad” available at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/ safety_1747.html at contains some valuable suggestions. In addition, the Center recommends the following actions by participants found on the following pages.
Click the State Department Logo to the left for more specific information about Safety in India! (Also includes Embassy and Consulate Information)
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BEHAVIOR • Avoid public places where U.S. Americans are known to congregate, for example, Hard Rock Café, American Express offices, etc. • Don’t draw attention to yourself or the group by talking loudly in public. U.S. Americans in their enthusiasm for their new experiences can seem unintentionally obnoxious to others. • If you become aware of a dangerous situation or a possible health hazard, contact the group leader immediately. • Respect the customs and obey the laws of the host country. • Be on your best behavior. For example, avoid arguments over a restaurant tab, which would call attention to you. • Watch out for members of the group. • Beware of pickpockets. Carry purses securely tucked under your arm. Carry valuables such as passports and tickets in an internal pocket or under your clothing or leave them in the hotel lock box. • Be alert to your surroundings and those around you. • Keep away from political and other demonstrations. • Be careful of WHO and WHAT you photograph. Always ask permission before taking pictures.
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SAFETY WHILE TRAVELING • Avoid unregulated modes of transportation. • Carry the Emergency Contact List and the itinerary with you at all times. • Carry a card with your hotel or host address written out in the host language for easy reference by host nationals, taxi drivers, etc. A hotel business card or brochure can serve this purpose. • Stay with the group. If you must leave the group, inform the leader or a group member of your whereabouts. Use the buddy system to help insure the safety of all. • Be alert in airports. Don’t leave your bags unattended or agree to watch a stranger’s bag. • Make copies of the picture page of your passport and any other important documents you carry with you (i.e., visas, green card). Give a copy to the Center, leave a copy at home and carry a copy with you. • Don’t go anywhere with a stranger. • Travel light. It will simplify check in at airports but it will also make you more mobile in the event that you have to move quickly in an emergency. • Walk only in well-lighted, populated areas. • Travel with a companion whenever possible; Travel in daylight hours if you must travel alone. • Familiarize yourself with the public transportation system to avoid appearing like a vulnerable tourist.
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HEALTH • During long international flights, walk around the plane frequently to keep your circulation going and help avoid blood clots. Flex legs, feet and ankles in the seat. • Drink lots of water and avoid dehydration by limiting alcohol and caffeine intake. • Elastic support stockings may help reduce the danger of blood clots. • Carry medicines in prescription bottles with you in carry on luggage. If you may need refills carry prescriptions as well. • Take extra pairs of contacts or prescription lenses.
FINANCES • Be discreet when paying for something. • Be cautious when withdrawing funds from ATM’s again being conscious of people around you. • Have an emergency financial plan. For example, have a credit card which can be used in the event of unexpected expenses. • Carry your HTH health insurance card with you at all times. • Consider purchasing individual cancellation insurance, which is not covered by the program fee.
• Do not buy food on the streets, unless it is commercially packaged. • Drink only bottled water unless the CDC guidelines and the program coordinators have indicated that tap water is safe to drink. • Follow CDC guidelines and recommendations by program coordinators regarding eating raw fruits and vegetables.
Check Out the Following Websites for Additional Safety & Health Tips American Citizen Services A Safe Trip Abroad US Department of State Travel Warnings Health Information for travelers
DRESS • Dress to blend in with the local culture so as to avoid calling attention to yourself. Avoid American flags, university paraphernalia, tennis shoes, baseball caps, and other clothing that marks you as an American.
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Packing Tips Carry on baggage: Be sure to include
all medications in their prescription containers and at least a change of underwear in your carry on luggage since it is not unusual to have bags arrive later than you do!
Clothes: Business casual clothing will be appropriate for
meetings with government officials and site visits. Semicasual dress will be fine for days when we are sightseeing and traveling. Plan to layer clothing since weather can be changeable and unpredictable. Take clothes which are wrinkle resistant, hand washable, darker colors (to hide dirt), quick drying, interchangeable. Also, don’t worry about wearing the same clothes several times. Others will be doing the same thing!
Liquids: Liquids, gels and/or aerosols
in carry-on bags must fit in one clear, re-sealable quart-sized plastic bag. The TSA’s 3-1-1 rule describes specific requirements for bringing liquids through security checkpoints: 3 ounce bottles or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, ziptop bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. Plastic bags must be completely sealed and will be x-rayed at the security checkpoint separately. The following items are allowed, but must be presented to officials at security checkpoints if they are not contained in clear plastic bags or are of greater volume than 3oz. • Medications (liquid, gel or aerosol) • Liquids, juices or gels for diabetic passengers who indicate a need for such items to address their medical condition. (A letter from your physician is not necessary).
Luggage: Travel light! You will be handling your
own luggage, often in very crowded circumstances. We ask that you limit your luggage to one checked bag and one carry-on bag. Airlines have varying regulations and fees related to baggage;please check your carrier’s website for specifics. Once you pack, walk around the block with your luggage to be sure you are comfortable porting your bags. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website is a good resource for and what to pack, along with updates on restrictions: http://www.tsa.gov/stakeholders/travelers.
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Packing Checklist ̘̘
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Debit/Credit Card (Let your bank know your travel plans to avoid hassles)
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Cell Phone (check with your service provider.)
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Watch/Travel Alarm Clock (especially if you are not bringing your cell phone, in order to stay on time)
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Lightweight Flashlight
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Medical/health supplies, including: band- aids, OTC diarrhea medication, Tylenol/ Aspirin, etc.
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Medications in their prescription containers for the entire trip/copy of prescriptions if you anticipate needing refills
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Wash-and-dry towelettes or hand sanitizer
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Insurance card and claim form (Provided by CIU staff).
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Business clothes for educational programming; casual dress for sightseeing and free time.
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Raincoat/jacket or umbrella
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1 pair of comfortable business shoes
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1 pair of comfortable walking shoes
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Wash cloth (these may not be available in the hotels)
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Earplugs, especially if you are a light sleeper
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Copy of the first page of your passport(as well as visas, if applicable) stored separately from your passport
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Transformer/adapter if you want to use electrical devices
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Toilet paper or tissues for use in public toilets (be sure to have this in your purse or on you when outside of the hotel)
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Camera/memory card
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Journal for keeping notes and observations.
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Participant HealthInsurance WhileAbroad The participant program fee covers international health insurance through HTH Worldwide Insurance Services. This policy is valid while abroad, for the dates listed on your HTH Medical Insurance ID card. Should your travel plans go beyond the dates of the program, contact CIU to extend your health coverage. This policy covers health only. You are advised to seriously consider purchasing lost baggage and/or trip cancellation insurance since CIU is not responsible for the cost of missed flights for illness or other reasons. The Plan features HTH Worldwide’s Global Health and Safety Services- online tools ( hyperlink “online tools”) and toll-free assistance to help members manage their health and safety risks, from finding the right doctor to receiving real-time alerts and advice on health and security threats. Visit the HTH website for these resources and for additional information.
Please carry your HTH Worldwide Insurance ID card and claim form with you at all times while traveling abroad in the event of a health emergency.
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HTH Worldwide Numbers While you are abroad: +1-610-254-8771 (collect calls accepted) Within the US: 1-800-257-4823
HTH Website http://hthstudents.com HTH Email assist@hthworldwide.com Center for International Understanding, Raleigh, NC 919-420-1360 In all calls to HTH Worldwide Insurance Service, please refer to the patient name and the University of North Carolina group plan underwritten by UniCare Life and Health Insurance Policy, Policy Number U-1052-A-06, which covers participants in NC Center for International Understanding programs as well as UNC system students studying abroad.
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IN AN EMERGENCY, SEEK APPROPRIATE MEDICAL CARE DIRECTLY AND THEN CALL HTH WORLDWIDE . Ask the CIU program
coordinator or local contact person for health care provider suggestions. Or call HTH Worldwide directly for referrals to doctors or hospitals. Once at the health care provider, present the insurance card as proof of coverage.
PAYMENT: Referrals to medical facilities are not intended as payment guarantees but are
intended to direct participants to quality medical services. Thus, the participant may still have to pay part of all related expenses and request reimbursement later. If required to pay for all of part of the services, have the doctor sign the claim form provided to you and provide a receipt of payment. You can submit the claim form to HTH Worldwide along with receipts when you return to the U.S. If the service provider wants to coordinate payment directly with HTH or wants proof of coverage other than the insurance card, the provider should call HTH Worldwide and identity the participant as a member of the University of North Carolina group plan.
THE PLAN COVERS EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATIONS AND REPATRIATIONS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF HTH WORLDWIDE INSURANCE SERVICES.
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Did you know in 2012 the U.S. census
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Didyouknow? Punehas more softwarecompaniesthatanyother cityinIndia! AND Punehas21engineering colleges,whichisthehighest intheworldforagivencity! 28
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TravelQuizforMumbai ClicktheImagebelowtotakethequiz!
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RecommendedBooks (Clickontheimagestolearnmore)
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RecommendedFilms (Clickontheimagestolearnmore)
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BusinessandEducationalResources (Clickontheimagestolearnmore)
Podcasts andVideos Listen to a talk about how India teaches kids to take charge!
Listen to a talk about the myths of East vs. West!
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OtherResources (Clickontheimagestolearnmore)
GoodtoKnow-ClickPicsbelow!
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TeachingYogatoKids (Clickontheimagestolearnmore)
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Children’sBooksAboutIndia (Clickontheimagestolearnmore)
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