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Fulbright Colombia Abril 30 de 2011
Preparación previa 11|05|2013
Esta presentación contiene información acerca de:
• El idioma
• Los documentos necesarios y la información importante
• El proceso de hacer las maletas
• Los asuntos para arreglar antes de irse:
– Temas médicos
– La llegada
– Alojamiento
– El nuevo entorno
– Temas prácticos para considerar
ENGLISH!!!
ENGLISH!!!
Cómo habla la gente en su región? - http://aschmann.net/AmEng/
•Kentucky: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlf1CSOS5DA
•Louisiana: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obn5H2AsAks
•North Carolina: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmor_dOtw_E
•New York City: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTMEqR2PhKo
•Minnesota: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDe7ZHHR1sY
Documents
ID (cédula) Valid passport (min. 1 año)
Medical history (along with a translation)
International Drivers License (optional but useful)
Academic Documents (certificados Fulbright, certificado de notas, copia del diploma, carta de admisión – todo traducido)
More documents…
Birth Certificate (you, spouse, and children)
Marriage Certificate
Certificate of Eligibility (DS-2019)
EducationUSA.state.gov
I-94 / Customs Declaration Form (they
will give you on the plane)
DON’T LOSE THE I-94 CARD!
Advice about the documents
• Take copies!!
– Originals in your hand luggage
– Copies in your suitcase
– Other copies with your family here in Colombia
• Save a copy as an attachment in your email account, Dropbox, icloud
• Do the translations with plenty of time in advance
Important info to take
Family
Friends
Other Fulbright grantees
Contacts at the university
(colleagues, administration)
Embassy and Consulate in US
LASPAU / IIE
Skype contacts
Contacts here in Colombia
Contacts – phone numbers and addresses
How to pack your suitcases
Carry-on / hand luggage
Computer
Camera
Pocket English dictionary
Pen
Notebook with contacts
Watch
Medicine
Music (iPod, charger)
Documents
Summer clothes
Snacks
Packing – what to take???
1-2 suitcases (approx 23 kg each)
Summer clothes
Sportswear
Formal clothes (dress, suit)
Umbrella
Food in closed containers (small quantity)
Special items to create a feeling of home
Pictures of Colombia
Gifts/trinkets (inexpensive things that show your culture)
A couple of books
What you should NOT bring
Bed sheets/pillows
Towels (just one)
Kitchen utensils
Winter clothes
School supplies
$$$ (cash)
Plants / carne etc.
Animals
Weapons
The “Big Box” Stores
Goodwill /salvation army
Online marketplaces
Medical Matters
• Try to get a general physical exam, a
dental exam and an eye exam before
traveling
• Take special medicines with you
(prescription and translation)
• Take your glasses prescription
and/or an extra pair of glasses
• Student health clinic on campus
The day of your arrival – how to prepare
Transportation from the airport (train, bus, taxi)
Lodging – at least 3 nights – Hotel (near campus)
– Friends
– Host family
Housing (appointments with agencies)
If possible, try to arrive during the week and at least 2 weeks before classes start
Housing – how to find the best option
• On-campus
– International Student office
• Off-campus
– Craigslist
– Colleagues from your program
– My experience in Syracuse
**Do research before you arrive, and use your contacts for suggestions!**
**Every city is so unique that your best contacts and resources will be the local ones**
All about money
$$$ that you should take with you • Exit tax (confirm with the agency) • Cash (for the first 2-3 weeks) • During your trip – US $100-$200 • $1 bills are useful for tips Dejar un poder firmado y autenticado en Colombia Suggestions for money transfers • Western Union • PayPal
Learn the money!
Your new environment!!
**The climate in your general region **Temperature scale and the metric system **What is your city like?
Final advice!
Don’t wait until the last minute to do all of your errands (citas médicas, translations, shopping, etc).
Make a schedule and do several things every
week Create a Skype account and put a bit of money
on it. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice: utilize your
contacts in your program! DAY BEFORE AND DAY OF DEPARTURE - Get plenty of rest - Arrive at airport early to avoid delays - Carry snacks with you - Get excited!!
¡Buen viaje! (and welcome to the U.S.A.!!!)
