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Pre-departure Informa:on. Part 3: Slide 1 - Money Slide 2 - Host Family Gi? Slide 3 - Arrival Day in Italy Slide 4 - First days in Siena Slide 5 - If things do not go as planned... Slide 6 - Reminders

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1. Money

•Euro Cash: We recommend you arrive in Italy with some euros in cash (75-100 euros). This will be good to have for the first few busy days in Siena.

•Credit/Debit Card/Bank: Inform your credit card companies and bank that you will be traveling and for how long. That way they will not block your cards due to suspicious ac:vity.

•ATMs: There are ATMs all over Siena and Italy. Please check Interna:onal withdrawal fees and limits before departure.

•Spending Money: There is a significant range for how much spending money students should bring. Please keep in mind that SIS programs are virtually all-inclusive and spending money is for personal travel, shopping, ea:ng out, etc.

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1. Money

Consider this... • Credit/debit cards are NOT widely accepted in Italy. Usually, small shops

(ie. gelateria, bakery, coffee bars, etc.) will not take cards. American Express is a NO.

• It’s a good idea to have more than one way to retrieve money in case one of your cards gets compromised.

• Bus trips cost about €8/hour of travel. So, Siena-Rome takes about 3 hours and :ckets are around €24.

• Keep in mind the exchange rates!

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2. Host Family Gib

It is customary to bring a very small gi? for your host family: •Oben students bring something that represents their home town/city or region. A typical food item; a small photo calendar, etc.; book with photos; something local or personal.

•Another good idea is to bring a small photo album of family, friends, pets to share with your family during the first days. It’s a great way to connect despite any language barriers.

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3. Arrival Day in Italy

SIS Staff will be at Roma Ciampino Airport on...

March 20, 2017.

*Students are supposed to arrive by 8:00AM. Staff will be at the airport at 8:30AM.

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3. Arrival Day in Italy

A?er you land…

STEP 1: Retrieve your luggage

‣ Since you are flying from directly from Greece... You will go directly to the baggage claim area. Aber you retrieve your luggage, please proceed towards the exit through customs. Con:nue out the Exit unless a customs officer stops you.

STEP 2: Exit Customs and Proceed to Mee:ng Point

Once you exit into the terminal, look for SIS staff members with a sign that says “SIENA ITALIAN STUDIES”.

STEP 3: Restrooms!

While you wait for us, make sure to use the restrooms before leaving the airport.

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3. Arrival Day in Italy

These guys will be there :)

Andrea+39 (340) 968 0984

Chris%na+39 (331) 486 4156

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3. Arrival Day in Italy

STEP 3: Board Bus for Siena, Meet Host Families

Once all students arrive, the group will board the private bus and head to Siena. Upon arrival in Siena, students will meet host families.

Travel :me Rome-Siena 3 hours approx.

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4. First days in Siena...

Day 1: Arrival & Orienta%onLunch! Orienta:on ac:vi:es Welcome cocktails to get to meet classmates and staff.

Day 2: Orienta%on 1st Day Tour of SienaClass :me!

*Official schedule for the first few days will be given on the bus...

Just so you have an idea...

***Please tell your families and friends that you will be very busy during your first few days in Siena and that you won’t have a lot of %me to email them. We will post updates on arrivals on our Siena Italian Studies Facebook Page...

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5. If things don’t go as planned...

•In the event there are changes to your flight i:nerary, please keep us informed!

Chris%na Angelilli (SIS Program Coordinator)+39 (331) 486 4156 chris:na@sienaitalianstudies.com

•If your luggage gets lost, use this informa:on for delivery:

Siena Italian Studies (c/o your name)Via Fontebranda 95. Siena 53100tlf: 0577 058305 - 339.639.6031

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6. Reminders

Make sure to: •Leave a copy of your Passport with your parents or someone

you trust. •Pack light and wisely. •Brush up your Italian! •WRITE ALL SIS CONTACT INFORMATION!

•Watch our orienta%on video here!

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Get ready!