botswana - Council on International Educational Exchange
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CIEE Study Center at University of Botswana<br />
Gabor<strong>on</strong>e, Botswana<br />
Part I: The CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Gabor<strong>on</strong>e ..................................................................... 4<br />
WELCOME TO YOUR ACADEMIC ENDEAVOR IN BOSTWANA! ........................................................... 4<br />
A Short History of Botswana .................................................................................................................. 4<br />
Gabor<strong>on</strong>e ............................................................................................................................................... 5<br />
Ethnic Identities ...................................................................................................................................... 5<br />
YOUR HOST: THE UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA ................................................................................. 5<br />
ACADEMIC PROGAM ............................................................................................................................... 6<br />
Faculty .................................................................................................................................................... 6<br />
Nature of Classes................................................................................................................................... 6<br />
Local Variati<strong>on</strong>s <strong>on</strong> CIEE Academic Policies ......................................................................................... 6<br />
Credits .................................................................................................................................................... 6<br />
Cultural Activities and Field Trips ........................................................................................................... 6<br />
Community Service Opportunities ......................................................................................................... 6<br />
Student ID .............................................................................................................................................. 7<br />
Campus Life ........................................................................................................................................... 7<br />
Departure and Arrival ............................................................................................................................. 7<br />
Discount <strong>on</strong> Airfare ................................................................................................................................. 8<br />
Orientati<strong>on</strong> .............................................................................................................................................. 8<br />
Program Office (<strong>on</strong>-site) Locati<strong>on</strong> .......................................................................................................... 9<br />
CIEE Program Staff ................................................................................................................................ 9<br />
Program Mailing Address ....................................................................................................................... 9<br />
Housing and Meals ................................................................................................................................ 9<br />
Part II: Before You Leave Home ................................................................................................................. 9<br />
A LOT TO LEARN ...................................................................................................................................... 9<br />
ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 10<br />
Passports ............................................................................................................................................. 10<br />
Visas..................................................................................................................................................... 10<br />
Documents for n<strong>on</strong>-U.S. Citizens ......................................................................................................... 11<br />
Immunizati<strong>on</strong> Records ......................................................................................................................... 11<br />
HEALTH ................................................................................................................................................... 11<br />
General Wellness ................................................................................................................................. 12<br />
AIDS ..................................................................................................................................................... 13<br />
Smoking ............................................................................................................................................... 13<br />
CDC Recommendati<strong>on</strong>s ...................................................................................................................... 13<br />
INSURANCE ............................................................................................................................................ 13<br />
Accident and Sickness Insurance ........................................................................................................ 13<br />
Primary Insurance Plan Brokers .......................................................................................................... 14<br />
PERSONAL FINANCES .......................................................................................................................... 14<br />
Cost of Living ....................................................................................................................................... 14<br />
Financial Arrangements ....................................................................................................................... 14<br />
PACKING AND BAGGAGE ..................................................................................................................... 14<br />
Clothing ................................................................................................................................................ 15<br />
Prescripti<strong>on</strong>s ........................................................................................................................................ 15<br />
Electrical Appliances ............................................................................................................................ 15<br />
Mementos from home .......................................................................................................................... 16<br />
PREPARING FOR CULTURAL ADAPTATION ........................................................................................ 16<br />
Part III: Living in Botswana ....................................................................................................................... 16<br />
CLIMATE .................................................................................................................................................. 16<br />
MEETING BATSWANA ............................................................................................................................ 16<br />
Special Note to Female Students ......................................................................................................... 16<br />
Special Note to Minority Students ........................................................................................................ 17<br />
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 17