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CIEE Study Center at University of Botswana Gaborone, Botswana Part I: The CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Gaborone ..................................................................... 4 WELCOME TO YOUR ACADEMIC ENDEAVOR IN BOSTWANA! ........................................................... 4 A Short History of Botswana .................................................................................................................. 4 Gaborone ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Ethnic Identities ...................................................................................................................................... 5 YOUR HOST: THE UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA ................................................................................. 5 ACADEMIC PROGAM ............................................................................................................................... 6 Faculty .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Nature of Classes................................................................................................................................... 6 Local Variations on CIEE Academic Policies ......................................................................................... 6 Credits .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Cultural Activities and Field Trips ........................................................................................................... 6 Community Service Opportunities ......................................................................................................... 6 Student ID .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Campus Life ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Departure and Arrival ............................................................................................................................. 7 Discount on Airfare ................................................................................................................................. 8 Orientation .............................................................................................................................................. 8 Program Office (on-site) Location .......................................................................................................... 9 CIEE Program Staff ................................................................................................................................ 9 Program Mailing Address ....................................................................................................................... 9 Housing and Meals ................................................................................................................................ 9 Part II: Before You Leave Home ................................................................................................................. 9 A LOT TO LEARN ...................................................................................................................................... 9 ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 10 Passports ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Visas..................................................................................................................................................... 10 Documents for non-U.S. Citizens ......................................................................................................... 11 Immunization Records ......................................................................................................................... 11 HEALTH ................................................................................................................................................... 11 General Wellness ................................................................................................................................. 12 AIDS ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 Smoking ............................................................................................................................................... 13 CDC Recommendations ...................................................................................................................... 13 INSURANCE ............................................................................................................................................ 13 Accident and Sickness Insurance ........................................................................................................ 13 Primary Insurance Plan Brokers .......................................................................................................... 14 PERSONAL FINANCES .......................................................................................................................... 14 Cost of Living ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Financial Arrangements ....................................................................................................................... 14 PACKING AND BAGGAGE ..................................................................................................................... 14 Clothing ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Prescriptions ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Electrical Appliances ............................................................................................................................ 15 Mementos from home .......................................................................................................................... 16 PREPARING FOR CULTURAL ADAPTATION ........................................................................................ 16 Part III: Living in Botswana ....................................................................................................................... 16 CLIMATE .................................................................................................................................................. 16 MEETING BATSWANA ............................................................................................................................ 16 Special Note to Female Students ......................................................................................................... 16 Special Note to Minority Students ........................................................................................................ 17 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 17
COMMUNICATIONS AND MAIL .............................................................................................................. 18 Telephone ............................................................................................................................................. 18 Fax ....................................................................................................................................................... 18 E-mail and Computers ......................................................................................................................... 18 Mail Service .......................................................................................................................................... 19 Packages ............................................................................................................................................. 19 MONEY AND BANKING .......................................................................................................................... 19 Money .................................................................................................................................................. 19 ATM/Debit and Credit cards ................................................................................................................. 19 Medical Facilities .................................................................................................................................. 19 GETTING AROUND ................................................................................................................................ 20 Local Transportation............................................................................................................................. 20 Independent Travel .............................................................................................................................. 20 ILLEGAL DRUGS ................................................................................................................................. 20 VOTING WHILE ABROAD ....................................................................................................................... 20 INCOME TAX ........................................................................................................................................... 20 EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION.............................................................................................. 21 Part IV: Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................................. 21 A NOTE FROM CIEE ............................................................................................................................... 21 Credits and Grades .............................................................................................................................. 21 CONCLUSION: THE CHALLENGE IS UP TO YOU ................................................................................ 23 Part V: Additional Resources .................................................................................................................. 24 RECOMMENDED READING .................................................................................................................. 24 Non-Fiction ........................................................................................................................................... 24 Fiction ................................................................................................................................................... 24 WEBSITES .............................................................................................................................................. 25 SUGGESTED PACKING CHECKLIST .................................................................................................... 26 Important Documents ........................................................................................................................... 26 Clothing ................................................................................................................................................ 26 General ................................................................................................................................................ 26 3
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