SUMMER ART STUDY

IN

FLORENCE, ITALY

JUNE 30, to JULY 31, 2004

PRE-ORIENTATION CHECKLIST:

•  Travel Items:  Light clothing enough for two weeks -  light jacket, umbrella, toiletries, several towels, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, small calculator, address book/phone numbers, back pack, etc.

Printable checklist

** You must have clothing that will allow you in churches: No shorts, sleeveless tops or sleeveless dresses

** Baggage:   You may bring only one carry-on bag on the flight.  You can check only two bags at the counter – weight limit 75#’s.

•  Painting and Drawing Supplies:  I will make a list of supplies for each course.

•  Medical Form. Print, complete and give to me before departure.

•  Passport and International Student ID.  Leave a photo copy of your passport at home and give a photocopy to me before we depart.

•  Camera with Ample Supply of Film (Film purchased overseas is expensive)

•  ATM Card, or Visa Debit Card, Credit Cards with PIN numbers.  Must be linked to a checking account. Daily limit may vary by bank.  Take travelers' checks for back up.

•  Phone Card with  Access codes (use AT&T, MCI or other major carrier. Check International plans.)

•  E-mail address:  Establish hot-mail or other account.

•  Prescription Medicines:  Enough for the time away.  Other medicines.

•  Travel Guides:        Rick Steves'

                                    The Best of Italy

                                    John Muir Publications

                                    Santa Fe, New Mexico

•  Eurail Passes or Italian Rail Pass:  Buy ahead of time in the USA

•  Italian Phrase Book

•  Address and Phone Number:  for emergency purposes this address and phone number can be used:

                                    Dorothy Serrin

                                    Via de Bardi 46

                                    50125 Firenze, Italia

                                    011 39 055 291528

Website: http://ntweb.deltastate.edu/VP_Academic/bbrown/Italy_Home.htm