Orientation Meetings Topics

1. Past students advice & Thai Language
2. Thailand Culture - PowerPoint Presentation & Mahidol University's Welcome To the Land of Smiles website.

   Thailand Study Dress Requirements

   	Men	Women
   Informal	T-shirts, knee shorts and sandals are OK. No muscle shirts or short shorts.	No tube tops or short shorts. Avoid revealing tops, micro skirts. Knee shorts and sandals are OK.
   Student Polite (Chiang Mai Univ.)	Long or short sleeve shirts with collar. Long pants/ slacks (not jeans). Dressy sandals okay otherwise closed toe shoes. No flip flops.	"Polite" tops. Avoid revealing tops, micro skirts. Pants OK, but no jeans or shorts. Dressy sandals or shoes. No flip flops.
   Temple Formal	Short or long sleeved shirts with collar. No shorts. Closed toe shoes.	Skirts below the knee. No sleeveless tops. Closed toe shoes.

3. Academics - Class syllabi and Text Books
4. Health and Safety - PowerPoint Presentation and useful website

• SAFETI - Study Abroad Handbook
• Thailand Consular Information Sheet
• Recommended Immunizations for South East Asia

To enroll in courses taught on the Thai Study program, students register as they normally would through CP-REG using the class numbers.

If you have questions about Spring 2008 courses you can contact the faculty directly:

Flight Itinerary

Return Date: Tickets are in Q class and are valid for up to 6 months. The return date can be changed within the 6 month validity subject to availability of Q class. A $25.00 China Airlines change fee will apply if a return date change is made from a weekday to a weekend. If a return date change is made from a weekend to a weekend/weekday or from a weekday to a weekday, no change fee will apply.

Cancellation: Once issued, tickets are non-refundable. In the case of cancellation, the airfare will be forfeited.

Forms
Please turn these forms into the Pacific Programs' Office by February 1:
-Assumption of Risk and Release (PDF)
- Student Participation Agreement (PDF)
- Medical Information and Authorization Form (PDF)

Health and Safety
Take some time to explore the following links and acquaint yourself with the resources available to you. 

SAFETI - Study Abroad Handbook
Thailand Consular Information Sheet
Recommended Immunizations for South East Asia

Helpful Tips
Here are some tips to make your trip enjoyable.

• Pack lightly
• Learn as much of the Thai language. It will be beneficial in the long run.
• Bring a camera...photo ops during the trip are the BEST, so be sure to bring lots and lots of film (20 or more rolls) and extra batteries.
• Woman: When you get to Thailand stock up on the toilet paper and never leave home without it!!!
• Bring stuff like key chains or T-shirts to give away to the people you meet.
• Pepto of Imodium, preferably tablets (trust us you'll need it sooner or later).
• If you like to go out at night to discos and nightclubs then be sure to pack a pair of "clubbing" clothes.
• Save money to travel to other countries after the program is over. Backpacking along the country side is the best way to see the country and it's well worth saving a little extra money.
• Smile, be willing to try new food and have a good attitude.

Thai Study Information
Packing list

What to Read Before Going.
Before arriving in Thailand make sure to read up on the culture, country, customs, and history of Thailand. Many in our group brought copies of The Lonely Planet guide book that came in handy. A good book to read about the history of Thailand is David K. Wyatt's Thailand, A Short History. Its is easy to read and a great help when visiting so many historical sites as we did.