Architecture students have a unique opportunity to study Cal Poly Architecture courses while discovering Thailand. The program will allow 16 - 18 students to take 15 units of credit with Professor Chris Yip. Students will travel to the hill tribes of Chiang Mai, along the Mekong River to Luang Prabang, Laos, to the historical capitals of Thailand including Sukhothai, Lobpburi, Ayuthaya, and Bangkok, and to Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

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

Course Work

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.

Itinerary

The Architecture Group will follow a different itinerary than the main Thai Study program.

Fees
The cost is broken down into three main categories:

1. Tuition.
All students must enroll in the 15 units.

2. Program Fee.
The program fees will be between $4,000 - 4,500. (We are still contracting for field trips.) The program fee includes round trip airfare to Thailand, lodging and facilities, group transportation in Thailand, health insurance and administration fees.

3. Personal Expenses.
The following expenses may be incurred and exact dollar amounts may vary.

* Personal expenses (travel, spending money, laundry, entertainment, scuba, etc.). This cost will vary according to an individual's spending habits.

All Architecture students must:

- Complete a Thai Study Program Application - you do not have to complete the essay - just write "Architecture Program".
- Complete Cal Poly Risk Managment Forms: Assumption of Risk and Release, Medical Information and Authorization, and Student Participation Agreement forms
- Have a valid passport through December 2008 - we will collect passports on February 1, 2008 to send to Thai Consulate for visas
- Pay $500 deposit by October 23, 2007 and remaining associated fees by March 19, 2008.

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

SAFETI - Study Abroad Handbook
Department of State Travel Site
Thailand Consular Information Sheet
Avian Flu Fact Sheet
Center for Disease Control Travel Site
Recommended Immunizations for South East Asia
Web sites of US Embassies and Consulates Around the World

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.