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FLIGHT ITINERARY:
FEBRUARY 28, 2014:
Delta #2206 depart Norfolk 4:30pm arrive Atlanta 6:23 pm
Delta #101 depart Atlanta 7:40 pm arrive Buenos Aires 7:55 am (March 1)
MARCH 14, 2013:
Delta #110 depart Buenos Aires 8:30 pm arrive Atlanta 5:44 am (March 15)
MARCH 15, 2013:
Delta #1113 depart Atlanta 7:25 am arrive Norfolk 9:01 am
EXCHANGE:
Holy Trinity College in Mar del Plata - http://www.trinity.esc.edu.ar/eng/web.htm
Gascón 544, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: +54 (223) 451-0168/486-3471
Headmistress and Contact: Mrs. Marcela de Tovo
Head of Middle School and Exchange coordinator: Mrs. Federica Valenzuela
Hotel in Buenos Aires (March 12-14):
Circular Militar - http://www.circulomilitar.org/hotelgm.htm
Santa Fe 750
Buenos Aires, Argentina
CURRENCY: Argentine Peso - 1 US Dollar = about 6 Argentine pesos
· Bring $200-300 personal spending money
· Make sure you know your PIN # for your Debit/Credit Card
· Inform your credit card company of foreign travel plans
· You might want to order some pesos from your bank in advance (around $100)
· GlobeConvert – free app – currency converter
WHAT TO PACK:
· Average Temperatures in March: Highs in the 70’s; Lows in the 50’s
· Similar to late summer/early fall in Norfolk
· The same dress code applies for school attire.
· Sneakers and athletic clothing necessary for walking, hiking, and attending P.E. classes
· Purchase an AC power travel adapter for hairdryers, irons, etc. ($25)
PHONE APPS: Viber, WhatsApp
EXPECTATIONS:
The exchange experience demands the utmost of a student’s character, judgment, and enthusiasm. Everywhere we go, we will be representatives of our families, our school, our city, and our country. We must be mindful of the impressions we make. Unless we cherish this exchange opportunity and embrace its attendant responsibilities in a manner that is both mature and practiced, we exploit it and endanger its future.
Students
You need to understand that this is not your personal exchange. Each of you is exceedingly fortunate in being able to participate in this exchange. (One significant way of thanking your parents and your school is by behaving and dressing appropriately.) Our expectation is that you will behave in an exemplary manner all the time. There will be serious consequences (suspension / expulsion) should you misbehave while on the exchange.
Parents
You need to know the following:
· Argentine culture can be markedly different from American culture and law concerning attitudes regarding the consumption of alcohol by teenagers. You must be certain that your daughter or son is mature enough to make good decisions in such an environment.
· Our groups are often underway during our stay abroad. Chaperones will, of course, check on the members of our group at appropriate times to ensure that all are accounted for. They cannot, however, maintain a watch “24/7” to ensure that all are where they are supposed to be all the time. Again, you need to be confident that your son or daughter is mature enough to make good decisions in such an environment.