DepartureArrive at Airport at 5:45amDepart: June 5th at 7:45am at IAH Bush,

Terminal EFlight: CO 0003 Continental Houston-LATransfer planes in LA: OZ 0201 Asiana

Airlines LA-Seoul IncheonDepart LA at 1:50 pmArrive in Seoul at 6:10pm on July 6th

ReturningJuly 23rd: Arrive at Incheon airport at 1:30pmDepart: 4:30pm Flight: Asiana Airlines Oz 0202 Seoul-LATransfer: Continental CO 1168 LA-Houston

IAHArrival: 7:50pm in Terminal C

ScheduleJuly 6-8: Seoul tourJuly 9-23rd Busan homestay

Seoul: July 6-8Lodging: Lotte HotelJuly 6th: From airport take limousine bus (12

dollars) Check in to hotelJuly 7th: Gyeongbook Palace(1.50),

Insadong(lunch), Gwangnaru Bike park (1 dollar=ten minutes), Myeong Dong (Dinner), Namsan Tower (7 if you want to go to observatory).

July 8th: Lotte World amusement park(22)Check out of HotelBy roundtrip bullet train tickets an depart for

Busan(57 dollars one way)Meet host families/dinner

Busan: July 9-15thJuly 9th: Korean students finish tests

Meet at school entranceJagalchi market, Beomeosa,

Haeundae/Gwangali beach, July 10th – 13th: Attend school and family

activities Present project on one of these days.

July 14th-15th: Family trips to Gyeongju (ancient capital city)

Busan:July 16th-23rdJuly 16th: Daegu day trip to see elementary

students and help practice English, (Bus fare 12 dollars)Apsan mountain hike?

July 17th: -19th: Attend school (Vacation starts for Korean students this week, school may be an option or not)

July 20th-22nd: Solo activities with host families.

July 23rd return to Seoul and head home.

What to bringPassport (most important and always keep on

you)Cell phones with texting app/translator app if

availableEmergency contactsEmergency cash (50 dollars)Contact of host student and host familyMedical information (allergies, etc.)

What to packSummer clothes: at least 7 days worth(it gets

hot and humid in Seoul/Daegu/ and Gyeongju in July) Start talking with partner student about washing clothes (Koreans often have washing machines, but hang dry clothes)

Swimsuit, sandals, other beach gear (sun block)

Comfortable shoes (lots of walking)HatSpending money for food in Seoul, train

tickets, souvenirs (subway fares vary from .75 cents to 1.50 depending on how far you are going)

What to pack1 change of school clothes (do not wear

shorts and tanks to the school.) Ask partners what is appropriate.

Deodorant: You will not find in stores, Koreans don’t wear.

Toothpaste: Koreans do not use fluoride in their toothpaste

ToiletriesWeather might be rainy

What to expectSeoul: Strict meeting times. Make sure you

are on time so that we do not send out the Korean military to find you. Lock down times=Do not leave hotel!!!

Always carry your passport on youStay with the group/partner. Do not go

anywhere alone.If you get lost look for this picture:

What to expectAlways keep hotel business card with youTrain stations get very crowded: stick

togetherBusan: Always travel with partnerTake your shoes off before entering their

houseBow when you say hello to family/teachers

for the first timeOffer small gift to family (English

teacher/principal)Check in daily after school by texting meSet up times to contact and check in with

parents.

What to expectBe careful when walking and crossing

streets: Pedestrians do not have the right of way here.

Koreans (especially males and older women) talk very loud. Sounds like shouting, don’t mind it.

Be prepared to enter and depart subway/busses/ trains quickly: they don’t stop for long.

Be careful, BUT HAVE FUN!!!! Enjoy the experience!

Questions