Global Academy

Summer English and Cultural

Immersion Program

Living In the United States All the basics so you can be prepared

What to bring??? Use the packing list to make

sure you don’t forget a thing!

Program Objectives Make the most of your time!

PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION

The following information is intended to help you prepare for your visit to

Utah State University – College of Eastern Utah. Please make sure you read

it thoroughly, if you have any questions do not hesitate to let us know. We

are looking forward to your participation in the program and hope to see you

soon.

is a comprehensive community college

committed to the highest standards of

instruction and learning. USU Eastern prepares

students through certification, degrees, and

transfer programs and seeks to provide a

complete campus experience for both traditional

and non-traditional students. The college

Utah State University –

College of Eastern Utah

Price, Utah

The City of Price is located in Carbon

County in southeastern Utah, about 190

km south of Salt Lake City. Price has a

population of approximately 8.700

residents. It is within a short driving

distance to many of Utah’s world famous

travel destinations: Moab, Arches

National Park, Goblin Valley State Park,

Zion National Park, etc.

educates and assists students with their social, physical, intellectual, cultural, and

emotional development. USU Eastern strives to help instill the curiosity and skills

necessary for a student to continue learning throughout life. The College is committed to

respond to the educational needs of the communities it serves.

Climate

Summers in Price are mild . The average high/low temperatures in the

month of June are 29/10 Celsius; July 32/13 Celsius; and August 31/12

Celsius. The average precipitation in June is 17.78 mm, in July it is 22.86

mm, and in August it is 33.02 mm.

Electric Appliances

In the United States the electrical current is between 110-120 volts AC using a

standard three-pin plug. Some visitors may need an adaptor socket. Hairdryers

and electric razors cannot be used without a transformer.

Time

The City of Price is on Mountain Time zone. When the local time is 12:00 pm in

Price; the local time in your country is:

Santo Domingo: 2:00 p.m.

Kinshasa, DRC: 8:00 p.m.

Sana’a, Yemen: 10:00 p.m.

Seoul, Korea: 3:00 a.m.

Housing

Students will stay in apartment-style accommodations with kitchens, so they can

cook meals according to their individual tastes.

Students will be provided with a meal allowance to purchase meals/food supplies.

Students can also use their food stipend to purchase individual meals on or off

campus. The apartments will be shared with students from other countries. This

provides an opportunity for participants to practice their English skills and to learn

about other cultures.

The residences are located within easy walking distance of campus.

Laundry Service

Cellular Phones

There are washing machines (washers) and drying machines (dryers) in the

residence complex. Instructions for using washers and dryers are posted in the

laundry room. Instructions on how to operate these machines will also be given

during orientation. You must supply your own laundry detergent.

Your current cell phone may work in the USA, however you may end up

paying high rates. A calling card will be provided upon arrival, you can

also buy one at most local stores or purchase a prepaid cell phone.

Internet Access

You will have Internet access on USU Eastern’s campus and at your place of residence. More

details will be given during orientation.

Post Office

The United States Postal Service has an office in Price located at 95 South Carbon Ave. It also has

a convenient location on the USU Eastern Campus. The Price office is open from 9:00am -

5:00pm weekdays and from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Saturday. The campus office is open as follows:

If you would like to receive mail while in Price, you can use obtain a Post Office Box number at the

campus Post Office.

Shopping

Price offers a wide variety of stores, including

major retail chains, and restaurants.

Public Transportation

Price does not have bus or train service. There is

a local taxi service available.

U.S. Classroom Culture

Many international students find American university classrooms very different than those of their

home country; particularly in the way students interact with their professor. You should treat your

professor as an equal, but also as a respected expert in his or her field. Often classroom sessions

will include interactive discussions and group activities, as well as hands-on projects and

presentations.

Students are expected to be active learners, sharing their opinions and ideas and asking questions

when they do not understand. You should feel sharing your views even if they are different from

your professor’s. Remember to do it in a respectful and polite manner.

This topic will be discussed in more detail during orientation.

Mon - Wed - Fri 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tue - Thu 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sat, Sun Closed

Holidays Closed

U.S. Classroom Culture

In the U.S.; all denominations of paper money are the same size and color (green): $1, $5, $10,

$20, $50, $100. Quarters are 25 cent coins, dimes are 10 cent coins, nickels are 5 cent coins, and

pennies are 1 cent coins. There are also larger, gold-colored $1 coins. $1 is equivalent to 100

cents.

Banks are usually open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; and on Saturdays from

9:00 – 12:00p.m.

Travel to the U.S.

In case of an emergency while en route, please contact:

Steve Nelson- (435) 613-5474; steven.nelson@usu.edu

We will have members of our office meet you at the Salt Lake City airport. They will accompany

you on the bus ride to Price.

Important Notes

• Participants are required to depart the U.S. at the end of the program.

• Participants are not allowed to travel within the U.S. other than on program related activities

• Participants are not authorized for any type of employment

• It is not possible to directly enroll in a USU degree program after completion of the program.

Participants who are interested in studying at USU in the future can inquire about the various

USU degree programs while they are in Price.

This information is also available online at:

https://globalengagement.usu.edu/htm/programs/global-academy

Look for us on Facebook:

Global Academy of Utah State University

RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST

While in town you can dress casual (jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes), to business casual or

formal, depending on the occasion. However, you will be going on field trips, so we recommend

you include the following in your packing list:

• Sweatshirt or jacket, and rain jacket or rain pants

• Outdoor clothes, they will get dirty (long pants)

• Comfortable shoes for outdoors walking on dirt paths and

over rocky ground

• Clothes appropriate for water activities, you will get wet,

possibly cold

• Water shoes/athletic shoes for water activities

• Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat

Important Documents

Make sure all of your important documents, such as visa, passport, airline tickets, important phone

numbers and address, are in a safe place to be carried on your person or in your carry-on

baggage. Do not put important documents in bags you have checked onto the plane. We

recommend you make copies of these important documents and keep them separate from the

original ones, in case that any of these are lost or stolen.

Also bring copies of important medical records, eyeglass prescription, allergies, etc.

Luggage

Please check with your airline to confirm the luggage weight and measurement restrictions for your

flight. You will be responsible for any excess baggage fees charged. For travel to the United

States, you will be usually allowed two suitcases. However, we kindly request that you only

bring one suitcase. We do not have the capacity to accommodate more than one suitcase

per participant in our vehicles. You may bring one piece of carry-on baggage on the plane, as

well as a handbag, briefcase or small backpack.

You Do Not Need to Bring

Sheets, blankets, pillows, cookware, dishes, bath towels, or school supplies. These items will be

provided by the program. You will also be taken to one of the major retail stores in town the day of

your arrival. This will allow you to purchase any other items, which you may deem necessary.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

The purpose of the Global Academy program is to provide students with an opportunity to perfect

their English through classroom instruction and community interaction, to introduce them to the

higher education system of the United States, and to change students’ lives as they interact with

other cultures and learn self-reliance.

Because this is such a unique and special experience, it is expected that participants will behave

with the utmost responsibility and respect. The following policies have been put in place to help

each student have a safe and enjoyable experience in the Global Academy.

• Class Attendance

o A great deal of work goes into preparing each day of class. Attendance and participation

show respect for the teachers who work hard for their students.

o Two unexcused absences are grounds for dismissal from the program.

• Excursion Attendance

o Like classes, excursions have been carefully planned to help students apply their learning

while having an enjoyable time.

o Attendance for excursions is mandatory.

• Cell Phone Use

o Students should be respectful to their teachers and other program personnel by turning

off cell phones during classes and only using them when appropriate on excursions.

o Teachers and program personnel reserve the right to temporarily confiscate electronics if

they feel the devices are creating a distraction for their classes.

• No Alcohol

o Alcohol is not allowed in any of the apartments used during the Global Academy program,

no exceptions.

o Utah State University is a dry campus, which means that no alcohol is allowed on

campus, whether it is being consumed or not.

• Smoking

o Smoking is not allowed in any form in the apartments used during the Global Academy

program. There are designated areas both on and off campus where smoking is allowed.

• No Travel Policy

o The Global Academy maintains a strict No Travel policy. Students may not leave the

Price City area unless it is on a programmed excursion with the Office of Global

Engagement.

Program is All-Inclusive:

• English language classes

• Cultural activities

• Housing

• Food allowance

• Special education seminars

• Excursions

You Benefit:

• Build English language abilities

• Make friends from all over the

world

• Interact with local students and

the community

• Visit local sites of cultural and

recreational interest

Facebook: Global Academy of Utah State University

Find us on the web: https://globalengagement.usu.edu /htm/programs/global-academy

For more information, please contact Eric Sims at usu.global.academy@gmail.com