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Greece Study Abroad travel tips

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Kinesiology & Health

Transportation

Arrive at the

airport at least 3

hours in advance.

Security lines can

be long…

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Transportation

about your…

You MUST have your passport with you!

Bring a good-quality print colour copy of your

passport with you. We also recommend that you

scan a copy and email it to yourself.

During the flight keep your passport along with

your program folder in your carry on.

Once you get to the hotel, leave your passport

in the safe or secure with the front desk.

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Transportation

Pack a

bottle of water

(fill after

security).

Take a

jacket if

you tend to

get cold.

Most flights will serve dinner and a light

breakfast before landing. Take snacks if you

wish!

Be prepared for your flight!

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Transportation

Try to get as much rest on the plane as possible so you can “hit the ground

running” upon arrival in Athens!

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Transportation

upon arrival…

Clear

immigration!

Get your

baggage!

Go directly to

the hotel!

2 1 3

check directions on SAKAI!

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Time

time in Greece is seven (7) hours ahead of EST

07:30

sunrise

17:30

sunset

time-zone:

UTC + 02.00

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Temperature

but…

Always be prepared

for rainy days!

mean temperature ~70 °F (20 °C)

May

probably…

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Accommodation

Great locations

Variety of room styles

Breakfast included

Free Wi-Fi

Depending on the program, a change in

the hotel may be needed, so pack light to

avoid discomfort during transportation!

Always follow

accommodation

rules!!!

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Finding your way

Before traveling, download

maps of Athens and the other

places you are going to visit

in your cell phone, so that

you can use them to find your

way even without internet

connection!

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Finding your way

Beat is an app that will allow

you to move around the city.

Insert the address you wish to

go to, tap on your

smartphone, and you will get

a taxi ride in just a few

minutes, at no extra cost!

Taxis are really cheap in Greece, especially if

you share the ride (3-4 students per taxi)!

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Currency

1.00 ≈ 0.90

For convenience

with money

download & use a

converter app for

your iPhone!

However, keep in mind that the actual currency

rate may be slightly different.

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Money

Call your credit card/debit company to

notify them of your travel plans.

Check international transactions fees.

The easiest way to get Euros (cash) is from

the ATM at any Greek Bank.

Plan on ~ $ 300-500 extra costs depending

on what you buy, where you eat, etc.

Be sure to have “cash” access

in case of emergency!

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Money

Make and share payments with

friends in Greece!

You can pay friends with a Venmo

account using money you have in

the app, or link your bank account

or debit card quickly!

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Communication

Contact your cell phone

company to enable

international dialling. Your

options are: “pay as you

go” or “Travel Pass”.

To dial the USA: hit “00”(+) then “1”.

Download “WhatsApp”. This will be the group chat app once in Greece.

Take advantage

of Wi-Fi!!!

Download “Photocircle”. This will be the app

to upload & share photos in Greece.

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Safety

Be smart… be safe!

Always

be careful, aware

& use logic –

common sense!

Do not carry

large amounts of

cash or expensive

items when out!

Always keep your

cell phone charged

(carry your charger

& power bank)!

Stay with the

group, avoid being

alone & use the

buddy system!

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Safety

Always

remember your

way back & carry a card from the

hotel so you can

communicate where you need

to get back to!

Remember: if you

are not sure

about something, ask the program

director and staff

during class hours or a local during

free time!

Be smart… be safe!

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Luggage

Knowing the rules of what you can and cannot

bring on-board and packing smartly is an

important step to make things smoother.

Your luggage will be tagged to your final

destination which is ATHENS. Take a picture of

your suitcase and the baggage claim.

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Luggage

The dimensions of the carry-on baggage should

usually not exceed 22 x 15 x 8 inches (56 x 45 x 25 cm) and must weigh no more than 15 lb (7 kg).

Usual allowance is 1 carry-on

baggage plus 1 personal item like a

purse, computer bag or camera case.

Carry-on

Any liquid toiletries in cabin baggage must be in

3-ounce or smaller (<100 ml) containers, packed

in a clear 1-quart re-sealable bag.

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Luggage

Pay attention to weight restrictions!

Most airlines allow for 1 or 2 bags to be

checked for free on international flights.

The exact number depends on the airline, route & class you are traveling in.

Checked luggage

Max weight is usually 50 lb (23 kg). The fees on an overweight baggage can be extreme, it is

sometimes cheaper to pay to check an extra bag.

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Time for… packing!

passport airline

boarding pass

student id

wallet cash & cards

cell phone & charger

medication

course material

& notebook

insurance card

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Don’t forget your student id!

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Always carry your student id with

you, so that you can take

advantage of student discounts in

various settings, such as public

means of transportation,

archeological sites, etc.


laptop or tablet

camera, go pro

gear, kindle, etc. &

chargers

3 power/plug

adapter (for all

your electronics)

sleepwear &

underwear

casual/neat outfits for

going out

electronics clothes

sneakers & boots

cosy travel clothes

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jacket, raincoat &

long trousers

winter-cap, scarf,

gloves & umbrella

boots

heavy coat

seasonal clothes

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shampoo soap

contact lenses - glasses

toothbrush

make up

toothpaste

sunscreen

& solution

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General

Leave room in

your bag to

bring “goodies”

home!

Come rested

and rest when

you can!

Plan on money

for extras (meals,

souvenirs & gifts)!

Keep

hydrated!

Keep up with

the course work

and participate!

Make friends,

build memories

& make this the

best trip ever!

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General

Our Study Abroad

programs are very

active and will have

long days with lots of

walking…

be ready!

Download the Fitbit app

to track your activity!

Don’t forget

a day pack

to take on

day

excursions!

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Practice!

Καλημέρα (kalimera)

Ευχαριστώ (efcharisto)

Παρακαλώ (parakalo)

Γεια μας (yia mas)

Καληνύχτα (kalinichta)

Ελλάδα (Ellada)

Good morning

Good night

Thank you

You’re welcome

Greece

Cheers

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Greece Study Abroad Have a nice trip!

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