IPPOInternational Program andPlacement Office

“Our institutional programs respond to the main challenges facing Latin America: the sustainable management of natural resources, environmental conservation, global competitiveness, and rural transformation to reduce poverty”

Excellence is born from experience!

ZamoranoP.O. Box 93Tegucigalpa, HondurasCentral America

Please visit our web site at

www.zamorano.edu/ippo

WeatherThe weather in Zamorano is generally warm:Daily temperature80 – 87° F

Moderate night temperatures70 - 77° F

Humid during June and July. It typically rains almost every day during the month of June. The duration of the daily precipitation may be only several minutes.

FeesYou will have to pay the total amount of the program fees before the start of the program. Below, please refer to account information for deposits.

Or you can bring a check, made payable to Escuela Agrícola Panamericana for you to deposit when you arrive on campus.

CITIBANK

ACCOUNT No. 36233711

IBAN No.021000089

CITIUS33

111 Wall Street

New York, NY 10043

U.S.A.

Tel. (813) 604 - 7055

Attention: Maria Wagner

PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK

ACOUNT No. 110100506

IBAN No.066-011-350

1390 Brickell Avenue

5th. Floor

Miami, FL 33133-3324

U.S.A.

Tel. (305) 539-7535

Fax (305) 539-7551/7600

Attention: Luciana Larrea

GeneralInformation

ContactsRosa Amada ZelayaTel. (504) 2287-2000, 2776-6140, ext. 2136Cell phone (504) 9893-9600rzelaya@zamorano.edu

Alejandra RivasTel. (594) 2287-2000, ext.2133Cell phone (504) 9576-0162 arivas@zamorano.edu

General InformationStudying at Zamorano provides a rich and rewarding cultural experience; opportunities to learn Spanish, and develop skills and contacts useful in your professional careers. During your time on campus you will interact and develop friendships with many of our students selected from more than 15 different countries from throughout Latin America. You will also have ample opportunity to learn from our very capable and international faculty. We hope to make your participation in the Exchange Program a pleasant and rewarding experience!

Code of Conduct and Living Circumstances As an exchange student you will be residing in our on-campus, student dorms and will, there-fore, have to conform to Zamorano´s code of conduct and personal grooming standards, just as our regular students do. Here are a few pointers: • “Clean cut” look and attire. Men: short hair, no

beards or mustaches, no facial piercings. Women: hair tied in a ponytail while in classes and/or modules, no open-toed shoes or sandals, no facial piercings.

• Dorms are single sex, and no night visitors are allowed.

• Responsible for cleaning your room

*Refer to the Reglamento for detailed information.

Visa and ImmigrationAt your arrival, you will have to go through immigration. You will have the opportunity to stay in Honduras for a maximum of 90 days. If your stay exceeds the number of allowed days in the country, you will have to pay $20 to extend your stay and fill out a form for this extension. These transactions will be coordinated through the Dean of Students Office and the Legal Office.

Other Resources

• Wi-Fi campus• 24/7 medical attention• Professional counseling• Local transportation• Private Security Company to monitor the

campus 24/7• Laundry service

Tips and useful information• Bring comfortable, wash-and-wear clothing

and shoes. Your blue jeans should be in good condition...free of holes!

• Bring a couple dressier outfits for special occasions or outings

• You will be provided with several work shirts and rubber boots upon your arrival

• US dollars can be exchanged for Lempiras (local currency) at the airport in Tegucigalpa or at a commercial bank located on our campus.