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MSC Champe Fitzhugh International Honors Leadership Seminar
Castiglion Fiorentino, ItalyThe Santa Chiara Study Center July 13 – July 31, 2015
Champe Fitzhugh Jr.Program named for Tom’s father on his 70th birthday
Thomas Fitzhugh III ‘71 Champe Fitzhugh Jr.
• Tom was a National Merit Scholar and the MSC President
• Currently a maritime attorney• Adjunct faculty member at TAMU Galveston• History buff• Passion for international travel
Purpose of the Program To prepare participants to make the best of
your educational odyssey
Fast-tracking students into leadership positions in the Memorial Student Center and other Texas A&M organizations
Teaching students the skills to succeed academically while maintaining honors status
Understanding the opportunities available for Undergraduate Research
Planting the seed for a Study Abroad experience in your future
Castiglion Fiorentino/ Santa Chiara
Castiglion Fiorentino is a picturesque 11th century walled village in Tuscany.
The center occupies a 19th century conservatory building that has lower sections from the Renaissance and basement ruins dating from the Etruscan period.
Classrooms, lounges, dining hall, and dormitories face an inner courtyard with a beautiful view of the Tuscan countryside.
The Study Center
Italart
Meals and accommodations at Center
Castiglion Fiorentino: involvement with the community itself
Excellent Italian staff under the direction of Sharon Jones
E-mail /WiFi access – Limited bandwidth (no photo downloads or Skyping)
ItineraryDesigned to be flexible/long days
(Rome, especially)
Florence/Firenze (twice)
Arezzo
Assisi
Cortona
Rome
Venice/Venezia
All alternated with center activities
The Travel Itinerary M -July 13 – Depart Houston
T -July 14 – Arrive Florence (Firenze)
W - July 15 – Center Activities/Sessions
R - July 16 – Visit local Agriturismo “Pappini”
F - July 17 – Firenze I/Lunch Arranged
Sat - July 18 – Arezzo/Center Activities
Sun - July 19 – Center Activities/Sessions
M - July 20 – Art Classes & Group Exercise
T -July 21 – Assisi/Lunch Arranged
W - July 22 – Center Activities/Sessions
R - July 23 – Firenze II/Science Museum
F - July 24 – Art Class/Center Activities
Itinerary Continued Sat - July 25 – Rome Sun- July 26 – Center Activities/Sessions M - July 27 – Cortona, Center Time & Free Time T - July 28 – Depart for Venezia W - July 29 – Venezia: Doges Palace R - July 30 – Venezia: St. Marks F - July 31 – Depart for USA from Venezia
Educational SessionsOpportunities ahead at A&M: MSC Student Programs
Honors (University Undergraduate Research Scholars Program, National Scholarships)
Study Abroad
Freshman Leadership Organizations
Student Government Association
Residence Hall Association
Academics:
Study skills
Time management
Educational Sessions
Academics:
Aggie Honor Code
University Writing Center
Registration policies
Declaring/changing majors
TA/SI role
Academic relationships
Personal Health and Well Being:
Diet, exercise, and sleep
Alcohol, drugs, and sex
Stress management
Educational SessionsPersonal Health and Well Being: Safety Finances Student Health Center Student Counseling Services
Relationships: Teambuilding Networking Diversity Personal relationships Roommate issues Conflict resolution
Educational SessionsProfessionalism
Public speaking
Interview skills
Resume writing
Etiquette and professional dress
Career Center
Office of Professional School Advising
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/YouTube
First 2 weeks at Texas A&M
Opportunities (academic and social)
Expectations (academic and social)
Safety while in ItalyTry not to stand out as
Americans
Back packs
Money belts
Gypsies
Stay with group
Watch time/know the schedule
What to PackPacking One checked bag (50lbs) and 1 small carry-on - See Delta Airlines page
for rules. (http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/baggage/)
Church clothes (long pants for guys, long skirts and covered shoulders for girls in some churches)
Hand washable clothes (shorts and shirts)
Washcloths
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Medicine/contacts & glasses (prescriptions)
Communications to Home Cell phones – check with your carrier
◦ International data plans are very expensive
Use e-mail and blog
Skype not encouraged – takes too muchbandwidth
Film and Photography
Digital Cameras work great. May want to bring memory sticks and extra batteries.
Take picture with people in them for the memories.
Buy postcards of the lovely scenery for they will often look better than your own photos.
MoneyCredit/debit cards -ATM’s available
in most cities (call your bank)
Amount for each student varies according to shopping desires, etc.
It costs every time you change money.
May want to get some Euros before you leave.
Current Euro Exchange Rate:
Approximately $1.15 = 1€
AlcoholNot permitted unless part of
an organized cultural meal.
Wine may be served at a few select meals as part of the culture. You may choose to partake or not according to your own personal choice.
Violation of the alcohol policy may result in a student being sent home at his/her own expense.
StrengthQuest• Discover your greatest natural
talents
• Improve your grades and increase your learning by making the most of your talents
• Strategically determine a rewarding career path based on who your are as uniquely talented individuals
• Maximize your potential for strengths by building on your talents rather than focusing on your weaknesses
• Please submit your information by June 26th
Meeting at AirportBush Intercontinental Airport, Houston
July 13th @ Noon in front of KLM Royal Dutch Airline counter (Terminal D)
Will meet early allowing time to gather as a group and prepare for departure
Departure is at 3:10 p.m.
Flight InformationJuly 13th (MON)- Houston
Intercontinental ◦ Departure KLM (662) – 3:10 p.m.◦ Arrive July 14th Amsterdam – 7:25 a.m.◦ Departure KLM (1641) – 9:55 a.m. ◦ Arrive Florence – 11:55 a.m.
July 31st (FRI)– Venezia◦ Departure KLM (1652) – 11:40 a.m.◦ Arrive Amsterdam – 1:40 p.m.◦ Depart KLM (667) – 3:00 p.m.◦ Arrive Houston – 6:10 p.m.
Web Page/List Serve/Blog
GroupMe Text will be used when information is updated and we request you read the e-mail within 24 hours.
ListServ will be used for communication to help prepare for the trip and give students a chance to get to know one another before meeting at the airport.
Web Page - http://champe.tamu.edu/ Facebook Group –
Champe Fitzhugh Italy Trip 2015 ListServ – [email protected] Blog – [email protected]
Contact Information
Luke Altendorf – [email protected] Kotinek – [email protected] Catharine West – [email protected]
Reid Geissen – [email protected] Couch – [email protected] Dixon – [email protected]
General – [email protected]