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IP ACTIVITY GUIDELINES
Activities and Dates
IP ACTIVITIES ARE FOR YOU, THE STUDENT. For activities where spouses/families are eligible to participate, YOU THE STUDENT must attend the activity in order for your family to join the activity as well.
Each person is responsible for signing up themselves (in person) for an IP activity; please do not ask a friend or call the office and ask them to sign you up.
REMEMBER, when signing up for International Programs trips/activities, a DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ACTIVITIES, AND IS PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF SIGN-UP. You will not be eligible for selection if you do not have a check attached to your sign-up form. As in the past, your check will be returned to you upon arrival for that specific activity. (Note: if you do not have a checking account, you will need to provide a money order or cashier’s check. According to government regulations, we are not authorized to handle cash.)
A $10 deposit per person is required for day activities; the deposit for overnight activities is $25 per person. Make checks payable to U.S. Treasurer. NOTE: Dinner Dance checks are payable to International Programs.
If you sign up for an IP activity - it is your responsibility to check the bulletin board to see if you have been selected to participate. Do not call the office to see if you are on the list.
******Confirmation/Cancellation of Trips – Once you have been selected to participate in a trip, it is your responsibility to confirm or cancel your participation, in person in the IPO, prior to the stated deadline. ******
At the time of confirmation, you will receive your information package with all the details pertaining to the trip, itinerary, what we pay for, what you are responsible for, etc. Failure to confirm by the deadline will result in your being removed from the selection list and the next eligible person on the waiting list going in your place.
Additionally, failure to cancel by the deadline may result in forfeiture of your deposit (your deposit will be applied to any costs incurred due to your late cancellations (lodging deposits, meals, tickets for the activity, etc). Please do not write or cross your name off the posted list on the bulletin board. We may not look at the posted list and will be unaware that there has been a cancellation; this in turn may cause a penalty to be enforced and could cost another person the opportunity to participate in the activity.
If your wife is pregnant and you have been selected to attend an IP activity, please remember to provide this office with a doctor's note authorizing her to travel (if applicable) and to participate in all scheduled activities by the confirmation deadline date.
Some activities have age restrictions set upon them for various reasons, such as the fact that the activity may be an adult oriented activity. The Graduation Dinner Dance held each quarter is a typical example of an adult function. The invitations as well as the newsletter, make it clear that the Graduation Dinner Dance is an ADULT FUNCTION. This means NO CHILDREN, to INCLUDE INFANTS (babies). It is particularly important that you communicate that to any guests you may invite who have small children. If everyone follows this basic guideline, we will avoid any more embarrassing situations such as occurred at past activities.
IP and International Committee Activities are for you, the international student, U.S. sponsors and your immediate family members. Do not put the International Office or the International Committee on the spot by bringing extended family members (i.e., sisters, brothers, grandchildren, etc) or friends without getting approval prior to the activity. It would be very disheartening to bring additional unexpected participants to a function and have to be turned away because of space or other limitations.
IP GUIDELINE REMINDER - If you have been selected for an IP activity and you need to cancel, please see Kim to cancel your participation. Please do not write or cross your name off the posted list on the bulletin board. We may not look at the posted list and will be unaware that there has been a cancellation; this in turn may cause a penalty to be enforced and could cost another person the opportunity to participate in the activity.
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WASHINGTON DC ORIENTATION TOUR-Tuesday through Sunday, 22-27 Mar 2005 (STUDENTS ONLY). There will be a mandatory pre-briefing on Tuesday, 8 Mar 2005. This is a fast-paced trip designed to cover various aspects of the United States Government for the International Student. Wednesday(History Day) includes tours to Gettysburg and Mount Vernon, Thursday (Military Day) includes tours of the US Naval Academy; Friday (Government Day) includes the White House (if available), the National Capitol, and other government agencies as available; Saturday (History Day) includes the Smithsonian Museums, Sunday, Arlington Cemetery, and much more. This trip is planned so that even the time traveling from one point to the next is part of the orientation as we'll have a tour guide on board the bus at all times.
PLEASE NOTE: #1. This leaves very early on Tuesday morning. You need to plan your schedule around this timing. Academic requirements take priority over this trip. You may not reschedule exams to attend.
PLEASE NOTE: This trip is designed to meet International objectives; therefore very little time is open and free! Your attaches and embassies need to be alerted to this fact, and must plan any meetings or functions with you around our schedule! Selected participants will not be excused from any scheduled function on this trip!
*****SELECTIONS HAVE BEEN POSTED FOR THIS TRIP***** |
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK-Friday through Sunday, 1-2 Apr 2005. (FAMILY MEMBERS AUTHORIZED ON SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS). There'll be ample time to explore the Valley floor, hiking and exploring the landmarks. On Sunday there'll be a Valley tour, and an opportunity to do some last minute hiking and shopping before the bus returns to NPS. ***SELECTIONS HAVE BEEN POSTED. THERE IS A LONG WAITING LIST*****Last day to confirm or cancel to avoid a penalty will be 24 Mar 2005. |
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STANFORD/BERKLEY/ TECH FACILITY TOUR - Friday & Saturday, 15-16 Apr 2005 (ADULTS ONLY (ATTENDEES MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER). Participants will have an opportunity to tour the campuses of two major world-class academic facilities, one a private educational institution, the other a public (state owned) university. The tour will also include a technical research laboratory. Sign-ups will be from 1-15 Mar 2005; selections will be posted on 17 Mar 2005; last day to confirm or cancel to avoid a penalty will be 7 Apr 2005. |
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MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM-1530 on Friday, 22 Apr 2005 (FAMILY MEMBERS AUTHORIZED ON SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS). Students must participate in order for the family member to be able to join the tour. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world. Dramatic displays of more than 500 species of marine life, a two story sea otter exhibit and a 3-story kelp forest. The aquarium also has a hands-on tide pool; a shorebird aviary, life sized models of whales and other marine animals. The new exhibit for the month of Apr is "Sharks-Myth and Mystery", featuring nearly two dozen beautiful sharks and rays from around the world. (PARTICIPANTS WILL DRIVE THEIR OWN CARS TO THE AQUARIUM FOR THIS ACTIVITY). Sign-ups will be from 2-16 Mar 2005; selections will be posted on 18 Mar; last day to confirm or cancel to avoid a penalty will be 13 Apr 2005. |
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SACRAMENTO GOVERNMENT TOUR-Friday and Saturday, 13-14 May 2005 (ADULTS ONLY (ATTENDEEES MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER). The bus will depart on Friday morning, returning to Monterey late Saturday afternoon. Join us on this trip to the State Capitol. In addition to the Capitol, the tour will include CHP Academy, Sutter's Fort, Old Town Sacramento, the California Railroad Museum, and more. This is a fast-paced trip full of interesting people, places, and California history. Sign-ups will be from 28 Mar-8 Apr 2005; selections will be posted 12 Apr 2005; last day to confirm/cancel to avoid a penalty will be 5 May 2005.
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SALINAS VALLEY FAIR-Saturday, 14 May 2005 (FAMILY MEMBERS AUTHORIZED ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS). Here's another fun filled day for the entire family. This is a traditional, old-fashioned American fair. It will have a variety of agricultural and 4-H displays, animals that the 4-H children have raised, exhibits and craft booths, carnival rides and lots of great food. Sign-ups will be from 28 Mar through 8 Apr 2005; selections; will be posted on 12 Apr 2005; last day to cancel/confirm to avoid a penalty will be 5 May 2005.
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GRADUATION DINNER/DANCE. -Friday 3 Jun 2005 (ADULTS ONLY ATTENDEES MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER!) Advance Sign-ups for graduates will be 2-9 May 2005. Sign-ups for all others will be from 9 May through 25 May 2005. NONE CAN OR WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE. Please note: Graduates are strongly encouraged to Sign up EARLIER than the deadline of 9 May in order to accommodate your seating requirements. |
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WASHINGTON DC ORIENTATION TOUR-Tuesday through Sunday, 14-19 Jun 2005 (STUDENTS ONLY). There will be a mandatory pre-briefing on Tuesday, 31 May 2005. This is a fast-paced trip designed to cover various aspects of the United States Government for the International Student. Wednesday(History Day) includes tours to Gettysburg and Mount Vernon, Thursday (Military Day) includes tours of the US Naval Academy; Friday (Government Day) includes the White House (if available), the National Capitol, and other government agencies as available; Saturday (History Day) includes the Smithsonian Museums, Sunday, Arlington Cemetery, and much more. This trip is planned so that even the time traveling from one point to the next is part of the orientation as we'll have a tour guide on board the bus at all times.
PLEASE NOTE: #1. This leaves very early on Tuesday morning. You need to plan your schedule around this timing. Academic requirements take priority over this trip. You may not reschedule exams to attend.
PLEASE NOTE: This trip is designed to meet International objectives; therefore very little time is open and free! Your attaches and embassies need to be alerted to this fact, and must plan any meetings or functions with you around our schedule! Selected participants will not be excused from any scheduled function on this trip!
Sign-ups will be from 27 Apr -13 May 2005; selections will be posted on 18 May 2005; last day to confirm/cancel to avoid a penalty will be 1 Jun 2005. |
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MONTEREY HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR -Saturday 16 Jul 2005 (FAMILY MEMBERS INCLUDED ON SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS). Participants in this tour will meet at the historic Pacific House on Monterey's Custom House Plaza at 0945. There will be a guided walking tour (approximately 3/4 mile) covering Monterey's history from its earliest days as a territory of Spain through its position as the new state of California's first capitol up to "modern times" when the sardine industry flourished in the area. After a group lunch, the tour will continue to the Maritime Museum of Monterey in the Stanton Center. Sign-ups will be 6-24 Jun 2005; selections will be posted on 5 Jul2005; last day to confirm or cancel to avoid a penalty will be 14 Jul 2005. |
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CALIFORNIA RODEO SALINAS -Friday, 22 Jul 2005 (FAMILY MEMBERS INCLUDED ON SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS). The bus will depart at 1700hrs on Friday, 22 Jul, returning to NPS 2230. The entertainment consists of, Bull Riding, Horse Racing, Barrel Racing plus much more! Sign-ups will be 6-24 Jun 2005; selections will be posted on 27 Jun 2005; last day to confirm or cancel to avoid a penalty will be 14 Jul 2005. |
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SAN FRANCISCO DAY TRIP - Saturday, 30 Jul 2005 (ADULTS ONLY). (ATTENDEES MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER!) Join us on our trek to enjoy the sights and sounds of San Francisco. We will have a bus tour of the city followed by lunch (on your own) at Fisherman's Wharf. In the afternoon we will tour Alcatraz Island. Sign-ups will be from 6 Jun-5 Jul 2005; selections will be posted on 7 Jul 2005; last day to confirm or cancel to avoid penalty will be 21 Jul 2005. |
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