India Study Abroad December 27, 2007 - January 11, 2008: Visa and other information

Dear Study Abroad Participants,

Time is drawing near for our departure on December 27, 2007. We have a few bits of information for the group:

1. Mail all checks, forms, and payments to Paul at the address below. The SICU Study Abroad Office will send receipts-everyone enrolled has send in the Application forms. If you have not done so, send other forms: Health and Safety Questionnaire, copy of your cover page of your Passport. You may send Paul these forms as attachments in an e-mail. Passport type picture for your International Student Card (ISC) -e-mail is fine. We will distribute the ISC to all persons at or before our departure on December 27;

2. Those persons flying from Cleveland to Chicago and back should send the additional $125 airfare payment with your final payment to the address below, made payable to Southern Illinois University. We have ordered your airline tickets. Once our ticketing agent send us the final copies, we will e-mail an itinerary to you;

3. Some have responded concerning roommates. If not, let Paul know by Monday. Some rooms will be triples, but comfortable;

4. Please check with your University, parents, and private carriers on the procedure for acquiring health care while in India;

5. Remember Friday, November.9, 2007 we will have the video conference for our group-more details to come. If you have questions you would like answered, please send them along to Paul. He will draft a list and try to have the answers by the time of the conference.

6. VISA: -all of us will apply for a TOURST VISA- six month multiple entry VISA*; not a Work, Business, or Student Visa;

-You must mail in your TOURIST VISA Application with a cashier’s check or Money Order---NOT a personal check or cash to the appropriate Indian Embassy Cost: $60 USD plus the fees charged by the Embassy-look carefully at the fee schedule;

-Use Fed EX, UPS or DHL to mail your PASSPORT and VISA application and FEE-record the Tracking number, which can be tracked on line with the carrier-unless you are applying in person;

-Complete all forms, etc, by OCTOBER 5, 2007, and send to the appropriate Indian Embassy-if you live in Illinois or Missouri then Chicago http://chicago.indianconsulate.com/VISAINSN.html , If you live in Ohio then New York http://www.indiacgny.org/ ;

-You will be required to list References:

- India reference:

- US Reference

You should put SIU as company

Or

You should put Case Western Reserve as company;

-Web site for Visa Application: https://indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com/get-a-visa.html

-Carefully read the Requirements and Forms prior to mailing them---Questions? Let us know.

*those who are the exceptions, know what to do.

Best?Deb, Dhru and Paul

FINAL CHECKS AND PAPER WORK

Dear Students:

As the time draws near for our departure and the semester begins to get busier, we thought it would be easier if all documents and checks were sent to Paul D’Angelo at the address below. We are preparing a folder for each student; therefore, if you have not sent us a copy of the cover of your Passport and your health and safety questionnaire (see web site) do so as soon as you are able.

We will have the Visa information on line very soon. You must send the Visa information Fed Ex or Priority Mail (tracking number) your Passport, forms, etc. to the appropriate India Embassy Office by October 5, 2007. We will update you.

Best,

Deb, Dhru, and Paul

INDIA STUDY-ABROAD CLARIFICATION

Dear India Study Aboard Students:

All students not going directly through Dr. Debby Jacobson, i.e., submitting paperwork, photos, checks, etc., should adhere to the SIUC Payment Schedule. Sorry about the confusion. Best---Deb, Drew & Paul

PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Cost: $3,900-it is imperative that all students follow the payment schedule, unless you have made other arrangements:

SIUC: Deposit: paid in full $250.00

September 20, 2007 $1,400.00

October 20, 2007 $1,125.00

November 18, 2007 $1,125.00

CASE: Deposit: paid in full $250.00

September 12, 2007 $1,400.00

October 12, 2007 $1,125.00

November 12, 2007 $1,125.00

This fee does not include tuition, CEU cost, spending money, additional insurance or emergency medical treatment, extra meals, text books, travel to and from O’Hare Airport, Chicago, immunizations, and miscellaneous items. If you have not made your initial deposit, we are not holding a place for you as of Friday, September 14, 2007, unless you have previous arrangements. If you are not taking the class for credit, tuition is not an additional cost. If you are attending CASE or receiving credit from CASE, then register your class with CASE-call Dr. Jacobson.

CASE Western Students: Please give all your forms and other materials to Dr. Debby Jacobson. Checks should have the payee as Southern Illinois University. Dr. Jackson will forward all documents and checks to SIUC. Please remember to send us your passport size picture for the International Student Card.

Dear India Study Aboard Students,

We wanted to remind you of a few items and for recent participants, ask your opinion on one planning piece of the program:

1. A reminder to apply for a Passport today if you have not done so already-it may be too late. Our faculty plan to discuss the Visa application with you soon;

2. PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Cost: $3,900-it is imperative that all students follow the payment schedule, unless you have made other arrangements:

SIUC: Deposit: paid in full $250.00

September 20, 2007 $1,400.00

October 20, 2007 $1,125.00

November 18, 2007 $1,125.00

CASE: Deposit: paid in full $250.00

September 12, 2007 $1,400.00

October 12, 2007 $1,125.00

November 12, 2007 $1,125.00

This fee does not include tuition, CEU cost, spending money, additional insurance or emergency medical treatment, extra meals, text books, travel to and from O’Hare Airport, Chicago, immunizations, and miscellaneous items. If you have not made your initial deposit, we are not holding a place for you as of Friday, September 14, 2007, unless you have previous arrangements. If you are not taking the class for credit, tuition is not an additional cost. If you are attending CASE or receiving credit from CASE, then register your class with CASE-call Dr. Jacobson. The budget is attached for your financial aid office.

3. CASE Western Students: Please give all your forms and other materials to Dr. Debby Jacobson. Checks should have the payee as Southern Illinois University. Dr. Jackson will forward all documents and checks to SIUC. Please remember to send us your passport size picture for the International Student Card.

4. For SIUC students: Mandatory India Study Aboard Meeting: September 18, 3:00 pm, Quigley Hall Room 7E. SIUC International Programs will be present and process your International Student Card after the meeting-so bring your photo if you have not already done so. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Those students who cannot attend the meeting due to distance, please send me your questions and we will answer them at the meeting. The meeting will be recorded and then streamed on the India web site. In addition CASE will have several important lectures streamed to our web site for your viewing.

5. The CDC recommends several immunizations and medical preparations for a trip to India. Review the CDC link on the web site and then speak with your doctor, your family physician, or the Health Service on Campus. Those taking prescription medications should have an adequate supply for the trip in an original pharmacy container. CDC and experience recommends a personal medical packet containing over-the counter medication a consideration for each participant. The web site has a link to a Health and Safety Questionnaire-please fill this out and return to our office at SIUC. We comply with HIPPA. We are prohibited from making medical recommendations;

6. This is the time to think about your roommate-if you have someone in mind, please let us know. If you have special needs or requests, please contact us confidentially.

7. Listed below are several themes for the program. If you have not filled this form out and returned it-please do ASAP. At times, we may divide the students into groups based on an interest area. Please rank your first three choices and e-mail your responses to us-use the e-mail address on this e-letter. Note there is a place for you to suggest a theme:

a. _____ Gerontology, Aging, and Social Work Practice

b. _____ Spirituality and different Faiths and Social Work Practice

c. _____ HIV-AIDs prevention and Sex Workers: Innovative approaches to challenges

d. _____ International Funding, Private and Public Partnerships

e. _____ Technology and Social Development in India

f. _____ Gender Issues, Family Planning, Family Policy in India

g. _____ Your Suggestion__________________________________

Much more later?Please visit our web site for links and updated information.

Best,

Deb, Drew, and Paul

http://www.siu.edu/~socwork/studyindia/

India Study Abroad December 27, 2007 - January 11, 2008

Dear Study Aboard to India Students,

We wanted to remind you of a few items and ask your opinion on one planning piece of the program:

A reminder to apply for a Passport today if you have not done so already. Our faculty plan to discuss the Visa application with you in the near future;

The CDC recommends several immunizations and medical preparations for a trip to India. Review the CDC link on the web site and then speak with your doctor and Health Service on Campus. Remember Hepatitis A and B are given in a series over a span of six months. Those taking prescription medications should have an adequate supply for the trip. CDC and experience recommends a personal medical packet containing over-the counter medication a consideration for each participant. The web site has a link to a Health and Safety Questionnaire-please fill this out and return to our office at SIUC. We comply with HIPPA.

The Faculty are planning a required reading list and some (simple) pre-departure assignments for both Undergraduate and Graduate students---watch the web site;

We are developing a Suggested Bibliography. Some students may have ideas for articles and books. These suggestions do not have to be specifically about India and Social Work, but can pertain to International Social Work, Intentional Research, International Policy, etc. We will take your suggestions under advisement.

Listed below are several themes for the program. At times, we may divide the students into groups based on an interest area. Please rank your first three choices and e-mail your responses to us-use the e-mail address on this e-letter. Note there is a place for you to suggest a theme:

a. _____ Gerontology, Aging, and Social Work Practice

b. _____ Spirituality and different Faiths and Social Work Practice

c. _____ HIV-AIDs prevention and Sex Workers: Innovative approaches to challenges

d. _____ International Funding, Private and Public Partnerships

e. _____ Technology and Social Development in India

f. _____ Gender Issues, Family Planning, Family Policy in India

g. _____ Your Suggestion__________________________________

Best,

Debby, Drew, and Paul

http://www.siu.edu/~socwork/studyindia/

India Study Abroad December 27, 2007 - January 11, 2008

Dear India Study Abroad Participants,

Pursuant to our travel agent’s recommendation, we will depart on December 27, 2007, from Chicago and return to Chicago on January 11, 2008. Our carrier, American Airlines, will provide a nonstop flight to and from India. Please adjust your schedule accordingly.

If you do not already have a Passport, you will need to allow a minimum of 12 weeks for the U.S. State Department to process your application. Our office will contact you about the India Visa. You will need your Passport to be eligible for a Visa.

The India Study Abroad web site will provide you with the necessary passport information.

http://www.siu.edu/~socwork/studyindia/

Please feel free to contact us with your questions.

Best,

The India Study Abroad Faculty

India Study Abroad December 27, 2007 - January 11, 2008

Thank you for your interest in India Study Abroad Program. I would encourage you to visit our website:

http://www.siuc.edu/~socwork/studyindia/

The website will give you further information. I am also attaching participant information. You need to fill this out and send it to the following address listed in the website with an initial deposit of $250.

Dhrubodhi Mukherjee or Paul D’Angelo: Study Abroad Coordinators, SIUC School of Social Work, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois 62901-4329

Phone: (618) 453-2243

Fax: (618) 453-1219

The SOCW 478 course is offered for 3 to 6 credit hours. You may also join the Program without registering for SIUC credit; however you must attend the program schedule. I am attaching the program syllabus for further information.

Please note that the Program is reaching its cap, so please be expeditious with your decision as we are on a first come first serve basis. If you have questions, please call.