Orientation will be held at the International Programs building, 201 North Indiana Avenue. From the Indiana Memorial Union ("Union Building"), this is a short walk through Dunn Meadow (see campus map). Details regarding what to bring, reading assignments, etc. are forthcoming.

How to Get to IMU

Saturday, April 20

Noon - 1:00 Registration (Bring your "overnight system" with you to the meeting room): Light snacks and drinks served.

1:00 - 1:30 Welcome

1:30 - 2:30 Self-introductions

2:45 - 3:45 Determining group goals

3:45 - 4:30 Campus Tour (We will take our luggage with us. The tour will end at the hotel, so you'll be able to drop your luggage in your room.)

4:30 - 5:00 Take luggage to room & break

5:00 - 5:30 Wine and cheese reception. Digital portraits taken for website.

5:30 - 7:00 Dinner

7:15 - 8:15 Introduction to the Japanese educational system, led by Professor Richard Rubinger, East Asian Languages and Cultures

8:15 - 9:15 Q&A about practical concerns - luggage, money, itinerary logistics, etiquette, etc. Note: We will not be formally presenting during this session. We will respond to your questions. We'll cover all of the above areas on the Website in advance of the orientation, so please read ahead and come prepared with questions.

Sunday, April 21

7:30 - 8:30 Working breakfast

8:30 - 9:30 Historical overview: Japan. Led by Professor George Wilson

9:45 - 10:45 Historical overview: Korea. Led by Professor Mike Robinson

10:45 - 11:30 Life overseas: The soldier's perspective. Led by CPT Paul R. Hayes, Ft. Knox, Kentucky

11:30 - Noon: Wrap up, including distribution of information about meeting in Chicago

Box lunches will be distributed.

Noon - 2:00 (Optional but recommended): Planning your independent study time.
All study tour staff will be available for sightseeing recommendations, questions, etc. Maps, videos, guidebooks, and internet access available. An origami expert will be available for those needing help with the cranes project.