1) Age requirements:
14 - 25 years old. No color, sex or religious discrimination,
whatsoever.
2) Health specifications:
A health document stating that the student is in good physical
and mental condition. This can be obtained by a family physician.
3) Grade Stipulations:
Interested applicants/students should retain a B average
at least all year.
4) About you: Applicants
should be socially adept and capable of adapting to and
learning about other lifestyles. These students should have
an open outlook towards new experiences.
5) Host Families: We
take great care in matching the students with Host Families
who
have similar hobbies, habits, etc., (For that reason we
need as much detailed information about each student as
possible).
6) Meals: Students/Participants
will have 3 square meals a day with their Host Families
plus snacks,
fruit (seasonal), etc., On 1 - Day trips, lunch is included.
7) Extra expenses:
Any souvenirs or extra snacks etc. besides what the Host
Families provide should be paid for by each student/participant
on his own.
8) Alcohol: A strict
rule against alcohol use of any kind is enforced. If such
incidents
should occur the student will be send home immediately.
9) Contact: A 24-hour
telephone number will be made available to parents. The
coordinators in Greece can also be reached at all times.
10) Documents: A passport
is required, and in some cases, a Visa may be needed.
11) Insurance: All
Greek vehicles are obliged by law to be insured, however
policies
differ from company to company. Therefore it is suggested
that health and accident
insurance is provided by each student's family. Keep in
mind, however that any medical treatment for minor health
problems, injuries, first aid, etc. is provided by local
Health
Centers, which are totally equipped with modern facilities.
These services are free of charge.
In case of serious illness or injury and parents require
their child's return, flight expenses are covered by us.
12) Clothing: Being
aware that this program takes place during the hot, dry
months of summer in Greece, necessary clothing would be
light weight casual wear. Good walking shoes, swim wear,
sports equipment (tennis racquets, etc) are strongly recommended.
Chilly weather is unusual but a jacket or sweater might
be a good idea. Young people in Greece wear much the same
things at night as young American people.
13) Extra activities:
Aside from the everyday activities of each Host Family (swimming,
movies, taking walks, conversing, etc.) three 1-day trips
to Ancient sites of historical
interest, theaters, etc. have been programmed as well as
opportunities to experience Greek traditional dancing, a
boat trip through the Corinthian Canal, Greek lessons and
other group activities.
14) Lost: Articles,
money, property of any kind are the responsibility of the
owner. Bear in mind that crime in Greece is practically
non-existent, giving us the security to walk freely, especially
here, in the villages where our program takes place. It
is suggested that students should do all transactions using
traveler's cheques, not cash.
15) The responsibilities
of the airline companies are regulated by the Warsaw treaty.
We are NOT responsible for airfare tickets.
