Pistol Pete goes to Brazil ENGR 4060 Brazil

Pistol Pete goes to Brazil ENGR 4060 Brazil Information, Documents, Geography, and Travel Tips 3/12/12 First Class Meeting 101 ATRC 8 - 10 pm 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 1

ENGR 4060 Brazil • Introductions – Dr. Carol Jones • • BAE 216 Ag Hall, (405)744 -6667 jcarol@okstate. edu 405 -612 -1133 cell phone – Dr. Jim Smay • Chem E • 423 Engineering North, (405)744 -5280, smay@okstate. edu • Students… 11+ students, 2 sponsors, 1 interpreter 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 2

ENGR 4060 Brazil • Class Syllabus: Dr. Jones • Brazil Overview: Dr. Smay • Travel Safety: Dr. Jones • Travel Tips: Dr. Jones 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 3

ENGR 4060 Brazil • Class Meeting Topics – Language and Culture – 2 sessions: Information about site visits/industry – Industry tour (Saturday trip) – Last meeting: Final document check and information • Next Class Meeting, March 26: Language and Culture Future class meetings: April 2, 16, 23 and a field trip TBA 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 4

ENGR 4060 Brazil Documents • Forms (packet) – Copies available on the web. . . – http: //biosystems. okstate. edu/ENGR 4060/Index. htm • Due NOW! • Insurance: • Included in class – brings you home if something happens to you • You must provide – Health Ins. • Visas and Passports 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 5

ENGR 4060 Brazil • Airlines – Book your ticket as soon as possible – Your ticket name must match your passport – Suggested sites are: 3/19/2018 • • • Kayak. com Expedia. com Cheap. Tickets. com Travelocity. com Priceline. com Orbitz. com and the list goes on…. . ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 6

ENGR 4060 Brazil – Specifics : • Arrive in Rio Airport (Gig) by • 9 AM May 6 th (Sunday) • Earliest time to leave Manaus Airport (MAO) • 5 PM May 20 th (Sunday) – You will book: • Flight to Rio (GIG) from Home • Flight from Manaus (MAO) to Home 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 7

ENGR 4060 Brazil • May 20 th – Last Day of Class – We will take you to the Manaus Airport by 3 PM – You may fly home, another place or stay a few days but you are ON YOUR OWN! 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 8

ENGR 4060 Brazil • Airlines – Give your schedule to instructors as soon as you make reservations – Things to consider in booking your flight • Where do you want to leave from • How early or late do you want to leave • Give yourself plenty of time between flights (one hour ++++) – Give your family and us a copy!!! 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 9

ENGR 4060 Brazil • Will there be changes…. Most Likely! – Just go with the flow, ask questions, do what they tell you, and PAY ATTENTION • Get there early (2 hours is early enough) • Check in at the ticket counter • International flight passengers generally cannot use the self check-in machines. Talk to the attendant at the counter. • Make no “threatening” comments or jokes 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 10

Travel Tips You can never be too prepared! Start Now! Buy Your Shoes… and get IN SHAPE! 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 11

Travel Tips • Documentation for the airport… – – Credit card Driver’s license Passport Keep these handy until you get through security, then keep your boarding pass handy • Some cash for snacks • Something to read or do, there’s lots of waiting time 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 12

Travel Tips: Carry-on • To take on board – 1 carry-on 22” x 14” x 9” and one personal item like a purse, small backpack, day pack. . . (one for the overhead and one must go under the seat in front of you) – Pack in carry-on • A couple days of clothes (underwear, etc. ) in case luggage is lost or delayed • Medicines (prescription and OTC) • Lithium batteries (you cannot check these) • On-board things…electronics, cameras, phones, snacks, inflatable pillow, book, ear plugs, eye shades, all lithium batteries – You will need to sleep during the trip! No jet lag, though!!! (2 hours later there) 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 13

Travel Tips: Carry-on To take on board – All liquids, pastes, gels in 3 oz. bottles all MUST be in 1 quart size Ziploc bag (1 bag person) – Have it handy to take out at security – What can you take: http: //www. tsa. gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibit ed/permitted-prohibited-items. shtm – The screening experience: http: //www. tsa. gov/travelers/airtravel/screeni ng/index. shtm 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 14

Travel Tips: Checked Luggage • Luggage to check – Everything that you don’t absolutely need on board during the flight – Can check 2 bags – Each bag must weight less than 51 lbs. for the flight we make within Brazil, and less than 70 lbs for the international flight – Each bag must have a luggage tag – Locks must be TSA approved locks – Pack so you can carry your own luggage – Wheels are wonderful!!! But there will be times when you will have to carry your luggage up stairs and through unpaved areas. – No weapons or firearms allowed. Note: Always good to pack a photocopy of passport inside of each bag that is checked - write address of where staying on back (date it as well). Include US return address on back. 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 15

Travel Tips: Checked Luggage • What NOT to pack in the checked luggage: – Your original passport – Any personal ID – Computers or electronics, phone, PDA, i. POD, etc – Valuables, check book, credit cards, identification other than passport copy – Delicate breakable items 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 16

Travel Tips: Security • Going through security – – – 3/19/2018 No knives or large sharp objects Pockets need to be empty through security Shoes off through security Computers out Coats, hats and scarves off Belts off Keep passport and boarding pass in hand Don’t argue Be friendly Go with the flow They may inspect you and your luggage randomly ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 17

Travel Tips What to take: – A set of underwear and socks for each day – Three sets of durable pants/shirts/blouses suitable for plant visits, museums, etc (khakis or NICE jeans, collared shirts, no dresses or skirts) – Shorts, t-shirts, swim suit, packable hat – One light jacket, sweater or sweat shirt – One pair of good walking shoes, closed-toed – One pair of light weight casual shoes – One light rain jacket or poncho (optional) – Bug spray and sun screen Note: Select sets that can be used throughout the day - visits during the day as well as out at night - packing extra evening clothes may not be the best idea LESS IS BETTER -- Some folks pack a plastic bag filled with styrofoam 'peanuts' to assure soft sided luggage is filled/tight (less damage) and this assures room for souvenirs, etc on return trip. 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 18

• You might be an American if… – You wear baggy pants with holes, oversized tee-shirt, and a cap with • “Monster Truck Fanatic” or • “I Love Bud” or • “I’m with Stupid” on the front! 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 19

Travel Tips Other things to bring: – Bank or credit card with PIN number • Notify bank that you will be in Brazil and include dates – Journal, pens, pencils – Camera and storage media – Toiletries in a zip lock bag (regular toiletry bags are very heavy) – Medicine and hygiene supplies (keep prescriptions in their original bottles) 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 20

Travel Tips Other things to bring: – – – – Student ID card Small Portuguese phrase book and/or travel guide Sunglasses (optional) Compact umbrella (optional) Electric appliances (optional) Travel clock/alarm Book/cards/DVDs to pass extra time Spare batteries…they are available in Brazil, too. BUT VERY EXPENSIVE – Luggage: • • 3/19/2018 Checked bag with wheels Carry-on that can be strapped to the big bag Daypack Safety place for cash (optional) ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 21

Travel Tips • MONEY : – ATM machines are the way to get cash in Brazil. Many merchants don’t take cards but you can get to an ATM most places – Bring a credit card or ATM card and KNOW YOUR PIN!!! – Check with your bank to make sure your card will work in Brazil – Suggest you exchange money or get a little money from the ATM in the Rio airport. Try to break the big bills into small bills. – You’ll need some $ at the US airports for meals, drinks, etc. US airports take credit cards as well. 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 22

Travel Tips • DON’T bring: – Valuable jewelry or electronics – Maybe not your computer…. let’s visit 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 23

Travel Tips • Know where you’re going: – – – Know the name of the airport: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson DFW Bush International or Hobby (Houston) O’Hare (Chicago) São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) • Keep instructors phone number (cell) on board with you 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 24

Travel Tips • Filling out customs forms • Cartao de Entrada/Saida. –Keep one copy so you can return home! • More info. available at: http: //www. cbp. gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/ 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 25

Tentative Trip Schedule Geography: Sao Paulo Londrina Iguassu Falls Curitiba Sao Paulo Manaus Highest income Lowest income Sub tropical Tropical Mountains Beach Jungle 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 26

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ENGR 4060 Brazil • Tours and Activities – – – – 3/19/2018 Coffee Processing Plant Beer and Juice Factory Cosmetics Factory Ag. Industry Cooperative and production practices Car Factory, Large equipment factory Hydroelectric Dam Train ride through mountains Afternoon on the beach Raft ride through waterfalls (optional) Iguassu Falls Amazon Paranha fishing, alligator watching, plants/trees, indigenous people, giant lily pads, swimming, jungle hikes and survival skill training Great Food!!!! ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 28

ENGR 4060 Brazil • Travel Safety: • • • 3/19/2018 Never go anyplace by yourself ALWAYS tell your advisors where you are going Do not leave the group for any reason Watch out for each other Interactions with opposite sex Keep a passport copy with you always Be courteous…we will go over some courtesy issues at a later class meeting Don’t flash expensive jewelry or possessions or money Dress appropriately Be aware at all times of what is going on around you. ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 29

ENGR 4060 Brazil • Assignment: • • 3/19/2018 Have your journal next class meeting Write one page in Word about something in Brazil culture or industry you are interested in or would like to observe and tell why. Print it and bring it to the next class to turn in. ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 30

ENGR 4060 Brazil • Next Class Meeting: Language and culture • Wednesday March 26 th: 8 – 10 pm • ATRC 101 3/19/2018 ENGR 4060 Technology of Brazil 31