Miscellaneous Information

There have been some repeat questions.  So, I figured I would include some basic info here:

• Concerning the recent unrest in Bangkok:
• We are recommending that each student and a parent register for the State Dept's alerts.  We don't expect any serious problems over there, but this is an easy way for everyone to keep informed.
• Here is the link.
• Concerning voltage:
• To use American electronics in the countries we'll be going to, you will need to buy a plug adaptor set (including C and I)  and a voltage converter (to handle 220V).  Some plugs and devices may work as is, but generally you'll need adaptors/converter.  These can be found cheaply on amazon, or electronics stores (like Best Buy).
• Empty bottles:  
• This is on the list in case you would like to fill it with water (or a kind of gatorade powder).  You can easily buy plastic bottles of water, but some people like to use their own bottles.  
• You can also put some laundry detergent in one of these and use it to wash clothes on a daily basis.  Generally, the hotels we will be at will have access to laundry services for you.  However, if you want to wash certain garments on a daily basis, you'll need to keep some liquid detergent handy.
•  Mosquito netting:
• The mosquito sleeper refers to mosquito netting, to put around a sleeping area.  Realistically, we may not use this.  We included it to account for any eventuality that might come up.  On one of the few trips out of the big city, if something quite unexpected happens, we may make an unscheduled stay at a more "rural" hotel.  Here, the netting would be useful.  We included it for completion, but it (again) it may not be used.