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International Trip Info When and where are we going? How much will it cost me? Why should I go? What will we do there? Am I going to learn anything new?

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When and Where? May 11 17, 2014 (Sunday Saturday) Central / Eastern Europe Potential cities: Budapest, Hungary Prague, Czech Republic Warsaw, Poland

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Finances AIM Department covers: Hotel room for 6 nights (double occupancy) Transports from airport to hotel and all trip-related events Over 50% of your meals (all breakfasts; 2-3 lunches; 2-3 dinners) Guide costs and entry fees for trip events Your obligation Airfare Meals other than those covered by program $200 co-pay (non-refundable) Tip for guide / bus driver Shopping, nightlife, other activities

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Why should you go? Business is global

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Buenos Aires Itinerary

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2012: Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China Sunday City Tour / lunch Monday US Commercial Service; Ernst & Young Tuesday Yantian Container Terminals; Lenovo Wednesday Hong Kong University of Science & Technology; Jockey Club Thursday free day Friday Hong Kong Stock Exchange

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Student Comments US Commerical Service and CIPPEC the first two presentations offered an excellent, high-level introduction to Argentinas economic environment. great insight into the Arg. Govt and the many issues the country is facing Olgilv it was awesome to learn more about the Argentine culture through media insights into consumer behavior in an entertaining way Proctor & Gamble not many people had seen the inside of a factory like that Deloitte demonstrated the difficulty faced by auditors in Argentinas political, regulatory and economic environment Social Tigre Delta was one of the highlights of the trip.amazing the tango show was great

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What will we do on this trip? Learn about the economic and business climate in Central / Eastern Europe Go on plant tours to see how a product is manufactured Experience a new culture both business and social Have some free time to explore independently Have fun!

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Next steps Budget for the airfare (biggest expense) Frequent flyer miles? Christmas / Birthday / Graduation present? Tutoring? Trip sign-ups will start in October Well have another meeting to discuss more specific trip details Space will be limited, so be prepared to sign up early Send an email to pwisner@utk.edu to indicate your interest in going on the trippwisner@utk.edu

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Questions? Contact Dr. Priscilla Wisner, trip coordinator, if you need more info pwisner@utk.edu pwisner@utk.edu SMC 638 974-1714