Cabrillo College
Engineering Abroad
Guatemala January 2016
ENGR 198 --- Fall 2015 Schedule
Meeting 1
Fri, Sept 4
Meeting 2
Fri, Sept 11
What’s Due:
register for ENGR 198
Topics:
Administrative for ENGR 198
Vote on Camping Dates
Reminder:
(due Mtg 2)
Bio to Kelli
Passports
Read CDC; get immunizations
Research paper: paper copy & PowerPt
Signed Release Form
When do you want to return to California?
Meeting 3
Fri, Sept 18
What’s Due:
Bio to Kelli (electronic)
Research paper (hard copy & electronic)
Signed Release Form (hard copy)
Passports (copies will be made in class)
When do you want to return to California?
Read CDC; get immunizations
Topics:
Collect and Photocopy Passports
Take Photos
Review Release Form
Hidden Aspects – Getting to Know You!
Discuss when you all want to return
Kelli’s Guatemala trip
Research Presentations: Cuisine, CDC
Assignments:
none
Meeting 4
Fri, Sept 25
What’s Due:
nothing
Topics:
Dist. World Citizen Guide Books
Final Experience (Jan 2016) Schedule
Research Presentations: Entertainment &
Music, History, Economy/Industry, Family
Review Final Experience Sch (Jan 2016)
Katie Dowling, Health Ctr Nurse (2:30-3p)
Assignment:
(due Mtg 4)
Dream Volunteer on-line registration form
Assignment:
(due Mtg 4)
Read World Citizen Guide (WCG)
Assigned WCG Questions (see email)
What’s Due:
Dream Volunteer on-line registration form
World Citizen Guide Questions
Topics:
Focus Groups
T-Shirts Color & Shirt Size
Finalizing Travel Plans (Flight info.,
Dream Volunteers Form,
Assignment:
(due Mtg 5)
Answer the following questions:
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How has our culture impacted you?
There is a saying: “You can only observe 1/3 of the culture; the
other 2/3 are unobservable but are there.” What does this mean
to you?
How many hours of sleep do you need? When you do not get
enough sleep, how are you affected?
What two things you’d like to do in Antigua.
What rules do you want to see in practice around construction
area?
Any food allergies? Vegetarian?
5 things you want to gain from this experience
Complete this sentence with as many responses regarding the
Guatemala experience:
“I worry about…..”
To prepare for trip, pls try the following for one wk.:
Keep your hands away from your eyes and mouth; always
wash your hands with soap or use sanitizer before you eat
(or don’t touch your food); and do not let water go in your
mouth when you are taking a shower.
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Meeting 5
Fri, Oct 2
Meeting 6
Fri, Oct 9
What’s Due:
nothing
What’s Due:
nothing
Topics:
World Citizen Guide Discussion
Guatemala 2014 Project (pending)
Research Presentations: Culture (Daniel),
Geography/Weather
Topics:
World Citizen Guide Discussion (cont.)
Research Presentations:
Business & Technology, Arts/Crafts,
Religion
Assignments:
(due Mtg 8)
Personal/Profession Mobile:
Build a Mobile (anyway you’d like)
Hang at least ten-fifteen items from your
mobile to communicate who you are
personally as well as what you envision for
your future life.
Assignment:
Answer the following questions:
(due Mtg 6)
 What would be appropriate clothes to wear in
Guatemala?
 What is appropriate use of alcohol on the trip?
 What do you expect your sleeping, eating, and bathing
areas to be like?
 What should you carry with you every day?
 Antigua is at high altitude. How can this affect you?
 What should we do to be safe on the construction site?
 What should we do to be safe walking in the Antigua?
 What should we do to stay healthy on the trip?
 Describe teamwork: What works well? What is
detrimental to teamwork?
Meeting 7
Fri, Oct 16
Meeting 8
Fri, Oct 23
What’s Due:
Mtg 4 & Mtg 5 Assignment Questions
Topics:
Share Treat from Jo-Ann
Mtg 4 & 5 Questions Discussion
Engineering Project Discussion
Plan Camping Weekend
Research Presentations: Politics, Plants
& Animals, Education, Health/Medicine,
Environmental Concerns
Assignment:
(due Mtg 9)
Read JP’s Pack List and make your own
Reminder:
(due Mtg 8)
Mobile Assignment
(see Meeting 6)
What’s Due:
Mobile
Packlist (Draft)
Topics:
Mobile Presentations
Research Presentations: Education,
Culture (Chris R.)
Engineering Project Discussion
Review Personal Health History Form
Assignment:
(due Mtg 9)
Personal Health History Form
Reread Center for Disease Control (CDC)
web site; see a travel doctor (if you haven’t
already; cont. getting immunizations
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Meeting 9
Fri, Oct 30
What’s Due:
Meeting 10
Fri, Nov 6
Personal Health History Form
What’s Due:
none
Topics:
Mtg 4 & 5 Questions Discussion (cont’d)
Engineering Project Discussion
Sign Up for Meeting with Instructor/Journal
Discuss 2016 ASEE Conf. who’s interested
Camping replaced with Bonfire (Sat. 11/14)
Assignment:
(due Mtg 11)
$500 Tikal Cost
Assignment:
(due Nov 25)
Meet with Kelli or Karl or Both
Packlist (Draft)
Topics:
Mtg 4 & 5 Questions Discussion (cont’d)
What to Eat activity
Pack List/Carry Card Important Info
Handout Money Belts
Discuss Camping
Assignment:
(due Mtg 10)
none
Assignment:
(due Mtg 11)
Finalize Pack List
Fri, Nov 13
Meeting 11
Fri, Nov 20
No Meeting
Holiday
Meeting 12
Fri, Dec 4
What’s Due:
Pack List
Topics:
Schedule
Choices & Teamwork
Sign-Up for (on-line)Team Journal
Engineering Project Discussion
Handout Money Belts (again)
Assignment:
(due Mtg 12)
TBD
Meeting 13
Fri, Dec 11
What’s Due:
$500 Tikal Cost
What’s Due:
TBD
Topics:
Engineering Project Discussion
Topics:
Assignment:
TBD
Reivew Pack-List (peer review)
Sign-Up for (on-line)Team Journal
Go over 2-week Schedule
Choices & Teamwork: Re-cap
Sign-Up for (on-line)Team Journal
Sign-Up for “Job”
Engineering Project Discussion
Assignment:
TBD
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SEE Next Page for LAST Meeting (Meeting 14 --- Fri, Dec 18) (FINALS WEEK)
Meeting 14
Fri, Dec 18
(FINALS WEEK)
What’s Due:
TBD
Topics:
Post Preparatory Meetings - Assessment
Preparatory Mtgs Eval. & Suggestions
Departure Details
Engineering Project (Holiday) Meet-up
Assignment:
(your date)
your blog entry
Assignment:
500-word reflection
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(due 1 Mtg of Spring 2016 Culmination Mtgs)
Assignment:
30-minute writing in journal everyday
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(due 1 Mtg of Spring 2016 Culmination Mtgs)
Assignment:
Photo Journal: ~20 photos with captions
(due Spring 2016 Friday Colloquium)
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