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Welcome Packet San Diego

San Diego City Center520 West Ash Street. 2nd Floor San Diego, CA 92101

Tel (619) 702-6300 Fax (619) 619-6393

San Diego Center HoursMonday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

www.intrax.edu

Welcome to San Diego!



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Intrax SD Welcome Packet 2013

Transportation from the Airport

If you have requested Intrax to arrange your airport pick-up: you must submit your arrival flightdetails to your agent or Intrax at least 1 week before arrival. You will then receive an airport pickup confirmation form. If you submitted your arrival details but have not received a confirmation,please contact us immediately.

If you have any changes to your arrival flight (delay/cancellations/etc), you must call Cloud 9Super Shuttle at 1-619-564-7998 and talk to a representative or leave a message with your fullname & new arrival flight details. Intrax is not responsible for any missed pick-ups if you do notcall and follow these instructions. You will be charged for a missed pick-up.

Upon arrival, look for the Cloud 9 Super Shuttle representative in the baggage claim area holding asign with your name on it. If you have any problems with your pick up once in the USA, please call858-692-2494 or 619-962-1672.

In case of an emergency, please call our Intrax emergency number: 415-445-2161. Please stateyour name, city location and your emergency issue and the staff will assist you.

If you are arranging your own transportation: such as a taxi or shuttle bus, please follow thesigns from baggage claim. Shuttle vans are a popular and convenient transportation option.Shuttle service is available at the Transportation Plazas across from Terminals 1 and 2, andcurbside at the Commuter Terminal. Many companies provide Taxicab Service at San DiegoInternational Airport. If you need a taxi, simply follow the signs leading to the TransportationPlazas. A Transportation Coordinator will place you with the first available taxi. Expect to spendapproximately $10 to $20 for a taxicab ride to downtown San Diego. Please remember that a tip(approximately 15%) will be expected by your driver.

Registration, Placement and Classes

Once you arrive in San Diego, please feel free to visit the school- even before you begin! On yourfirst day, you’ll need to be at the school between 8:30 and 9:00 am. We are located at 520West Ash St. 2nd Floor San Diego, CA 92101 (see below map). Please bring with you the followingitems:

• Passport• Balance of all fees and tuition for the session• I-20 (if applicable)• I-94 (white or green card which you received at your point of entry)•

ORIGINAL financial certification (F-1 students)• Proof of medical insurance (unless you are purchasing from Intrax)

After you complete registration, we will give you the Official English Placement Test to determineyour level of proficiency. (You will receive your English placement level and class assignment onthe 2nd day of school.) Following the placement test will be an orientation about Intrax San Diegoand the community.



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Orientation

After the Official English Placement Test, you are required to attend orientation. During thisinformational session you will have the opportunity to have any question answered by the CenterDirector and the San Diego staff. The orientation includes a Center tour and discussion about:

• Federal and Immigration laws and regulations and institutional policies, including Visa, I-20, Attendance and Vacation, refund and cancellation, transfer, etc.

• Class schedules• Class levels• Class expectations• Textbooks• School hours• Computer lab use• Transportation to and from school• Orientation to the city• Student i.d. card

You should bring a small amount of cash, a credit card, and/or traveler's checks to use foryour personal needs. In the United States, it might be more convenient to have your money ina local bank so you can pay for your expenses more easily. We can guide you on how to openan account in a nearby local bank. However, it takes 10 days or more to have access to yourmoney. Therefore, you should bring enough spending money for at least 2 weeks. You can alsouse credit cards, traveler’s checks and cash.

Neighborhoods

F O O D & B E V E R A G E

7-Eleven – 1670 Kettner Blvd. (three blocks from our school) - Coffee, snacks, internationalphone cards, and anything you need. Open 24 hours

Fabrison's Sweet Cafe and Boutique – 1425 India Street (close to Intrax) - Tasty sandwiches,fresh salads and pastries.

Novus Deli – 1501 India Street (one block from our school) – Juice bar and Deli.

Yogurtland – 1670 India Street (two blocks from our school!) – Offers a big selection of yogurtflavors and toppings.

P O S T O F F I C E U.S Post Office - 51 Horton Plaza (inside of Horton Plaza).

B O O K S San Diego Public Library - 820 E Street – Central library.

Borders Books & Café – 668 6th Avenue - Books, magazines, music and a café.



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E N T E R T A I N M E N T Broadway San Diego – 3666 Fourth Avenue - www.broadwaysd.com

East Village Tavern & Bowl - 930 Market Street - Bowling, pool, food and drinks.

Movie Theater Horton Plaza - 475 Horton Plaza.

B A N K S

Citibank – 755 Broadway Circle (in front of Horton Plaza).

Bank of America – 450 B Street.

Accommodation and MealsStudents living with a host family will be provided with 14 meals per week, and must purchasetheir own lunch at any of the different restaurants, cafés, and delis near the San Diego Campus.Students are responsible for their transportation to and from Intrax. Public bus transportationcosts approximately $75-$80 for unlimited use of the bus and trolley system per month.

Meals are not included at San Diego residence clubs. Students staying in furnished apartments willpurchase their own meals. Cooking facilities are available on each floor and many inexpensiverestaurants are nearby each location.

HolidaysIntrax San Diego will be closed & no classes will be held on the following holidays: 2013 Holidays

Tuesday, January 1 New Year’s DayMonday, February 18 President’s DayMonday, May 27 Memorial DayThursday, July 4 Independence DayMonday, September 2 Labor DayThursday, November 21 Thanksgiving DayFriday, November 22 Thanksgiving HolidayTuesday, December 24 Christmas EveWednesday, December 25 Christmas DayTuesday, December 31 New Year’s Eve

Climate and Clothing

You should bring casual clothes, comfortable walking shoes, rainwear, an umbrella, dress shoesand several nice outfits for special occasions. You may also want to bring personal belongings suchas tennis rackets, golf clubs, music, camera, etc. The weather is often cooler than most students



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expect. Even in the summer, don’t forget to bring a jacket and long pants, since the evenings arecooler. You can check out the forecast at www.weather.com. Enter 92101 as the zip code.

For summer, pack your lightweight clothing. Remember to bring your shorts, T-shirts, sundresses,short-sleeved shirts, lightweight pants, bathing suit, beach cover-up and a sweater or jacket, andyou will be well prepared. Don’t forget your sunscreen as the sun can be very intense fornewcomers.

During fall, winter and spring, the temperature drops slightly. Bring your jeans, long-sleevedshirts, sweatshirts and a warmer jacket. It’s not uncommon to see people in shorts even inJanuary. While hats, mittens and boots are not needed in San Diego, you will want to pack them ifyou plan to head to the mountains for winter sports.

Surfers will find that full wet suits are a must in the winter months and that wet suits arerecommended even in the summer. There are many sports equipment shops at which you mayrent or purchase surf and other sports equipment.

Travel and Transportation in the city

Metropolitan Transit System: The most convenient way to travel around San Diego is by MTS Busor San Diego Trolley Service. The cost of public transportation is $2.25 and up for a one-way trip.Cash is accepted on buses, but exact change is required. You can buy special passes, e.g. a 4-daypass for $15-$20 (allows use on 4 consecutive service days from date of purchase) and a monthlybus pass for about $75-$85 at the Transit Store (on 102 Broadway). On the 15th day of the monthyou can purchase a pass for the last two weeks of the month. All trolleys accept MTS passes,available at the Transit Store and vending machines throughout the city. www.sdcommute.com

Taxis are also an available form of transportation within the city. The companies below provideservice throughout the city and from the airports.

• SD Yellow Cabs Inc (619) 234-6161 • San Diego Cab (619) 226-8294 • Orange Cab (619) 223-5555 • Silver Cab (619) 280-5555

You may also want to use a car. You need to bring an international driver's license and your homecountry driver’s license with you. If you are staying in the U.S. longer than two months, you willalso need to obtain a U.S. driver's license. We can give you information about renting or buying acar once you are in school. To rent a car, you must have a credit card and be 25 years of age. Ifyou buy a car, you must also purchase car insurance.

Drivers Licenses

Can foreign nationals who are temporarily in the U.S. drive on their licenses from their homecountry? Yes. Bring your driver’s license. However, if you are staying in the U.S. longer than twomonths, you will also need to obtain a U.S. driver's license. There is more information about all



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California driving rules and regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles website:www.dmv.ca.gov.

Safety TipsBetter safe than sorry…

S A N D I E G OWelcome to San Diego, California's second largest city. Where blue skies keep watch on 70 miles ofbeaches and a gentle Mediterranean climate begs for a day of everything and nothing. Bordered byMexico, the Pacific Ocean, the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountains, San Diego county's4,200 square miles offer immense options for business and pleasure. By following the tips below,you will be sure to have a safe stay in our beautiful city.

S T R A N G E R S San Diego is a friendly city and most people you meet will be glad to assist you. At the same time,every city has people who take advantage of other people. We recommend that you use judgment

when meeting new people. If you talk with a stranger, be cautious in giving them personalinformation. While sharing your name or home country can be harmless, you should only give yourphone number or address to people you trust. Never give out the name, address, or phone numberof your host family to a stranger.

T H E F TWhen riding on public transportation or travelling around San Diego, don’t wear expensive jewelryor carry valuables in the open. For example, if you have a nice camera, put it inside yourbackpack until you are ready to use it. Also, don’t carry large amounts of cash. Use an ATM card,credit card, or travelers’ checks to access money as you need it. If you are a victim of theft, besure to report the incident to your host family or the school staff so that they can assist you inmaking a police report.

S T R E E T S M A R T SBe sure you know the US laws concerning smoking, alcohol, drugs and curfews. It is a good idea tocarry a photo ID (or copy of your passport) and your insurance card with you at all times. If youare staying with a host family, you may also want to keep your host’s name, address and telephonenumber with you. Your student ID will have the name and address of the school.

Remember that Intrax is here to help you. Be sure to ask the Center staff if you havequestions or need assistance. We want to make your time at Intrax pleasant and safe☺.



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We look forward to seeing you in sunnySan Diego!

520 West Ash Street. 2nd Floor San Diego, CA 92101

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