BAHRIA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TRIP TO TURKEY & UK

BAHRIA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TRIP TO TURKEY & UK(13TH 23RD Aug 2013)

Composition of Delegation TOTAL DELEGATION SIZE: 23 STUDENTSCAMPUS WISE:17 students from Islamabad Campus06 students from Karachi Campus01 official to Head the delegation Head of Electrical Engineering (Dr. Najam ul Islam)

GENDER WISE:18 male students5 female studentsSchedule13th Aug TuesdayDeparture for Turkey14th AugWednesdayVisit to KOC University, Istanbul15th AugThursdayTravel to Izmir16th AugFridayVisit to Yasar University, Izmir17th AugSaturdayDeparture for UK18th AugSundayGuided City tour of York19th AugMondayVisit to York St. John University20th AugTuesdayTravel to LeicesterVisit to University of Leicester21st AugWednesdayTravel to London22nd AugThursdayVisit to University of Greenwich23rd AugFridayEnd of visit

13th Aug 2013TuesdayCarrier:Qatar Airways

04:40 Flight departure of IC students10:25 Flight departure of KC students

06:25 Arrival at Doha Airport IC students11:00 Arrival at Doha Airport KC students

14:00 Collective departure for Istanbul18:30 Arrival at Istanbul Airport

Accommodation in Istanbul: Bus pickup arranged from Airport to Hotel with Gunalp Turism

Accommodation in Istanbul:Republika Ortakoy ApartsBalmumcu Mah Mustafa zzetEfendi Sokak No 1 Ortakoy,BesiktasIstanbul, 34349Turkey

Tel: +902123183434

Republika Ortakoy Aparts

Republika Ortakoy Aparts

Republika Ortakoy Aparts

Republika Ortakoy Aparts

Republika Ortakoy Aparts

Republika Ortakoy Aparts

14th Aug 2013WednesdayVisit to KOC University Bus pick up arranged at 09:00 am (Gunalp Tourism)

10:00 Arrival to Ko University Campus10:15 Introductions10:45 Ice-breaking games 12:00 Break13:15 Presentation and Q&A Session14:30 Campus tour Tower View, Engineering labs, student facilities, etc.15:00 Departure from Campus

Point of Contact in KOC UniversityMs. Julianne PachecoInternational Programme Officer, KOCTel: +90 212 338 1080 Mob: +90 549 324 080815th Aug 2013Thursday09:00 Pick up time from Hotel in Istanbul for Izmir17:00 Expected arrival time in Izmir17:15 Check-in students accommodation at Yasar University

Yasar University Dorms (Halls of residense)367 /2 Sokak No 9 /2,Kazm Dirik MahallesiBornova/Izmir

Tel: +92 232 411 53 73Hall of Residence at Yasar University

Hall of Residence at Yasar University

Hall of Residence at Yasar University

15th Aug 2013 (Cont.)Thursday20:00 Shuttle bus to Forum Bornova Shopping Centre for dinner

22:00 Shuttle bus from Forum Bornova to Yaar University Halls of Residence

Point of Contact at Yasar University:Mr. Levent GasgilDy. Director International OfficeTel: +90 232 411 508416th Aug 2013Friday09:00 Breakfast at the Halls of Residence10:00 Meeting at the halls of residence, Yaar University Campus Tour11:00 Orientation Presentation with Levent Gagil at the pocket cinema12:30 Lunch at Yaar University Cafeteria13:30 Departure from Yaar University Campus for Izmir City Tour, Kadifekale Citadel, Konak, Kzlaraas Bazaar, Konak Pier, Pasaport area17:30 Return to Halls of Residence, free time

Kadifekale Citadel

Kzlaraas Bazaar

Konak Pier

17th Aug 2013Saturday07:00 Wake up and breakfast at the Halls of Residence07:30 Departure for Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport08:00 Arrival at the airport and check in10:00 Flight TK2313 to Istanbul, to catch connecting flight to Birmingham, UK

17th Aug 2013 (cont.)Saturday15:05 Arrival Birmingham Airport, UK16:00 Pick up on Executive coach arranged from airport to York with Ausden Clark transport service.

18:00 Arrival York City18:15 Check-in at accommodation at York St. John University

York St. John University Accommodation, Limes Court, Heworth Road, York,YO31 0AETel: +44 1904 6792

Point of Contact at York St. John University:Ms. Mairead KellyHead of International Operations

T: +44 (0) 1904 876561

18th Aug 2013Sunday10:00 Guided City Tour of York

19th Aug 2013Monday09:40 Departure for York St. John University10:00 Arrival10:00 Welcome talk about York St John University & UK HE10:30 Tour to Library & Student Union11:30 Campus tour including design center & film and TV studio12:30 Lunch

20th Aug 2013Tuesday09:00 Departure for Leicester (Bus travel arranged with Ausden Clark) 11:30 Arrival Leicester & Hotel Check-in

Accommodation in Leicester:Campanile LeicesterSt. Mattews Way, Bedford Street North, Leicester, LE1 3JE

Tel: +92 (0) 116 261 66 00

Campanile Hotel Leicester20th Aug 2013 (Cont.)TuesdayAfternoon Visit to University of Leicester(Visit programme yet to be confirmed)Evening Visit to City Centre

Point of Contact at University of Leicester:Mr. Shahid HussainInternational Officer

Tel: +44 (0) 116 229 7346

21st Aug 2013Wednesday11:00 Departure for London (Bus travel arranged with Ausden Clark)13:30 Arrival London & Hotel Check-in

Accommodation in London: (TBC*)Premier Inn Hotel151 Wembley Park DriveWembley, Middlesex, LondonHA9 8HQTel: 0871 527 8682* To Be Confirmed22nd Aug 2013ThursdayMorning Visit to University of Greenwich (Visit programme yet to be confirmed)

Point of Contact at University of Greenwich

Prof. Bari MalikIndustrial Fellow & Senior Lecturer

Mob: +44 (0) 792980195922nd Aug 2013 (Cont.)ThursdayAfternoon Visit to London Eye (Nearest Tube Station - Waterloo) & Madame Tussauds (Nearest Tube Station Baker Street) (Online ticket price GBP 35 per person)

22nd Aug 2013 (Cont.)ThursdayEvening Return to Hotel (Freshening-up)Late Evening Visit to Trafalgar Square (Nearest Tube Station Charing Cross) & Leicester Square (Nearest Tube Station - Leicester Square)

23rd Aug 2013FridayHotel check-out

End of visit!

Important Instructions:Keep warm clothes & small umbrella in your luggage.The luggage weight should not be more than 20 KG for outgoing flight till UK. On return from UK you can carry up to 30KG.Do not carry liquids in your hand carry.Keep a clean towel and soap in your luggage, as student accommodation will not have this available.Always travel in groups, especially in London.While travelling on tubes in London, make small groups of 5 students with group leader, as during peak hours it will be difficult to get in tubes together.Keep sufficient cash for daily meals and any personal expenses.Keep copy of invitation letters and trip itinerary in your hand bag for immigration clearance.SMOKING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED INSIDE THE BUILDINGS IN TURKEY & UK. Violation can result in strict legal action and financial penalty!Wish you all a safe journey!