Orientation


Greece 2001: Orientation Information


University of Arkansas


 


We will enjoy our Greek studies more by remembering he following:


I. Site/Museum Etiquette


  • be on time
  • pay attention
  • tall people stand in back
  • circulate to let everybody get close in small spaces
  • don’t photograph when speaker speaks
  • treat all speakers with respect
  • show appreciation to all speakers
  • be prepared to wait at a site for another group to finish their visit
  • never pick up and keep anything at a site, even a small sherd can be
    a ticket to Greek jail

 


II. Health/Safety


  • take care of your bodies
  • get plenty of sleep
  • marble is slippery, even when dry
  • don’t walk on wet pavement if you can help it
  • think about your feet: there are a lot of sharp things on the
  • ground, and a lot of places to trip
  • watch your step on archaeological sites; things collapse
  • shoes: be sensible
  • heat: watch dehydration; drink, suck on hard candies, wear head
  • protection and sun screen
  • food allergies, drug allergies, medication: learn the relevant

Greek words in case you need to deal with any urgent situation


 


III. Bus


  • be on it, and on time
  • keep it clean and dry
  • try to follow our routes on a map
  • be prepared to listen to talks en route

 


IV. Schedule


All is subject to change, and much will (PANTA REI, ‘all things flow/change’)

 

 

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