International Leadership Institute at the University of Minnesota
Study of the United States Institutes for Student Leaders
Housing and Meals
All participants will stay in Middlebrook Hall, one of the residence halls on campus. Each person will be provided with a single room which will have a bed with linens, a desk, a chair, a lamp and closet space with coat hangers. Shared bathrooms are found on each floor, but are gender-specific. You may need to go up or down one flight of stairs in order to find an appropriate restroom.
For electrical appliances, the U.S. relies on alternating current, 60 cycles, 110 volts. If you bring electrical equipment such as a hair dryer, iron or computer, you should be sure that it is compatible or that you bring an adapter.
Three meals a day will be provided in one of the dining centers on campus. Cooking is prohibited in the resident rooms, but you may use the kitchenette area in Middlebrook Hall to prepare food at your own expense.
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Money allowance.
Each participant will receive a $300 allowance for the time you are in Minnesota. This money can be used however you see fit but needs to last the whole month you are here. In addition, each participant receives $200 for book purchases and $100 for mailing these books home.
Telephone
Each bedroom will have a telephone. Program staff will be able to help you determine the various options which are available for purchasing calling cards so that you can call home while you are here.
Mail and Messages
There will be an individual mailbox for your room in the lobby next to the Hall Reception Desk. Messages for residents and guests may be left at the Reception Desk. When you give the address of your building to family and friends, please include your room number.
Medical Care Information
Limited medical insurance is being provided by the Department of State as a part of this program. Please note that this medical insurance will cover problems that develop during the time you are in the United States. Previous conditions or doctor’s visits for pre-existing conditions will not be covered. Additional information about the health care coverage which is being provided by the Department of State can be found at www.usdos.sevencorners.com. Program staff will assist students in finding a medical facility should the need arise.
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