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DELEGATES MAILER #2
Kyiv, UkraineEuropean Congress 2013
ForewordJourney is not only about travelling to new destination, it’s
a process of self-discovery, process of finding yourself in new environment and rediscovering your place in this world. Journey is education in its highest form. Cross-cultural awareness nourishes our curiosity and always informs what is different in you and in others.
As Congress Committee, we do believe that experience of EuroCo 2013 will be huge transformation and learning in each single AIESEC way and life. It also depends on you, on every single move you make to be part of this amazing conference, like getting visa, buying tickets etc.
EuroCo is about each one of you, your country and at the same time about AIESEC globally as it is. And only together we can make it happen!
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
Lao Tsu
It is an old Ukrainian tradition to meet dear guests with bread & salt.
EuroCo Calendar
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21
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14
Arrival of delegates
Global Youth Forum
Global Village
Ukrainian Gala Night
Study Tour in Kyiv
ArrivalsThere are 2 airports in Kyiv: Kyiv Borispol and International Airport Kyiv (Zhylyany). We recommend you to come to the Kyiv airport, as it is situated only 1,5 km from the venue. On 12-14 October from 7am to 10pm there will be CC representative in each of the airports and on the train station as well to meet you and assist in getting to the venue.
ImportantIf you do not need visa to enter Ukraine, in case you will be asked during passport control about your purpose of visit, please indicate it as “Visit” (visiting friends, tourism); as a place of stay you can name Royal Congress Hotel. Its address is Molodogvardeiskaya Street 32.For those who require visa to enter Ukraine, you will receive instructions together with your Invitation Letter
Custom RegulationsWithout addition charges you are allowed to bring to Ukraine per person:•Up to 10 000 Euro•Up to 1 liter of strong spirits (>22%)•Up to 2 liters of wine•Up to 5 liters of beer•Up to 200 cigarettes•Up to 5 packs of the same kind of medicines.
Pre & post stay in Kyiv
Those delegates who are arriving to Kyiv before 14th October and/or departing after the actual closing can stay on the conference venue – Royal Congress Hotel.
Hotel address:Molodogvardeiskaya Street 32[Vulytsya Molodogvardeiskaya 32]
Price for the night per person – 20 euroBreakfast included.
Global Youth Forum
Please make sure to be dressed in business casual style.
Global Youth Forum is a unique platform for interaction between business and young people to create vision of the world by 2020.
Global Village
Ukrainian Gala Night
The biggest cultural event for delegates of EuroCo and it is open for all residents and guests of Kyiv, who will have opportunity to get acquainted with cultures of different nationalities from around 50 countries.So, be prepared and take a lot of nice things, food, and non-alcoholic drinks to show your culture to all participants and guests of the festival.
Gala night and awards night will be held in Ukrainian style. Suit up and expect something special ;)
Study TourThe best way to feel the country is to live through its culture, experience its originality.You have a chance to get acquainted with Kyiv and see its architecture, feel its beauty and magnificence, admire historical churches and gorgeous buildings.
Register here:Date: 21 OctoberPrice: 25Euro*
*Price excludes accommodation and transportation
https://podio.com/webforms/5611015/440266
Important info
Deadlines for EuroCo Registration:You can register for the Congress on the website: euroco2013.orgDeadline for the second and last delegates registration is 1st of October 2013.
Announcement of the final list of the delegates from AIESEC International will be by 5th of October 2013.
EuroCo Delegate feeDelegate fee – 242 euro (Including 22 euro for damage fee)Late registration fee – additional 50 euro per delegate
Cancelation policy:Till September 15 – free of chargeDuring September 16-22 – 55 euroDuring September 23-30 – 110 euroFrom October 1 – 220 euro
Replacement of delegate is free of charge
Important info
Letter of acknowledgementPlease print it, fill in by hand, sign, scan and send your Letter of Acknowledgement to [email protected] by October 8, 2013.
Original of it should be submitted to the CC during check-in.
http://issuu.com/euroco2013/docs/letter_of_acknowledgement
Travel InsurancePlease make sure that you have travel insurance for the whole duration of your stay in Ukraine. AIESEC won’t be held responsible or liable for any loss incurred by you and not covered by your travel insurance.
Additional lettersIn case you need additional letter for university, fundraising etc., please fill in the form:https://podio.com/webforms/5429568/425956
Useful tipsUkraine operates in the GMT +3 time zone, which is different from most of European countries.
October brings quite cold weather to Ukraine with usual temperature +5 +7C and possible rains. So make sure you bring warm clothes with you.
Toilets are usually easy to find, but just in case look for the following Cyrillic letters:
The electrical current in Ukraine is 220 volts AC, 50Hz.Most sockets are standard European size with double-round-pin plugs. It makes sense to bring adapter just in case.
Currency & Money exchangeThe local currency is Ukrainian Hryvna. Hryvna is the only currency used in Ukraine for all cash transactions. It comes in denominations worth 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 hryvnas. Exchange rate is approximately 8 UAH for 1 USD and 10 for 1 Euro. You can use currency converter to check the latest information – http://www.xe.com/ucc/#converter.
We advise to exchange money only through officially licensed banks and their exchange points, not in kiosks or on the streets, since this is less secure and you run the risk of receiving counterfeit hryvnas, dollars or other troubles. According to a new regulation all individuals, either local or foreign, must show their passport in order to change money in officially licensed banks.
Note: do not carry a large amount of money. Keep your wallet in an inner pocket and carry with you only what you know you will need. Try not to attract attention to your cash and credit cards in public places; do not make it obvious that you have a lot of money with you.
Congress Committee
Meet your fabulous Faci team!
Warmly yours,EuroCo CC
www.euroco2013.org
For your sincere interest and wish to visit EuroCo 2013 as well as explore Ukraine
we would love to say
THANK YOU
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