Malaysia 2013 (Cohort VIII Trip) 
Led by Professor Nandu Nayar, Hans J. Bär Endowed Chair in Finance at Lehigh University, Cohort VIII will travel to Malaysia in January 2013. This page has been designed to answer any questions and alleviate any concerns you may have about the GC students' trip this winter. We have compiled a variety of links and information and we hope you will take advantage of what this site has to offer. If there is something you feel we have left out, please do not hesitate to contact the staff of the Global Citizenship office at any time.
Destination
We are pleased to announce that the 2012-2013 intersession trip is to Malaysia!
We recommend that your student both purchase a guidebook for Malaysia, as well as does some basic research to familiarize themselves with the area and local culture. As a parent, you may want to know a little more about the country yourself, and so we have compiled a short list of useful websites to find out more about our trip destination.
- Embassy: U.S. Consulate General in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Travel Guides:
Important Dates
Dates are being finalized and more information will be available as the trip nears in January 2013.
Itinerary
Current Trip Blog
A new blog for Cohort VIII will be created for the 2013 trip. Stay tuned!
General Travel Information
General information, including sections on history, basic facts, people, geography, econonomy, government, etc. can be found here
The Bureau of Consular Affairs, a division of the U.S. Department of State, is a great resource for traveling tips, safety, and general information about going abroad. Specifically, the Consular Information Sheet for Malaysia is very helpful on issues varying from medical facilities quality to general safety precautions. Additionally, information on passports, such as in the case of a lost or stolen one, can be found here.
With regards to health insurance , Global Citizenship requires all students to obtain an ISIC, or International Student Identity Card. This ID provides limited accident insurance, hospital sickness insurance, emergency evacuation/repatriation insurance and a 24-hour traveler's assistance service. Your student can contact Lehigh's Study Abroad Office for information about the ISIC Card as well as obtain a checklist of health precautions to take. IAMAT, the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers, in particular contains valuable information on getting medical treatment while abroad.
For some historical information on Malaysia, click here.
Traveling Tips
Here is a list of suggestions that you and your student might want to keep in mind.
- Please note the Transport Security Administration's guidelines on carrying liquids on flights
- In case of emergency, another member of the traveling person's family should have a valid passport.
- Before packing, know the luggage and weight limit allowed on the airline to be used.
- Photocopy all important documents, such as passports and IDs, so that your student can keep a copy in their luggage and you can keep a copy at home.
- Find out the exchange rate
- Learn about different money options available.
- Buy a calling card to keep in touch for less money. Zaptel.com and CallingCards.com are both good options.