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Welcome to your program
Howdy! On this one-week program you will spend each day will be a mix of lessons on husbandry and care, welfare and enrichment, and more! The Texas heat is no joke, don't forget to pack your swim suit for the pool!
This page will take you through everything you need to know about your program. You should READ every section. We've linked additional information under each topic as needed.
Program announcements
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Housing
Students will stay in suite dorms with four students per bedroom and two bathrooms. Each suite has a common area with couches, kitchenette, microwave, full-size fridge.
Food
Breakfast each morning will be cereal, bagels, yogurt etc. Lunch and dinner will be catered each day by local restaurants.
Flights
There is no group flight for this program and depending on where you are located, you may be planning to drive to the program location. You are welcome to do so, and free parking is available. You will be subject to the same rules as the rest of the group during the program and will not be able to leave the program to drive to other locations during the program week.
Your program begins on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday. Our first group event will be a welcome dinner and orientation at approximately 6pm. This is the first meal provided with the program. You are welcome to arrive earlier in the day and will be able to check in to program housing as early as 12pm. There is a swimming pool available for your use. It is okay if you arrive after 6pm, but please note that you will miss dinner if you do.
Packing
The only items you are required to bring are those on the “required” lists. General required items (like your passport) are found on the ALL PROGRAMS packing list above. Program specific required items are found below under the REQUIRED section. For the rest of the items, you are welcome to use your discretion. There may be items missing from this list that you’d like to bring, and there may be items on this list that you don’t want to bring. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
Required for this program
Sheets for twin bed, pillow, and towel (some students prefer a microfiber travel towel). (Because you are staying in a dorm, linens are not provided. You can generally carry-on a pillow on an airline for personal use)
Suggested for this program
Clothing: You can wear shorts and tee shirts at the center each day; please avoid tank tops and very short shorts (shorter than mid-thigh) for work hours. You should prepare for it to be cold inside the buildings but hot outside.
Closed-toed shoes (sneakers are suggested). You will likely also want to have some flip flops/shoes for the housing and pool.
Bathing suit
FAQ
Housing has a kitchenette, so you will have use of fridge space for snacks and other food. The housing also has a swimming pool.
Bedding: Students are required to bring their own bedding and pillow. Loop Abroad will provide a thin fleece blanket for your use, which we expect will be sufficient for Texas in the summer. But if you want to bring an additional blanket, you can.
Towels: Towels and washcloths are not provided
Laundry: Laundry is not provided by Loop Abroad. You should not need to wash clothes during the two weeks. If you need to students will be responsible for the cost and laundry detergent.
Outlets: No outlet are needed
Dress Code: PLEASE CHECK THE WEATHER AND PACK ACCORDINGLY. Texas weather is no joke, it can be very hot and humid. There is no uniform dress code for this program. Plan to get dirty on this program!
Money: Almost everything we do is included in your tuition, including all your transportation, meals, and housing, with the exception of souvenirs and snacks. We will have a few opportunities for shopping or buying snacks, coffee, etc.
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