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WORLD SCHOLAR-ATHLETE GAMES
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FAQs

• If I am flying to the Games from the United States, where should I land?
  A: The best option is Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT. The second best option is Logan Airport in Boston, MA. The other options are either JFK or LaGuardia in New York. Please refrain from utilizing any other airport options than those listed.
  
  
• How will I be transported to UConn?
  A: There will be constant and complimentary shuttle service available from Bradley International Airport in Hartford to the Storrs campus. Should you choose to fly into New York or Boston, we will help make arrangements for a shuttle, but you must pay for your shuttle service from those airports to the Storrs campus.
  
  
• If I am flying from abroad to the Games, where should I land?
  A: The best option is Bradley International Airport in Hartford, where there will be constant and complimentary shuttle service to the Storrs campus. The second best option is Logan Airport in Boston, and the third best option is New York JFK. Please refrain from utilizing any other airport options than those listed.
  
  
• How will I be transported to UConn?
  A: Arrangements will be made for all foreign scholar-athletes and scholar-artists to be transported to UConn, but, with the exception of those landing at Bradley International Airport, CT, there will be a fee. If at all possible, please make arrangements to fly into Bradley Airport. Again, please refrain from using any airports other than those listed.
  
  
• What about the timing of my flight arrival?
  A: In all cases, you must make your flight arrangements to land at the designated airport by early evening. Please be aware that our shuttle service does not allow us to make late evening pick-ups, simply due to the distance. Thus, the arrival times (no later) are as follows:
  • Arrival into Bradley Airport: No later than 7:30 PM
  • Arrival into New York JFK or LaGuardia: No later than 5 PM
  • Arrival into Boston Logan: No later than 6 PM
  If your plane is seriously delayed, it will be your responsibility to make arrangements to stay at a local hotel and take a shuttle the following day. (Late arrivals will be greeted by WSAG staff who will help make sure that the late arrivals proceed safely to their hotel. However, if you are arriving late, you are responsible for making your hotel reservation. In early 2011, this website will contain hotel options at all airports.)
  
  
• Will there be transportation from a local train and bus station?
  A: Yes, there will be complimentary train transportation from the Hartford, CT Train and bus stations to the Storrs campus. If you book a train or bus, make sure that you end up arriving in Hartford no later than 7:30 p.m. If your train or bus gets in later, you will have to make accommodations in Hartford, and make your way to Storrs the next day. Thus, the importance of making sure you arrive at the train or bus station by no later than 7:30 p.m.
  
  
• How much money should I bring?
  A: First, it is best to bring a credit card whenever possible. Understanding that you will be with us for approximately nine days, you should try to bring a modest amount of spending money. Be aware that while all of your meals are provided, there will be times when you might wish to purchase a snack, or Scholar-Athlete Games/World Youth Peace Summit apparel (despite the fact that you will be provided with an apparel packet). Thus, we recommend a modest amount of spending money. Also, we operate on the honor system which, in the past, has been effective in making sure that participant’s possessions are protected.
  
  
• What clothing and other materials should I bring?
  A: On March 1, 2011, this website will contain full details on what you should bring, ranging from clothing to bed linens.
  
  
• Am I obligated to prepare a Pathways to Peace project program before the Games?
  A: You are not obligated, but you are encouraged to do so. In spring, 2011 we will launch a compelling Pathways to Peace Program that will be of great help to those Scholar-Athletes and Scholar-Artists who wish to prepare prior to arrival at the Games.
  
  
• What is a sample day at the Games?
  A: View a sample day.
  
  
• What about use of Facebook?
  A: Facebook will be a vital component of the 2011 World Scholar-Athlete Games and World Youth Peace Summit. The WSAG/WYPS Facebook pages have been launched! Please make sure to register for Facebook and hit the LIKE button of the WSAG/WYPS pages.
  
  
• Will I get my first choice?
  A: The earlier you apply the better your chances will be. We accept applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as a particular program is full, we will make note of this on the website.
  
  
• What is the payment schedule for regular tuition?
  A: You have two options:
  • You may pay the entire $750 upon registration.
  • You may pay in three installments at $250 each, at three-month intervals. Thus, if you decide on this option, you would pay $250 with your registration, and then $250 three months and six months later, i.e., should you register in June, 2010 your second payment would be due in September, 2010 and the third payment would be due in December, 2010. If you pay by credit card, we will simply charge your card. If you pay by check, you may either send post-dated checks or we will bill you (it is much preferred that you send post-dated checks to save on paperwork.)
  
  
• What about the optional $100 in May 2011?
  A: This optional payment (which would make your total tuition contribution $850) will go toward the opening and administration of the Office of Social Entrepreneurship. All aspects of the World Scholar-Athlete Games are on the honor system. You and your family will be in the best position to know if you can afford the optional $100 payment in May, 2011. We will simply send out a reminder and rely on the goodwill of all attendees, including your awareness that the actual cost is $4,100 per person, and that we have been able to reduce this cost due to the generosity of a number of individuals and organizations.
  
  
• Am I required to stay for the whole program, which concludes on July 4?
  A: Yes! You will be participating in an historic program that will include the World Scholar-Athlete Games and four days of activity at the World Youth Peace Summit. The final day of the World Youth Peace Summit will include closing ceremonies at both the Scholar-Athlete Games and Summit. Our Scholar-Athlete Games Choir, Symphony, Dance Troupe, Theatre, Artists, Photographers, Writers and Culinary Arts participants – and others from the arts programs – will contribute to what will be an unforgettable closing ceremony.
  
  
• When will I depart home?
  A: You will depart home on Tuesday morning, July 5.
  
  
• Will I be provided with transportation to the airport, bus or train stations?
  A: Yes. Transportation on July 5 will be handled in the same manner as arrival transportation i.e. complimentary shuttle service to Bradley International Airport and Hartford Bus and Train Stations; transportation for a fee to New York JFK and Boston Logan International Airport.
  
  
• What will happen during the July 1-July 4 World Youth Peace Summit?
  A: All scholar-athletes and scholar-artists will remain on the UConn campus. Each day, there will be certain scholar-athlete/scholar-artist activities, with the rest of the day devoted to World Youth Peace Summit activities. For World Youth Peace Summit activities that take place in Hartford, our scholar-athletes/scholar-artists will be bused to Hartford from Storrs (about a 25-minute bus ride).
  
  
• What will happen on July 4?
  A: July 4 will be one of the most extraordinary days in the history of the Scholar-Athlete Games program for it will encompass myriad activities including:
  • A major World Scholar-Athlete Games/World Youth Peace Summit closing ceremony that will feature the World Scholar-Athlete Games choir, World Scholar-Athlete Games symphony, a World Scholar-Athlete Games theatre production, and a World Scholar-Athlete Games dance troupe production. World Scholar-Athlete Games culinary arts participants and World Scholar-Athlete Games artists and photographers will display their exhibitions. World Scholar-Athlete Games writers will read from their works. In addition, there will be many, many other activities.
  • One internationally renowned speaker will deliver the “Closing Address” of the Games/Summit, and one internationally renowned entertainer will perform!
  
  
• What is the primary language spoken at the Games?
  A: The most important language is that of friendship! English is the primary language spoken at the 2011 World Scholar-Athlete Games/World Youth Peace Summit. Please be aware that you must have the ability to communicate in English. In the past, many accepted scholar-athletes and scholar-artists have worked in the months preceding the Games to develop their English-speaking skills. That is our expectation for all participants who do not use English as their primary language for it affords the participant a much better World Scholar-Athlete Games/World Youth Peace Summit experience.
  
  
• Why is tuition so low?
  A: Prior to accepting applications for the 2011 World Scholar-Athlete Games and World Youth Peace Summit, the Institute for International Sport has spent over two years raising funds to provide as low a tuition rate as possible. The actual per scholar-athlete/scholar-artist cost is $4,100. We have been able to reduce this to $750 (plus an optional $100 May 15, 2011 payment) due to the great generosity of many funders.
  
  
• Will WSAG parents, siblings, relatives and other family friends be able to participate in the World Youth Peace Summit from July 1-4?
  A: Yes! Information on registration for the World Youth Peace Summit will be posted on our various websites in October 2010. We are very pleased to be receiving a number of emails, letters and calls from parents, and other family friends expressing interest in participation in the Summit. Please keep an eye on our websites for further details. (www.internationalsport.com) and (www.youthpeacesummit.org)