CTNF ICEP TRAVEL INFORMATION
TRAVEL
AIRPORT
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
https://www.airport.kr/ap/en/index.do
Incheon Airport Arrival area is very big, so let's meet at E 18-19 Area of the Arrival floor. (I include a map)
There are coffee shops and fast-food restaurants within the arrival floor.
For convenient communication, please join Mike Nguyen insta account. You can contact with Mike through insta message in case you miss each other at the airport. The airport has free WI-FI so that's very convenient.
https://www.instagram.com/mylittleworld.movie/
VISA
There is no need for an entry Visa for US citizens up to 90 days of stay.
(For other countries, please check if there are any entry Visa requirements.)
https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-losangeles-en/wpge/m_4397/contents.do
FLIGHT DATES
Workshop Dates - Monday, June 3, 2024 - Friday, June 28, 2024
The recommend the arriving flight date is best on June 1 Korea Time. The workshop begins on Monday June 3, so everyone can already have a day or so to overcome jet lag. And we encourage you to Arrive on June 1 between 11am-4pm and Depart June 30th
The dormitory check out date is June 30. Students can choose to book a flight home on that date or continue to explore Seoul on their own for another few days on their own resources.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
https://go.geobluetravelinsurance.com/
Agent: Mykiera Vinson
610-753-4514
mvinson@geo-blue.com
JET LAG
South Korea is 15 hours ahead of the center of the United States. PLEASE NOTE: United States may span multiple time zones.
Tips to ease jet lag:
Jet lag tends to last 2-3 days. Minimize jet lag by staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol and adjusting to the local time zone. Exercise to regulate your body.
Go to sleep earlier (or later– depending on where you're flying from) each night to get your body closer to the time zone in South Korea. It may even be helpful to set your watch to Korean Standard Time ahead of your trip. Each time you look at your wrist, you can mentally prepare for the new time zone.
CREDIT CARDS
Credit cards are widely acceptable & accessible from small purchases at convenience shops to restaurants here. It is more convenient than cash.
CURRENCY
I understand that the cost of living in South Korea is not as high as the USA. You can use a currency conversion calculator . Here is a link to a google converter. https://www.google.com/search?q=currency+conversion+calculator&sca_esv=f5a20a2e9138d638&sca_upv=1&ei=IkZaZvKbIczGkPIP4pujuA4&ved=0ahUKEwjytLLF77iGAxVMI0QIHeLNCOcQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=currency+conversion+calculator&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiHmN1cnJlbmN5IGNvbnZlcnNpb24gY2FsY3VsYXRvcjIKEAAYsAMY1gQYRzIKEAAYsAMY1gQYRzIKEAAYsAMY1gQYRzIKEAAYsAMY1gQYRzIKEAAYsAMY1gQYRzIKEAAYsAMY1gQYRzIKEAAYsAMY1gQYRzIKEAAYsAMY1gQYRzINEAAYgAQYsAMYQxiKBTINEAAYgAQYsAMYQxiKBUjtHVAAWABwAXgBkAEAmAEAoAEAqgEAuAEDyAEAmAIBoAIHmAMAiAYBkAYKkgcBMaAHAA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp
Chung Kang College of Cultural Industries, Animation School
Also referred to as CK.
DORM ROOM LODGING LOCATED ON SCHOOL CAMPUS (See images below)
Check-In / Check-Out
Students can check-in on Saturday, June 1, and check-out on Sunday, June 30.
NOTE: Please email us the dates you will be staying so we can make your reservation. CTN will send you a PayPal invoice after your trip for your dorm stay.
WI-FI
Wi-Fi is available in dormitory rooms and throughout campus.
AMENITIES
Rooms have a private bathroom.
PRICE
Price is $42 per night whether 1 or 2 in the room. (You can split the cost or go solo)
Each dorm room accommodates 2 people max. Dorm rooms are not co-ed.
WORKSTATION SPECS (See photos above.)
Computers are PC’s. Equipped with Adobe software (including Photoshop). Maya and TV Paint can be installed. Wacom tablets are available as needed. Paper animation can also be provided.
CAMPUS
There is a student campus cafeteria and school restaurant on weekdays. Please let us know if any participants are vegetarians. That's a bit difficult but manageable (There are more meat dishes here than dedicated veggie meals).
CULTURAL WEEKEND EXCURSIONS
There are 2 cultural trips to Seoul planned on the weekend.
COMMUNICATION
DISCORD
1. Join the CTN Server here - https://discord.gg/QgsMvxTY
2. If you haven’t done so already, please let us know your Discord handle, so we can add you to the ICEP 2024 channel. Discord Registration Form
You can connect with Mike Nguyen through instagram message.
https://www.instagram.com/mylittleworld.movie/
SHARING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
We would love for you to share the news and your experience with ICEP24. This can be individual posts or stories on Instagram and Facebook!
Please include #ctnicepkorea24 #CTNfoundation Be sure to tag us @ctnhappenings so we can see your posts!
Twitter https://twitter.com/creativetalent
Please tag CTN Happenings in your Facebook Posts!
https://www.facebook.com/ctnhappenings and include #ctnicepkorea24 #CTNfoundation
CELL PHONE
Look into your provider to see if you need to add roaming or international minutes to your current account.
FROM UNITED STATES PHONE:
To call South Korea from the United States, you can dial the following:
Exit code: Dial 011 to exit the U.S. telephone system
Country code: Dial 82, which is South Korea's country code
FROM INDIA PHONE:
To call South Korea from India, you can dial India's international prefix code, 91, followed by South Korea's country code, +82, and then the Korean phone number, which is nine digits long. For example, a Korean phone number might look like this: +82 2 1234 5678
FROM AUSTRALIA PHONE:
To call South Korea from Australia, you can dial:
0011 - Exit code when making an international call from Australia
82 - South Korean country code for inbound calls
2 - Seoul city code
For example, 0011 + 82 + 2 + Local Number (International dialing code format)
WORKSHOP
HOURS
Each participant will have a workstation that will be available 24/7 for the duration of the workshop. Participants can keep their own working schedule.
We’ll have 1 main lecture presentation on a Tuesday night for a week, and frequent informal lectures with work-in-progress reviews on daily basis.
Instructor Mike Nguyen is available for one-on-one critique as needed for most of the time.