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International students at Georgia Tech represent 104 different countries

14th Annual Georgia Tech Study & Work Abroad Fair

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Student Center Ballroom
 Exhibitor set-up begins at 9:00am

Dear Prospective Exhibitors for the Georgia Tech Study and Work Abroad Fair,

The Student Center is #104 on the online campus map.

You may park in the Student Center Visitor Lot (see PARKING information below)  

Here, we have outlined general information about the following:

If you have any questions about the Study and Work Abroad Fair that are not addressed here, please feel free to e-mail us at safair@oie.gatech.edu.  We look forward to seeing you on October 20!

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now closed.
Please email safair@oie.gatech.edu if you have any questions.
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MEALS

A light breakfast will be available for representatives during set-up.  Additionally, a box lunch for one representative per program/table will be provided for no additional cost.  You are welcome to purchase additional box lunches for $10 each. 

Several restaurants and a food court are located nearby in the Student Center and Student Center Commons, which can be viewed at www.gatechdining.com

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HOTELS

The following hotels are located near the Georgia Tech campus. Please note that all rates are subject to change.

Hampton Inn (previously Holiday Inn Express) Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
244 North Avenue, NW, Atlanta
404-881-0881
Rates start at $115.00 + tax
Distance to GT: 0.17 miles		 800 Spring St. NW, Atlanta
404-874-9200
Rates start at $139.00 + tax
   
Atlanta Renaissance Hotel Midtown Suites
590 W. Peachtree Street, N.W., Atlanta
404-881-6000
Rates start at $139.00 + tax
Distance to GT: 1.31 miles		 35 14th Street NE, Atlanta
404-876-8888
Rates start at $149.00 + tax
Distance to GT: 2.06 miles
   


All of these hotels are within walking distance of a MARTA (subway/metro) station. www.itsmarta.com

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DIRECTIONS

From the North: Take 75 or 85 South to 75/85 South (they merge to form the Downtown Connector) and take exit 249D - North Avenue.  Make a right on North Avenue.  Cross Techwood Drive (the first light) and continue on North Avenue approximately two blocks to Cherry Street. Turn right onto Cherry Street and then left onto Ferst Drive. This is the main route into campus.  Follow Ferst Drive and turn right at the Student Center Lot/Deck ticket booth. At the entrance to the Visitor’s Parking lot, please take a ticket. There is an hourly parking rate.

From the South: Take 75 or 85 North to 75/85 North (they merge to form the Downtown Connector).  Take Exit 249D - Spring Street/West Peachtree Street. At the top of the exit ramp, proceed through the first intersection (Spring Street). At the next intersection, turn left onto West Peachtree. Continue on West Peachtree for approximately one block and turn left on North Avenue. Cross over the interstate and Techwood Drive. Turn right onto Cherry Street and then left onto Ferst Drive.  Follow Ferst Drive and turn right at the Student Center Lot/Deck ticket booth. At the entrance to the Visitor’s Parking lot, please take a ticket. There is an hourly parking rate.

This is the main route into campus

Click  here  to  view  a  campus  map.

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PARKING

PLEASE NOTE: Parking on our campus is very limited.  We have been informed that the Student Center Lot fills up between 9:00-10:00 am.  After 10:00 am, it is likely that no spaces will be available in this lot.  In order to secure your space, please plan to arrive early! Please note that parking fees apply.

To see your visitor parking options, please visit:

www.parking.gatech.edu/parking/1_on_campus_parking/1_visitor_parking/

The Student Center Visitor Lot is your closest parking option and is #42 on the campus map.

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Advertising

We will publicize the fair via print, video, and radio media.  In the event that you wish to place an ad in the campus newspaper, Technique, http://nique.net/ and click on “advertising info” for information regarding costs and deadlines for submission of ads.

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