The 31st Symposium of the Collegium will be held in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Founded in 1670 as Charles Towne in honor of King Charles II of England, it is known for its rich history and well-preserved architecture. Charleston is widely regarded as "America's Most Friendly City” and in 2014 was listed as the #2 city in the world to visit, second only to Florence, Italy. Charleston is easily accessible to other tourist destinations, including Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Orlando, FL, Boston, MA, Washington DC, and New York, NY, with non-stop flights available to each. 

Currency
The currency used in America is the United States Dollar (USD). There are ATMs widely available for cash withdrawal. Credit cards are also accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops.

Electricity
The standard electrical voltage in the United States is 110 Volts and 60 Hertz.

Language
The official language of the 31st Symposium is English.

Social Events
All Social Events are included in the registration fee for both delegates and accompanying persons.

Welcome Reception
Sunday, 3 April 2016, 18:30 - 21:30
The Welcome Reception will be held at the Francis Marion Hotel with refreshments and an assortment of hors d’oeuvres.

Boat Ride
Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 17:00 - 19:00
Following in the tradition of past Collegium meetings, a boat ride will take place on the third day of the meeting.

Informal Dinner
Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 19:00 – 22:00
After the boat ride, the Informal Dinner will take place at the South Carolina Aquarium.

Gala Dinner
Thursday, 7 April 2016, 18:00 - 22:30
An elegant dinner will be held on the last evening of the Symposium at Middleton Plantation.

Time Zone
Charleston is in the Eastern Time Zone (EDT), which is four hours behind the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Tipping
Restaurants in Charleston generally expect a tip between 10% and 20%, as do local taxi drivers. In bars, tipping at least $1 per drink is customary. Hotel porters that assist guests with bags expect between $1-$3, depending on how many bags there are.

Travel Arrangements and Airport Transfers
The Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the closest airport to the Francis Marion Hotel. Ground transportation will be provided on a limited basis from the airport to the Francis Marion Hotel on 3 April 2016 and 8 April 2016.

On 3 April 2016 the transportation will leave the airport to the Francis Marion Hotel at 9:00 AM and will run until 19:00 PM. On 8 April 2016 the transportation will leave the Francis Marion Hotel at 5:00 AM and will run until 11:00 AM.

The travel time from the airport to the Francis Marion and back tot he airport roughly takes 30 minutes, so the shuttle will be running about one trip every hour.

Venue
The 31st Symposium of the Collegium will be held at the Francis Marion Hotel.

Weather
The average temperature in April is between 76°F/24°C and 56°F/13°C.

Getting Around Charleston
Although Charleston is an extremely walkable city, if you prefer to use alternate transportation to dinner or a hotel, there are many budget friendly options to suit your needs.

• Scoop - Free fully electric car rides
• CARTA Transit System - The DASH trolley is free
• Charleston Green Taxi
• Charleston Cab Company

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