Advice for a First Timer?

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Advice for a First Timer?

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Hey everyone! I"m new here to HAB1. I'm attending ASA from Aug 14-19 later this summer. I was wondering if anyone could share any advice for a first timer. That would be great! Thanks! :D

P.S. Thanks so much for helping me set up the account again Vincent!!!
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Hey, friend. Here's some tips that I've found very useful:

http://habforum.hab1.com/viewtopic.php?t=1122

http://habforum.hab1.com/viewtopic.php?t=1199

In addition, I have some personal tips for you.

1. Always bond with your team mates. Space Camp is 10% Space and 90% finding a new family.

2. Vending machine above the UAE sells juice for dirt cheap. Take advantage of it.

3. Please, for the love of GOD, be mischevious.

4. Talk late into the night.

5. Communication is clear on any mission.

6. Talk to Dr. von Tiesenhausen personally. Get a picture with him, get his autograph. He is an awesome, awesome man with awesome lectures and an awesome story to tell. You will not regret it. If you don't know who he is, he was a member of Dr. Werhner von Braun (the creator of Space Camp)'s rocket team that defected from Nazi Germany to the United States.

7. In reference to the above tip, DO NOT ask Dr. von T about World War II, Hitler, Nazism, or anything even remotely related to that period of time.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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Revan wrote:6. Talk to Dr. von Tiesenhausen personally. Get a picture with him, get his autograph. He is an awesome, awesome man with awesome lectures and an awesome story to tell. You will not regret it. If you don't know who he is, he was a member of Dr. Werhner von Braun (the creator of Space Camp)'s rocket team that defected from Nazi Germany to the United States.

7. In reference to the above tip, DO NOT ask Dr. von T about World War II, Hitler, Nazism, or anything even remotely related to that period of time.
Would he be mad if I spoke German to him? I've taken two years of German at school.
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I wouldn't think so, so long as you ask him if he still speaks it.
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Drink lots of water on outdoor days.
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Post by GoAskAimzy »

Thanks so much for all this great info Revan!

bnaviar, I have a question. Should I bring a refillable water bottle? Will there be places to refill it throughout the day or will I need to buy water? Thanks! :]
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GoAskAimzy wrote:Thanks so much for all this great info Revan!

bnaviar, I have a question. Should I bring a refillable water bottle? Will there be places to refill it throughout the day or will I need to buy water? Thanks! :]
You're very welcome. :) Since Bnavair hasn't answered in a while, I'll go ahead and answer your question.

Waterbottles are fine to bring; however, they can be a hassle to bring around. I highly suggest investing in a CamelBak. It allows you to bring water around with you wherever you go, along with storing your things that you might want to bring with you, such as your Space Camp journal, paper, writing utensils, etc...

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What he said . :D
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I brought a small shoulder bag (backpack) that held my camera, water bottle, notebook, pens, duct tape, sunscreen, etc. There are drinking fountains around campus. Also, the cafeteria workers will refill your water bottle with water (and ice) if asked nicely. (At least they did for me.)

CamelBacks (reservoir systems) are really great for outdoor activities, yet may not be the most convenient when you're in the simulators. Just my experience.

As always, be sure to completely empty any water bottles or reservoir systems BEFORE you get to the airport. Chugging 2L of water at security isn't pleasant... :oops:
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Thanks again Revan, bnaviar and SpaceCanada! That's some great info right there! I'm incredibly excited, since school is almost over and its about 2 months away... :]

DanM, I'm glad to see a fellow ASA attendee this year, but I wish we could have been in the same session... :(

I just realized that I'm going to be there for the Hall of Fame Induction weekend... So that should be fun... I was also wondering how much money I should put on my giftcard/ bracelet thing. And do we have to pay for the special museum exhibitions beforehand? Thanks again everyone!
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So the Hall of Fame is back on for Aug 19/20? What's the latest on this? Nothing has been announced to my knowledge. It's not on the Space Camp event calendar either. I don't think we're having a hall of fame event this year :(

http://www.spacecamp.com/mu/calendar/20 ... %2F2011-08
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I asked about this yesterday on facebook. They said their would be an announcement made today sometime. I'm getting the impression their wont be one this year.
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Vincent posted about it yesterday. Check www.hab1.com homepage for the details.
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GoAskAimzy wrote: I was also wondering how much money I should put on my giftcard/ bracelet thing. And do we have to pay for the special museum exhibitions beforehand? Thanks again everyone!
Allow yourself around fifteen to twenty dollars a day for spending money if you've got it; if not, be frivolous and do about ten. That'll cover costs for vending machines and anything else interesting you might happen to find. As for the giftshop at the end, I usually bring about fifty. One year I splurged myself and bought one of the hundred-dollar flight jackets (which I do not regret in the least).

As far as I know, you have to pay for special exhibits beforehand. Ask a counselor or someone on here for confirmation, though. I know that Digger could tell you.

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Post by MusicalDog14 »

Um, I got back from my first year in June. I would highly, suggest bringing your cell phone, if you plan to have contact with family. If you dont, bond with campers to use theirs! Also, the beds arnt the plushest things in the world. If yo u are a deep, fast sleeper, fine, if not, bring a mattress pad. Bring LOTS of money for vending machines. The food is edible, but...you get the point. Otherwise, have fun! I know I did!
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Post by GoAskAimzy »

Thanks to everybody for all their help and advice about camp! I'm leaving in a week!!! :D Soooo excited!

I was wondering, if anyone has an last minute advice right before I go. Thanks so much in advance! :)
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Take LOTS and LOTS of pictures!!! You will be so glad you did later on.

Also, be sure to get everyone's contact info so you can keep in touch!!

And encourage all of your teammates to sign up here at HAB1.com when they get home!
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Hey everyone! I'm leaving for camp early tomorrow morning! I'd like to thank everyone for their help, and I'll talk to you all when I get back! :)
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