Quag,
Let me know if you need any info on the stay. I would put some effort into the 60 hrs of study prior. It will make your 2 wks much more pleasant. I would not say that its required, but the dudes I know that didnt study prior, came back with a weird look on their face and proceeded to encourage the before study. I should have studied more, but what I did helped out.
I am not sure what you already know or dont know, so be sure to ask the specifics. This is certainly the place for answers...and opinions.
m2