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Pre-Departure Orientation

At the end of each semester, the OIS staff holds a MANDATORY pre-departure orientation meeting for all students scheduled to study abroad in the following semester or summer. This meeting is an important way for our office to convey information that will be relevant to your pre-departure planning and your time abroad. It is also a chance for you to ask any pressing questions and meet with past participants from your study abroad program. In particular, we emphasis three major themes: general logistics, health & safety advice, and culture shock preparedness. Each section below contains important links and resources that are referenced in our face-to-face pre-departure meeting.

Logistics

The logistics section will answer all your questions about course registration, financial responsibilities, required paperwork, and what to pack.

 

Health & Safety

The Health & Safety section addresses important steps that everyone should take to stay safe overseas.

 

Introduction to Culture & Culture Shock

Even the most prepared traveler experiences some type of culture shock. Use this information to take the shock out of studying abroad.

 

Talk with Former Students

Allows you to connect you with students who have already returned from study abroad. VISTA is a student group of returned study abroaders who are excited to share their experiences and advice with you!

  • ALL CIEE Program Participants for Fall & Summer - Tuesday April 10, 2007 at 4PM Devon room.
  • ALL Italy and Spain Programs - Friday April 13, 2007 at 2:30PM in CEER Multi Media Lecture Hall.
  • ALL UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand students: - Friday April 20, 2007 at 2:30PM in Bartley Hall room 3001
  • ALL E.U., Asia, and programs not listed above -Friday April 27, 2007 at 2:30PM in the Connelly Center Cinema room.
  • NON-VU Summer Programs - May 1, 2007 at 2:30PM in CEER Multi Media Lecture Hall.

 

Failure to attend the MANDATORY pre-departure meeting and submit all required supporting documents will jeopardize your ability to study abroad. Students who have a time conflict with the pre-departure meeting should contact their OIS adviser for additional instructions.