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IDC Student Exchange Program: Pre-Departure Orientation 2013-2014

IDC Student Exchange Program: Pre-Departure Orientation 2013-2014. Today’s Discussion includes:. Academics abroad / Learning Agreement Financial planning Health and safety preparedness Culture Shock. “One’s destination is never just a place, but a new way of seeing things”.

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IDC Student Exchange Program: Pre-Departure Orientation 2013-2014

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  1. IDC Student Exchange Program: Pre-Departure Orientation 2013-2014

  2. Today’s Discussion includes: • Academics abroad / Learning Agreement • Financial planning • Health and safety preparedness • Culture Shock “One’s destination is never just a place, but a new way of seeing things” - Henry Miller

  3. Learning Agreement: • Determine which courses you will need to fulfill your degree requirements • Have your academic advisor approve course specifics to your major • Make sure to have everything done BEFORE you go • Keep in mind that there may be changes once you arrive • We also need the names of the lecturers! Often times they do not appear on the transcript

  4. Financial planning • Tuition payments at partner institutions is waived for IDC exchange students • All tuition payments are made to the IDC. Make Sure everything is paid before you go! • Students are responsible for: • Flight • medical & travel insurance • Visa – check regulations! • Housing • Personal Travel • Books • All other misc. costs (i.e., “Study Abroad Fee” or “Orientation Fee”) while abroad

  5. Financial planning, cont. • Budget how much you will spend weekly/monthly. Take into account that you will want to include personal expenses for travelling / going out • Do not count on working while abroad • Get your ISIC / Erasmus Student Card

  6. Health & Safety • Some Universities will require you to enroll in their health insurance plan. (Some are more expensive than others) • Check what is covered, and what is not! • Plan for prescriptions • RRIS Students: Keep in mind that ‘Harel’ does not cover pre-existing conditions if you cancel your insurance while abroad “Love all, trust few, do wrong to none.”- Shakespeare

  7. Culture Shock • Learn about local customs and regulations. Be prepared that culture shock happens to everyone. • Expect that teaching and learning styles will be different. • Remember that you are subject to your host university’s laws and are not protected by Israeli / IDC Law • Try not to get caught in the ‘exchange student’ bubble • http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Looking-Like-an-American-Tourist

  8. Misc. • Check Visa Regulations! • Visit our website for information & documents • Housing for Fall semester exchange students • Send us your blogs / photos / videos • Stay safe 

  9. Most Importantly…. Study hard, grow your social network, and have fun! Keep in touch!

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