Pre-Departure Orientation 2009 General Session. AGENDA CHECK-IN Video – “Been There! Your Turn!” General Preparation Health & Safety Abroad Registration.

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Pre-Departure Orientation 2009 General Session

AGENDA CHECK-IN Video – “Been There! Your Turn!” General Preparation Health & Safety Abroad Registration Procedures Ensuring Academic Credits Financial Responsibility Follow Up

Been There! Your Turn! International Ambassadors

General Preparation Barbara Colyar, Director of Study Abroad Know Your Host Country Research: What matters to them & why? politics, pop culture, news, art, history, bias Talk to International Ambassadors ( Passport – no visa without it Consulates – Attitude adjustment; guest Special Services – Disclose for services Culture Shock – 2-week shock PATH - Prepare, Adapt, Time, Humor

Being Safe Abroad Matthew Duncan, Associate Dean for Student Life Student Code of Conduct Abroad -Infractions abroad = SCU -Crimes dealt differently abroad Don’t be a Victim – Tips -Don’t be an obvious foreigner -Make copies of passport -Be aware of cultural sensitivity issues Beware of sublease scam -Check Student Life website for info

Registration Carol Bonney, Assistant Registrar May 15 th - UNIV 199 Study Abroad Advising Hold - Fall Reg. Mandatory Spring Advising Hold – Contact Faculty Advisor or Admin Withdrawal – Registration - Next Term Study Abroad Transcripts – Delays

Abroad Credits Lori Johnson, Special Programs Transcript Analyst Ensuring Credit Transfer - Approval Course Approval Form - Clarity Abroad Transcript – Patience Pass/Fail Abroad – SCU Policy Dropping Classes – Program policy

Financial Responsibilty Alicia Ortiz, Student Services Representative SCU Tuition + Abroad Housing & Program Fees Billing Method – ecampus Financial Holds – Due May 21 st Payment Method – ecampus - All except Associate Programs, Summer Affiliates Financial Aid – 100%; report to Financial Aid Office FERPA Forms – Your Right; Parents Wright Refund Policy – permanent address Dewar Tuition Insurance – Tuition Refund Plan

Important Actions Review Study Abroad Fees ( Review Housing Abroad Policy ( Talk to International Ambassadors Take care of financial holds Opt out SCU Health insurance Submit Course Approval Form Apply for visa (if required)

FOLLOW UP RECOMMENDED EVENTS Being a Woman Abroad May 12, 6 – 7 PM, Kenna 214 Travel Writing Workshop May 13, 5 – 6 PM, Kenna 104 Succeeding Amidst Cultural Shock May 18, 5 – 6 PM, Kennedy Commons

FOLLOW UP TIPS, HANDBOOK, CHECKLIST Location-specific Tips Sheet Study Abroad Handbook Pre-Departure Checklist Study Abroad Handbook , page 42

Questions?