1. Pre-Departure Orientation 2009 General Session

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

3. Been There! Your Turn! International Ambassadors

4. 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 (www.scu.edu/studyabroad/ambassadors)www.scu.edu/studyabroad/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 www.scu.edu/studyabroad

5. 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 www.scu.edu/studentlife

6. 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 – studyabroad@scu.edu Registration - Next Term Study Abroad Transcripts – Delays www.scu.edu/registrar

7. 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 www.scu.edu/drahmann

8. Financial Responsibilty Alicia Ortiz, Student Services Representative SCU Tuition + Abroad Housing & Program Fees www.scu.edu/studyabroad/fees www.scu.edu/studyabroad/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 www.collegerefund.com www.scu.edu/bursar

9. Important Actions Review Study Abroad Fees (www.scu.edu/studyabroad/fees) Review Housing Abroad Policy (www.scu/studyabroad/thinking/housing.cfm) Talk to International Ambassadors Take care of financial holds Opt out SCU Health insurance Submit Course Approval Form Apply for visa (if required) www.scu.edu/studyabroad

10. 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

11. FOLLOW UP TIPS, HANDBOOK, CHECKLIST Location-specific Tips Sheet www.scu.edu/studyabroad/orientation Study Abroad Handbook 2009-2010 www.scu.edu/studyabroad/orientation Pre-Departure Checklist Study Abroad Handbook 2009-2010, page 42

12. Questions?