离岗前的信息

Spending time abroad is a serious undertaking, and it is important that our students are as prepared as possible for this exciting experience.  话虽如此, the Education Abroad Office holds mandatory pre-departure orientation meetings at the end of each semester for our students who will be traveling overseas during an upcoming term.

The pre-departure orientation covers a number of important topics, including but not limited to: health and safety information, 信用转帐, 文化的准备, how to maximize your education abroad experience, and opportunities after study abroad. The orientation gives students the opportunity to connect with other students studying abroad, as well as those who have returned from overseas. Pre-departure orientation also provides an opportunity for students to ask questions as they prepare for their international experience.

学生 will be given a pre-departure guide during the orientation, which includes topics such as:

• 在ISU注册
• Health, Insurance, and 国外安全
• 金钱与预算
• Billing, 金融援助, and Scholarship
• Passports, Visas, and Important Documents
• 打包和旅行准备
• 学者 and registration Abroad
• 文化取向
• 返回信息

出发前检查表

Once you have been accepted into the program of your choice, follow these steps to make sure you have everything in order for your trip abroad.

• 预订机票.

  • You are responsible for purchasing and providing for your transportation. There are multiple travel sites where students can get good flight deals.

• Check to see if a visa or residence permit is required.

  • If so, you need to figure out what you need to do to obtain one. This is very important since many countries have strict requirements, and may take some time.
  • Follow this link to find the requirements for your host country.

• Get us copies of the following:

  • Flight Itinerary (Departure and Return dates)
  • 签证文件

• 仔细检查每件事!

  • Most programs have forms to complete and return, such as up-front housing deposits that must be paid to secure accommodations. Once you receive your official program acceptance letter and packet of information, look it over to make sure you don't miss anything.

• 管理你的财务.

  • If you are eligible for FINANCIAL AID, make sure all your paperwork has been signed, arrangements for direct deposit have been made, 等. Loan notes must be signed before you leave and they will be sent to your home address. You may also want to sign a POWER OF ATTORNEY in case your parents need to sign a check for you.

• Clear all holds on your ISU account.

  • 如果你不这么做, you will not be able to register for the following semester while you’re abroad.

• 制定预算.

  • A good financial plan will save a lot of headache later. 也, bring several different forms of payment on your trip. Talk with your parents about money and do some research on your specific situation.

• 接触住宿生活.

  • Only if you need to reserve a room for when you return to ISU.

• 经常检查你的ISU电子邮件.

  • This is the best and easiest way to keep informed as messages are sent regularly to all students going abroad. 也, be sure to check your ISU email for messages about registration, financial aid, bills, 等...

• 更新免疫接种.

  • Different countries require different immunizations. It is your responsibility to find out which immunizations are required. 请查看 疾病预防控制中心 了解更多信息.

• 和你的医生谈谈.

  • This is important regarding any medications that you take regularly. It is often possible to get a supply to last the entire time you are away. Your doctor should make a list of the prescriptions you are taking with you and may also need to provide the generic name for the medications you are taking.

• 读!

  • 读 as much as possible about your host country (climate, 海关, 规章制度, currency relative to the dollar).

• 复制，复制，复制!

  • Make two copies of the following: your passport, 信用卡, ATM卡, 任何特殊签证文件, 机票, and any other important documents. Take a copy with you, store one in a safe place, and leave one at home.

• Provide your family with contact information.

  • Be sure to give the office’s email address (ISU-StudyAbroad@mail.ahlfdc.com) and phone number to your parents. If they have any questions while you are away, direct them to the ISU Education Abroad Office. 也, give them the address and emergency contact information of your host housing and host coordinator. 当地的U.S. Embassy is also a good number to have.

• Attend the MANDATORY pre-departure orientation.

  • You must attend, but parents/guardians are also encouraged to attend. The date and time will be announced in advance.

• 下载 WhatsApp 移动设备上.

  • ​In the event of an emergency, this will be used by the Education Abroad Office to contact you.
  • You will be required to provide us with your contact information.

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