General Orientation by OIE
Please contact OIE for the orientation schedule for January and Summer term study-travel courses. For J-term study-travel, the OIE will conduct two general pre-departure orientation sessions in the fall, and students are strongly encouraged to attend one of them. At the orientation students receive information, in addition to this Student Handbook, our session covers topics relevant to all course participants traveling internationally (insurance, money matters, communications, health and safety tips, etc.).
Course/Country Specific Orientation by Instructors
At least one course-specific pre-departure orientation will be conducted by the instructor prior to departure.
The orientation could also include, but should not be limited to the following topics:
- Course requirements
- Off-campus policies and behavioral expectations
- Passports & I.D. for Travel
- Visa and other entry requirements (if required)
- Packing Recommendations
- Money Matters
- Communications
- Contingency Plans
- Health and Safety
- Laws and Customs
- Vaccinations
- Mandatory Insurance Policy
- Barriers to Cross-Cultural Communication
- Reading Assignments for Cultural Clues and Safety Tips
- Reminders:
- Required Forms for Students and Parents/Guardians
- OIE’s general pre-departure orientation for students (see above): – strongly recommended
