Transcript study abroad orientation - Savannah State University

India
COSTA RICA
Brazil
Canada
Purpose of the orientation
 Receive basic information
 Meet other colleagues
 Interact with a professor from the host country
Basic information
 The country
 Your itinerary
 Logistics
The learning outcomes for the
study abroad
 Main goal: education
 Your academic credits: 6 hours
 Study abroad courses and Independent Study
Your Health and Security
 Insurance
 Be up-to-date with routine vaccinations
 Your prescriptions
 Water, eating habits, first-aid kit
 General safety guidelines
 Traveler’s Diarrhea
 Register with the state department at:
https://travelregistration.state.gov
Travel
 Packing for study abroad: pack lightly, choose luggage
on wheels, no expensive stuff…)
 Jet lag
 In-country travel
Your budget (money)
 ATM/Debit cards
 Traveler’s check
 Cash
 How much to take?
 Housing
Preparing for a trip overseas
 Educate yourself
 Cultural adaptation
 Copy important documents
How to behave Abroad?
 Abide by the law
 Stay away from illegal substances
 No Sexual harassment
 Dress conservatively
 Politics
Study Abroad Code of Conduct
 Please get and read a copy of the
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Study Abroad handbook
No violation of drug laws
No excessive consumption of
alcohol
No vandalism
No fighting
Consequences for violations of the
code of conduct.
Stay in touch
 Daily Blogs
 Weekly reports
Emergencies
 US consulates or embassies
 The Center of International Education (912-358-4152)
 My cell phone (404-310-4575)
Upon your return
 Program evaluation
 Stay involved internationally
China
Costa Rica
Trinidad & Tobago
Questions?