Short-Term Pre-Departure Orientation
The Study Abroad Office will be holding the following sessions featured below to prepare all students accepted to short-term (spring-break and summer) programs for their time abroad.
Additional program-specific meetings may be organized by your program director and/or in-country program provider. Be sure to regularly check your NC State email account for any updates.
Spring Break Pre-Departure Orientation
| Session | Date | Time | Link | Topics Discussed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Break Pre-Departure Orientation | Tuesday, February 20 | 4-5:30pm | Slides | Required session for all spring break study abroad students. Find out information on pre-departure timeline, billing & payments, and health & safety |
Summer Pre-Departure Orientation
| Session | Date | Time | Link | Topics Discussed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Study Abroad Orientation Kickoff! | Thursday, March 21 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Slides | Required session for all summer study abroad students. Find out information on pre-departure timeline, billing & payments, and health & safety |
| International Travel 101 | Wednesday, April 3 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Slides | Get travel tips on passports, packing, navigating airports, and more |
| Saving Money While Abroad | Tuesday, April 9 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Slides | Tips on creating a budget and saving money during your study abroad program |
| Partner Programs Pre-Departure Orientation | Tuesday, April 16 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | In-person, Lampe Rm 216 | This session is required for students participating in Summer Partner Programs. This is a great way to meet other students on your program. |
Self-Guided Pre-Departure Resources
Students must be logged in to their NC State account to access resources
| Session | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gender & Sexuality Concerns Abroad | Resource Slides | Explore gender & sexuality culture differences for women and the LGBTQIA+ community with resources provided by the LGBTQ Pride Center |
| Mental Health & Wellness Abroad | Resource Slides | Tips on navigating culture shock and mental health while abroad with resources from the Counseling Center and Prevention Services |
| Developing Cultural Competence | Resource Handout | Tools and skills for engaging and navigating with a new culture while studying abroad with resources provided by the Global Training Initiative |
| Traveling Trauma-Informed | Resource Slides | Resources provided by Dr. Kaelie Giffel and the NC State Women's Center. Learn more about identifying IPV and travelling trauma-informed. |
| Identity-based Resources | Website | Resources for diverse identities such as race & ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, first-generation, religion, disability access and more. |