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In the days following your arrival, you will participate in the IES Abroad orientation, which is mandatory for all students. The orientation includes important information about health and safety, housing, academics, and student life in the city. During the orientation week, you will also receive 15 hours of German language instruction. We will lead you through the process of receiving a residence permit for the duration of your studies with IES Abroad Berlin. If you do not have an international plan for your mobile, IES Abroad staff will offer to assist you in getting a German SIM card.
Passport If you have not already done so, apply for your passport immediately! You must have a valid passport before you can apply for any other required travel documents. Your passport must be signed and valid for at least six months beyond the end date of your program. If it is not valid for at least six months beyond the program end date, you must renew it immediately before applying for any required visa or entry permit. Please be aware that when creating an airline reservation and/or applying for a visa, you should use the same name, sex, and birth date that is on your government-issued...

Nice: The Month Before

For the entire month of December, I have worried tirelessly about my upcoming trip to Nice. I’ve contemplated everything under the sun: if my suitcase was going to fit all the clothes I wanted to bring, if I would have enough time to see all the places I wanted to see… the list goes on. I feel as if I am so unprepared for what is to come and there is nothing I can do about it. 

It feels like this is the calm before the storm. It was all too much to think about at once. 

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