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On Being “Lucky” and being “Diligent”; Finding Community Abroad

I recently had a conversation with a friend about host families, roommates, and the concept of being “lucky.” This friend, who has recently been diagnosed with celiac disease, is spending the spring semester in another country, where they are navigating both a new language and new challenges to their health. 

“I am really lucky,” they said, “my host family is accommodating and kind. I could have landed anywhere, and I’ve landed somewhere welcoming and supportive.”

The IES Abroad orientation program is designed to ease you into life in Sydney, giving you guidance and support as you begin to adjust to your new surroundings. Attendance is compulsory. If you know you will not be able to attend orientation please email your Program Advisor beforehand. Orientation includes the following: A staff-guided welcome at the airport and charter bus transportation to Sydney housing Information packets, maps of the city, student guide Information on academics, health & safety, and life in Australia Welcome reception with meal
Entry Documents A visa is an official authorization affixed to your passport, which gives proof that you have the permission of the Australian government to enter Australia and study for the allotted time. Confirm your place in the program Submit the Confirmation Form by the deadline posted in your account. Obtain and check your passport Obtain a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the program end date, has two blank pages, and is signed on the appointed line. If you don't have a valid passport, apply for one immediately, and discuss with your IES Internships Program Advisor...
Confirm Your Spot & Understand Arrival Instructions Wait until you have officially confirmed your spot in the program and completely read arrival and departure information prior to booking your flights. Once you are confirmed, you will be responsible for booking your own travel. When booking flights, please keep in mind flight times and time differences. In many cases, you may need to depart the day before to arrive in your program host country on the official arrival date. IES Abroad strongly encourages you to book flexible flights and/or contact the airline to determine their cancellation...
What You Can Expect to Receive From Us To be prepared for study abroad, there are lots of important steps you need to take. From choosing a program to arriving on-site, we’re here for you every step of the way. Throughout the process, we’ll send you some important things over email, like documents for your visa application (if applicable), housing assignments, and arrival instructions. Visa Letters (if applicable) We will send some of the letters that you will need to submit to the consulate with your visa application. Read the “Visa & Entry Documents“ section of the "Passports and Visas" tab...
Early Departure Policy It is not possible to reschedule a final exam or final paper deadline in order to accommodate early departure for personal travel, including plans to attend events such as a friend or relative's wedding, a family reunion, or a graduation ceremony. Plan ahead and make sure our program dates do not conflict with your personal plans before you confirm your place in the program.

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Early Departure Policy It is not possible to reschedule a final exam or final paper deadline in order to accommodate early departure for personal travel, including plans to attend events such as a friend or relative's wedding, a family reunion, or a graduation ceremony. Plan ahead and make sure our program dates do not conflict with your personal plans before you confirm your place in the program.
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