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5 Tips On How to Ease Anxious Family & Friends Before You Go Abroad!

Greetings everyone! I am Whitney Rigodon (She/Her), a rising senior at Bryn Mawr College. I am excited to participate in the IES Abroad Summer Internship Vienna Program 2023. As I prepare to go abroad, I understand that there may be a lot of anxious feelings, not only for me but also for my loved ones. If you are in a similar situation where you are the first in your family to go abroad, whether for summer or a semester, you may be venturing into unknown territory. This can be a cause for worry for both you and your family.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience, get to know your new hometown, and your new neighbors while having lots of fun! The principle is simple: expand your cultural learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Cultural excursions merge the fun of traveling and the challenge of learning about and adapting to a new culture with an academic focus on the place you are visiting. We have a wide range of activities available to everyone and catering to a wide cross-section of interests. We know that you are eager to learn about the field trips that will be available during your semester abroad...
All students must bring a laptop computer to access the Internet and to complete coursework. Don’t forget to insure it! Technical Requirements System requirements: internet connection (broadband wired or wireless, 4G/LTE or 5G) Speakers and a microphone; webcam or HD webcam Supported operating systems: macOS X with macOS 10.10 or later, Windows 10 (Home, Pro, or Enterprise), Windows 8 or 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista with SP1 or later, Windows XP with SP3 or later Supported tablet and mobile devices: Surface PRO 2 or higher running Win 8.1 or higher; iPadOS 13 or later Android 5.0x or later...
Early Departure Policy Early departures are not permitted unless warranted by a documented medical or family emergency and approved by IES Abroad. 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.
You may depart at any time on the official departure date. There will be no IES Abroad courses or exams scheduled on this date. You must move out of your housing accommodation on the departure date. If you enroll in partner university courses, you are required to complete partner university exams before departure and depart IES Abroad housing the following day. Partner University Course Dates Partner university courses currently do not have a final exam date and some exams might take place after the official departure date. Because no modifications or early exams are allowed, we encourage you...
Internet-based communication is an easy and free way to maintain contact with family and friends back home and abroad. Check out: Whatsapp for audio calling and messaging Zoom for free internet-based audio and video calling LINE for free voice calls and messages Facetime Google Meet WeChat for audio calling and messaging (primarily used in China) Even if you purchase a basic cell phone abroad, you can use your smartphone's Internet-based communications when you are connected to WiFi. Be sure to check with your cellular provider to ensure that you may access the Internet on your phone without...
Resources for Being You Abroad At IES Abroad, we honor and respect the differences among our students, alumni, staff, faculty and partners. Our staff is aware of and sensitive to the range of issues students experience while adapting to their new international setting and are available to discuss how you are adapting to your host environment and support you in connecting to local resources that can help you find a sense of community and belonging abroad. Our support resources are created for students from a wide range of identities, and we are here to help you have the most enriching study...
IES Global Housing Policy At IES Abroad, we’re known for setting the standard in student health and safety, and that goes for student housing as well. In your host city, we have vetted housing options for our students. Housing might be one of the parts of studying abroad that you and your family are most anxious about. We understand that this experience involves a lot of unknowns and want to help you be comfortable with what living like a local will look like. That also means that you’ll need to keep an open mind and understand that things will be different in your host country. If you do, you...
Our commitment to your health and safety includes international health insurance that covers you from the first day of your program to the last day of your program. Once you have confirmed your place in the program, we will automatically enroll you in Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) international health insurance on your behalf. The mandatory insurance is included in your program cost and cannot be waived unless your school carries the same exact policy through CISI. You will receive an insurance confirmation/registration e-mail prior to departure. The insurance plan is...
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