International students at City St George's, University of London participate in an orientation prior to the start of the semester that introduces them to the university. This is a good opportunity to meet other students and to make sure you have all the information you may need regarding health, finances, academics, etc. Specific details will be shared nearer the time of the orientation. Students taking courses at City St George's University are required by the university to attend the orientation there. Students who fail to attend this orientation will have their course registration cancelled...

Prior to orientation activities at your university, you will attend a mandatory IES Abroad orientation day at the beginning of the semester. Orientation includes detailed information about health and safety in London and the United Kingdom, academic advising, cultural adjustment, housing, and other important topics. Our aim is to help you become acquainted with London and student life in the United Kingdom You will also learn how to use the IES Abroad London staff as a resource to supplement your immersion in university student life. During the orientation period, you will be invited to a...

Part-time Internships Interning during your study abroad semester is an excellent way to gain professional experience in an international setting. It can enhance your employability, strengthen your intercultural communication skills, and deepen your understanding of Austrian culture. At IES Abroad Vienna, our internship program connects you with a wide range of professional sectors through our strong network of local companies and organizations. All internships are academic in nature and paired with an accompanying internship seminar. We offer five thematic seminar tracks: Arts & Culture...

Information for Preregistration Your initial course schedule will be based on your Course Preference Form, which you will receive via email within a month of the confirmation deadline. You must select your course preferences according to your highest academic needs. Certain courses are in high demand; therefore, we cannot guarantee that your schedule will reflect all your selected courses. Nevertheless, students who complete the course preference form within the initial course registration period will have priority in the placement process. They are also the only students who may qualify to...

At the beginning of each term, an orientation week is held for all international students. This orientation will give you a chance to get acquainted with Queen Mary, the city of London, and other international students before the first week of class begins. During orientation, various temporary services are also set up on campus, such as a large discount store to buy basic living supplies inexpensively. You will find many of the informational sessions helpful and the tours and social events enjoyable. The itinerary for the orientation will be emailed to you by Queen Mary.

UNSW Course Selection UNSW courses typically are worth 6 Units of Credit (UOC) and 6 UOC are equivalent to 4 IES Abroad credits. , You must carry a full load while studying abroad at UNSW, which is the equivalent of 18 units of credit (about 3 classes) and 12 IES Abroad credits for the trimester. Because there are so many different points and credit systems in the US, please check with the academic advisor on your home campus to ensure that credits will transfer. IES Abroad students can take courses in the various faculties including the Arts & Design, Arts & Social Sciences, Built Environment...

Internship Attendance Policy Attendance is mandatory for all IES Abroad classes, including course-related trips. Any exams, tests, presentations, or other work missed due to student absences can only be rescheduled in cases of documented medical or family emergencies. There will be no penalty for the first absence in the Internship Seminar. A second absence will result in three percentage points being deducted from the final grade. A third absence will result in a maximum grade of C for the course. A fourth absence will result in a grade of F. Attendance at the internship placement, at the...

The required IES Abroad Internships course provides an introduction to the cultural context for the internship placement by examining cultural issues in the workplace with a particular focus on preparation for entering the work environment. Writing and discussion topics also introduce the concept of skill-building in cross-cultural competencies including communication, teamwork, and conflict mediation. The on-site classroom discussions enable you to fully appreciate what you are learning at the internship host organization. Seminar topics include: Résumé Writing & Interview Coaching...