The IES Abroad Orientation program lasts four days and covers detailed information about IES policies, wellness, health care and insurance, course registration and academic expectations, immigration, IES events, and cultural adjustment. Following the IES Abroad orientation, you will also attend the NTSI (GSA) orientation. During this orientation, you will be introduced to NTSI (GSA) staff and students, learn NTSI (GSA) rules and regulations, and will discuss your set course load to help you feel prepared to begin. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask specific questions, as well. Take a...

Overview Dunmore Lang is a secular Residential College with students from all walks of life. Most Aussie students live at home whenever possible while they are at University. This means that the vast majority of Aussie students living in a college either come from rural New South Wales or out of state. Dunmore Lang is located on Macquarie University grounds, only one block away from the shopping center and train station. Experienced senior staff live on site with duty staff available after-hours and on weekends. Resident Advisors (RAs) are available on each floor to help students manage the...

There are three types of entry requirements for students in the Netherlands: an EU passport holder a passport requiring a VVR (Dutch Residence Permit) a passport requiring a VVR and MVV (Visa) EU Passport Holders If you are an EU passport holder and your passport is currently valid, you will not be required to obtain any further documentation to study in the Netherlands. Please check the country list to confirm. Dutch Residence Permit Passport holders requiring a Dutch Residence Permit (VVR) are as follows: United States Australia New Zealand Canada United Kingdom Japan Monaco Vatican City...

A residence permit is an official authorization permitting study and travel within a particular country. Your Dutch residence permit is proof that you have the permission of the Dutch government to stay in their country for an allotted time. According to Dutch law, students planning to stay for a period of three months or longer, which applies to all IES Abroad students, must apply for a residence permit. The Netherlands Immigration and Naturalization Department (IND) requires that students submit documentation before they arrive in the Netherlands in order to obtain this residence permit...

Overview Student Village North Ryde (SVNR) is located across the street from the campus of Macquarie University, about a 10 to 15-minute walk to the center of campus and 45-to-55 minutes to the City Center by public transportation. Student Village North Ryde now has over 890 rooms, and consists of multiple two-story townhouses and apartment blocks. There are three different styles, which are divided into the east and west areas of the Village, and both sides feature differently formatted apartments. Students will likely share their apartment with other international students and local...

Intro: Additional Fee: $750 for single room option Commute to Yonsei University: Meal Plan: None. Towels, Sheets, & Laundry: Etiquette:

IES Abroad Mandatory Orientation 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. The IES Abroad Sydney orientation will begin on the night of the official arrival day and attendance is compulsory. If you know you will not be able to attend orientation, please email your IES Program Advisor beforehand. Orientation includes the following: Arrival and settling into your accommodations Welcome Dinner Orientation session Daytrip to the Blue Mountains, along with a visit to a wildlife...

Storing Luggage in Sydney You may consider investigating the Sydney airport, a local hostel, or www.baggagestorage.com.au for more information.

Arrival In Sydney Book your flight so that you arrive into the Sydney International Airport (SYD) on the morning of the official program arrival date, before 11am. As most international flights arrive in Sydney in the morning, this shouldn’t be a problem, and you will have plenty of time to arrive at your accommodation and rest. Keep in mind that when flying to Sydney you cross the International Date Line, which means that most flights leaving from the United States arrive in Australia two calendar days later (e.g., flights leaving the United States on Thursday night arrive in Australia on...

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