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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Dublin City University was founded in 1980 and is part of the National University of Ireland system. The Helix, Ireland’s largest arts center, is based on campus. DCU is known as a young and innovative institution with approximately 10,000 registered students and is best known for its research centers. The academic structure is a modular framework. DCU has a vibrant international office and hosts students from all corners of the globe. The campus is situated between Dublin Airport and the city center and is bordered on two sides by Ballymun Road and Collins Avenue. The DCU campus is about a 20...

IES Abroad Orientation The on-site IES Abroad Orientation program is held on the first two days of the program and covers information about IES Abroad policies, wellness, health care, insurance, and student life. DCU Orientation In addition to IES Abroad orientation, you will also participate in DCU’s two-day international student orientation. During orientation at DCU, you will attend sessions about student support and development, computer services, finding your way around campus, practical information on being an international student, and how to succeed academically. During orientation...