Pre-Departure Orientation
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 10am-12pm
All students must complete all pre-departure requirements to participate in an education abroad program. This includes attending their regional orientation in order to participate. There are no exceptions.
At regional orientations, you will:
- Address expectations for your upcoming experience
- Hear from study abroad alumni and international students about their experiences with the culture of your host region
- Meet other students who are studying abroad in your host region
- Learn how to prepare for your upcoming experience
| Regional Orientation: All 2013 Summer and Fall/FY Students Saturday, April 20, 2013 10am-12pm | |
|---|---|
| Region | Room Location |
| Spain | Tydings 2109 |
| Latin America and the Caribbean | Tydings 1102 |
| Asia | Tydings 0130 |
| Italy | Tydings 0117 |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | Art-Sociology 2203 |
| Africa/Middle East | Art-Sociology 2309 |
| Europe (except the UK, Italy, & Spain) | Skinner 0200 |
| Australia/New Zealand | Tydings 2106 |
Maryland-in Programs
Students participating in Maryland-in programs are required to attend their program’s orientation in addition to the regional orientation. This meeting will go over the specifics of your particular program.
All Maryland-in Program orientations will run from 4:00pm - 6:00pm.
| Program | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland-in-Barcelona | Tuesday, March 26 | Tawes 0236 |
| Maryland-in-Rome | Tuesday, March 26 | St. Mary's Hall (Language House)Multipurpose Room |
| Maryland-in-Copenhagen | Wednesday, March 27 | Tydings 2108 |
| Maryland-in-London | Thursday, March 28 | Tydings 1114 |
| Maryland-in-Nice | Tuesday, April 2 | Taliaferro 1101 |
| Maryland-in-Berlin | Wednesday, April 3 | Tydings 2108 |
| Maryland-in-Havana | April TBD | American University TBD |
Short Term Faculty-led
Students participating in short-term faculty-led programs are required to attend a program-specific meeting with their Program Director, in addition to the regional orientation. Your Program Director will give you the details and specifics of the time and date of your meeting.