Pre-departure Info Session
Are you going on exchange this winter? Then this information is for you…
Dear Associate Deans and Faculty representatives,
The Pre-Departure Orientation session on October 5, 2009 is quickly approaching. Please remember to inform students travelling in Winter 2010. Note that the next session will take place March 2010. We hope that you will also join us. It would be helpful if you register by filling out the registration form on the website so we know how many people to expect (Enter Type of International Activity as “Other”; Regional Session Desired as “North America”; Country as “Canada”.) Refreshments will be served.
The information below is taken from the website www.mcgill.ca/students/international/predeparture/ .
Pre-departure information sessions
Studying Abroad in Winter 2010? Be prepared!
If you plan to study abroad this year you are required to participate in pre-departure orientation. One way to meet this requirement is to attend the University-wide session being hosted by the Office of International Education. This session will be offered twice a year, once in October and again in March 2010. Use the registration form below to sign up before Monday, September 28.
When:
Monday October 5, 2009
5:00 pm: Plenary Session
6:00 pm: Reception
6:30 pm: Regional Break-out Sessions
RSVP by: Monday, September 28
Where:
Pollack Hall, Strathcona Music Building, 555 Sherbrooke Street West
Why you should go:
At our Pre-Departure Orientation Session, you’ll:
* Learn about the new Travel Guidelines and Travel Registry ;
* Hear from McGill and Canadian government officials about consular services, regional safety, health, travel tips and much more;
* Participate in regional break-out sessions where you’ll meet country specialists and students from those regions; and
* Mingle with other students who are studying abroad.