Bye bye Saxion!
Exchange Pre-departure meeting

Mr. Johannes de Boer

Coordinator of International Affairs

j.deboer@saxion.nl | +31 6 22 49 05 07 | skype:hannesnl

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17:30 - 18:00 : Study abroad preparation checklist

18:00 - 19:00 : Cultural confusion simulation

Study abroad

preparation checklist

Paperwork

• LA Approval ACT examination board
• Learning agreement ("bijlage 2")
  ​(signed by you, Saxion & partner!)
• Scholarship (Erasmus "bijlage 1", SIMS, SHS)
• DUO OV reimbursement  
• VISA
• Medical records

Finance

• Debit (EU) vs Credit cards (EU/Non EU)
• Take into account:
  • Housing
  • Transportation to and from class as well as around the city
  • Travel on weekends or breaks
  • Entertainment and sightseeing
  • Souvenirs and gifts
  • Emergencies, such as medical care
• Phone Plans & Alternative Communication Options

The new country

You should try and find info for the following:

• Local culture and traditions
• Good and bad areas of the city you'll be living in
• Common scams to keep an eye out for
• Popular food and drink you should try
• Places nearby that you can visit easily (day or weekend trip)
• How the public transportation system works and what lines you'll likely frequent
• Where the closest embassy is and their contact info

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• Take medicines with you,
  you can't buy everything everywhere!
   
• Vaccinations
   
• Travel insurance (often max. 90 days)
   
• Check communication details in Bison! we need your mobile phone number in case of emergencies.

After the mobility

• Some partners send your grades to Saxion. Some do not!
   
• It's your responsibility that your grades reach the IAO or exchange coordinator.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
• Received a scholarship?
  • Often you need to justify afterwards.
  • Otherwise --> Payback time!

Finish your astonishment report:

report/blog/brochure/video/...