Pre-Departure Orientation
What to pack, what to expect, how to settle in. Includes a session with current students at your destination.
What's included
- 90-minute pre-departure session with a counselor
- Country-specific packing checklist and budget guide
- Banking, SIM card, and accommodation setup advice
- Cultural adjustment tips from someone who has been there
- Q&A with a current student at your destination university
- Emergency contact resources for your first weeks
About this service
The first three weeks at a new university in a new country shape the rest of your experience. Students who arrive prepared settle in fast, make friends sooner, and avoid the expensive mistakes that come from cultural unfamiliarity. This session pays for itself by the first week.
How it works
- 1 Schedule your session 2-4 weeks before departure.
- 2 We send a pre-session questionnaire so we can tailor the call to your situation.
- 3 The 90-minute call covers logistics, money, accommodation, and culture.
- 4 We connect you with a current student at your university for the final 30 minutes.
- 5 You leave with a written summary of everything we covered.
Questions about this service
How is this different from a Google search? +
We focus on what is actually different about your specific destination — how to open a bank account without an address, why your country's bank cards may not work at the local supermarket, what to do when your first lecture is in dense academic German. The stuff Google does not surface until you have already messed it up.
Is the current-student call really included? +
Yes, and it is the most valuable part for most students. You ask the questions you would never ask a counselor — about social life, dorms, food, things to worry about.
