Before you go abroad you will have the opportunity to attend a number of university co-ordinated pre-departure training and briefing sessions, in addition to anything that may be being offered by your school or placement provider.
These pre-departure sessions are for students going abroad for the full academic year 2026-27.
N.B WHERE DUPLICATE SESSIONS ARE HELD, STUDENTS ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO ATTEND ONE OF EACH OF THE COMPULSORY SESSION DATES. ATTENDANCE WILL BE MONITORED!
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Tuesday 24th February 15:00 – 16:00 |
IEP Academic Guidance: This will take place on Teams. This is a compulsory session for students on the International Exchange Programme. |
International Exchange Programme Students |
Teams Session |
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Thursday 19th March, |
Q&A: A drop-in on-line Teams session where you can ask questions relating to the go-abroad process. UoM Teams account required! |
All UG students who are due to go on a full year or semester placement in 26/27 |
Teams Session |
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Monday 20th of April 15:00 – 16:00 |
Q&A: A drop-in on-line Teams session where you can ask questions relating to the go-abroad process. UoM Teams account required! |
All UG students who are due to go on a full year or semester placement in 26/27 |
Teams Session |
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Thursday 23rd of April 14:00 – 15:00 |
IEP Academic Guidance: This will take place on Teams. This is a compulsory session for students on the International Exchange Programme. |
International Exchange Programme Students only for semester 2 exchange |
Teams Session |
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Wednesday 29th of April 10:00 – 16:00 |
Accommodation drop-in session: drop into the Atrium to speak to the Global Guidance Ambassadors (GGAs) with any accommodation queries you may have. This is an optional activity. |
All UG Students travelling abroad in 26/27 |
The Atrium, |
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On-line resource |
Travel Practicalities: a video of a workshop exploring travel essential tips |
All students, especially inexperienced travellers |
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