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 in semester 2 of academic year 2025-26.
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!
| Tuesday18th November, 12:00 noon - 13:00h |
Travel Approval Q&A: A drop-in on-line Teams session where you can ask questions relating to the travel approval process. Students should watch the Safety Abroad compulsory briefing before attending this session as we will not present details of the process but will address questions you may have during the process.
UoM Teams account required!
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All UG students who are required to request travel approval for a semester 2 placement |
Zoom Session |
| Thursday 23rd October, 10:00-16:00h |
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.
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All UG Students |
The Atrium, |
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Monday 13th October, |
IEP Academic Guidance: This will take place on Zoom. This is a compulsory session for students on the International Exchange Programme. |
International Exchange Programme Students only for semester 2 exchange |
Zoom Session |
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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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