Pre-Departure Orientation
Prior to your education abroad experience, you will participate in a mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Office of Global Education. During this orientation, you will be provided with information including but not limited to:
- international travel procedures;
- in-country resources;
- health and safety resources and information;
- culture shock and resources to help prepare for living abroad.
All students are encouraged to register with the Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) prior to departure.
You can also review a wide variety of resources we’ve pulled together for you on our “Before You Go” page.
All ISEP students will participate in additional orientations which include:
- A pre-departure health and safety orientation video;
- A pre-departure program-specific orientation;
- An on-site orientation with your host institution.
Keep an eye out for email invitations to these pre-departure orientations from your ISEP Program Coordinator.
Country Profile
ISEP provides a county handbook for all countries where their programs take place. We recommend you review more information about your respective country there.
You can also learn more about your destination(s), including travel advisories, through the U.S. Department of State website.
In addition, we encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel page for information about any vaccinations you may need or health and safety tips for traveling to your destination(s).
If vaccinations or medications are needed according to the CDC, you should make arrangements for appointments with your healthcare provider or the DeWeese Health Center as soon as possible.
Appointment openings at the DeWeese Health Center are limited and vaccines may need to be ordered, which takes time. Please note that not all immunizations are available at the DeWeese Health Center.