Pre-Departure Information
Get informed before you go.
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| Nursing major Peter Wilcox ’09 and education major Christina Pittman ’11 perform pre-school screenings in St. Lucia. Before embarking on their program to the Caribbean island, LC students took a “Cross-Cultural Explorations” course in preparation for their service learning experience. |
It's important for students to know about international travel and the countries they'll be visiting. Pre-departure sessions will focus on cultural awareness, packing, safety tips, etc.
Lynchburg College Programs:
College faculty will prepare pre-departure information for students participating in their programs. Students will be required to attend pre-departure sessions prior to going overseas.
Non-Lynchburg College Programs:
The off-campus studies coordinator will plan pre-departure sessions for students participating in semester/year-long and summer programs sponsored by other colleges/universities and study abroad providers.
A series of meetings will generally take place towards the end of each
semester.
Useful resources for students in all programs:
This student-focused organization has very useful information about study abroad where student reflections range from etiquette and language learning tips to dealing with culture shock.
An excellent, interactive online tool that contains exercises focusing on cross-cultural awareness and understanding before, during, and after your study abroad experience.
A good resource for students, parents, faculty, and staff offering advice and answering questions about study abroad planning and funding as well as safety and discrimination concerns while abroad.
