Essential checklist
Things to do before you go
- Read carefully the information given by your host, the Go Abroad team or your Division.
- Complete the required forms/documents and meet the deadlines set
- Discuss your module choices with your Academic Co-ordinator
- Attend any pre-departure briefings arranged by the Go Abroad team and your host university
- Ensure that you have a valid passport.
- This should be valid until at least six months after your planned return date
- Apply for your visa in good time.
- Follow the instructions given by the Consulate/visa issuing authority carefully.
- Be prepared to obtain additional documents or get documents translated or notarised as part of the application.
- Notify your bank that you will be abroad and make financial arrangements
- Apply for any pre-sessional language/orientation programme that’s offered
- Organise accommodation at your destination
- Make contact with other students
- Make sure you know where to go and what to do on arrival
Things to do when you arrive
- Take any necessary documents with you to your employer/host university, e.g. passport, evidence of insurance
- Register with your host university
- Finalise your modules/timetable
- Get your arrival certificate and Learning Agreement signed
- Register with the local authority, if this is required
- Keep in touch with Kent!
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