| (a) |
Pre-Departure Briefing and Workshop on Cultural Sensitivity:
Students are required to attend a "Pre-Departure Briefing
and Workshop on Cultural Sensitivity", jointly organised by
the International Office and the Office of Student Affairs. The
programme will prepare students for cross-cultural adjustment and
immersion in another culture. |
| (b) |
Make a final confirmation with your academic adviser and/or the
student exchange programme coordinator at your Department regarding
your study plan at the host institution. |
| (c) |
Respond immediately to any emails from the host university and
copy your replies to the International Office at exchange@hkbu.edu.hk
for reference. |
| (d) |
Take the letter of acceptance/admission from the host university
to the International Office for review and making copies for record
purposes. |
| (e) |
Read and sign the offer letter from HKBU and return the signed
copy to the International Office. |
| (f) |
Complete and submit the application for HKBU Sponsorships (Cash
Advance) / University Low-Interest Loan (if necessary) to the Academic
Registry. |
| (g) |
Apply for Travel Document (if applicable) and/or Student Visa
(if required)
| i/ |
Students should apply for a travel document for travel outside
Hong Kong (if you do not already possess one). |
| ii/ |
A student visa is normally required for studies outside of Hong Kong. Students
should consult the relevant Consulate
General for visa application matters. |
|
| (h) |
Accommodation
Students should reserve the accommodation before departure and are
strongly advised to obtain the detailed address, phone and /or fax
numbers for yourself and your family (for reference). |
| (i) |
Travel Arrangements
Students should check the semester dates of the host institution,
plan ahead the required arrival date at the host institution and
make flight / train reservations as early as possible. Please do
NOT issue the tickets or pay the full fee for your tickets if
your visa application has not been approved. |
| (j) |
Make Provisions for Adequate Travel/Medical Insurance
| i/ |
Students are strongly advised to have adequate travel and medical insurance
covering the dates of the exchange programmes. |
| ii/ |
HKBU students are covered by the HKBU insurance policy if
they are away from campus for one semester only (less than
6 months). If the duration of the exchange programme is for
a full academic year, students should purchase additional
insurance coverage. Students should refer to the following
web site for purchase of additional HKBU travel insurance
if needed:
http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~fohome/new/students/dl.htm
(Request for Insurance Coverage for Personal Overseas Trips
- Student Only) |
| iii/ |
Some countries require students to have proof of insurance before a student
visa can be issued. |
| iv/ |
Some host institutions require exchange students to purchase insurance from
the host institution. |
|
| (k) |
Payment of Fees
| i/ |
Accommodation, all travel and subsistence costs are the responsibility of
the participating students. Students must make sure that they
have adequate funds for transportation to and from the host
university and for subsistence during the exchange programmes.
|
| ii/ |
Please settle the payment of HKBU tuition fee before departure. Students may
need to prepare an authorization letter to authorize your
family members or friends to handle payments or academic matters
while studying abroad. |
|
| (l) |
Clothing
| i/ |
Students should check the weather at the host
institution so as to bring along suitable clothing. |
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