Pre-departure Orientation
Statement of Understanding
I have attended the pre-departure orientation for my study abroad/international education experience and
acknowledge that this orientation covered:
Health
 Information on staying healthy while traveling abroad; including mental and physical health.
 Information on health insurance for the duration program.
 Information on where to find a list of English speaking doctors in the host country.
Safety/Security
 Information on safety and security while traveling abroad.
 Instructions on how to enroll in the Smart Travelers Enrollment Program.
 Information regarding the emergency numbers in the host country.
Legal Exposure
 Resources for where to find information on the laws of the host country.
 Department of State travel warnings/advisories
 Contact information for the US Embassy closest to where I will be staying in my host country.
CSU/Fresno State Campus Policy
 Information regarding academic integrity
 Information regarding Fresno State’s alcohol and drug policies
Financial Information
 Information about costs associated with traveling abroad.
 Information on money and banking while abroad, including accessing money.
I certify that I have carefully read and fully understand, in its entirety, this Pre-departure Orientation Statement of
Understanding before signing it.
Student’s Signature
Date
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