Arriving at Host Institution
Arriving Host Institution
- Contact your family and report safety
- Complete registration procedures and check-in with the accommodation
- Attend orientation (if any) by the host
- Complete course registration/ course add/ drop. Discuss with the course instructors on the exam arrangement (if necessary)
- Obtain necessary course information (e.g. syllabus, outline, assessment, etc.)
- Update BCT form and seek the advice from programme leader if necessary
- Update GAO your contact details at the host country
- Keep checking your EdUHK email and EdUHK announcements to avoid missing important deadlines while away
- Keep track of any payment notification issued by the Finance Office
- Pay attention to course registration and hostel arrangement for EdUHK in next semester because the application will be done online during your exchange.
- Be an ambassador of EdUHK and Hong Kong
- Get ready to share if you are invited to sharing session on your culture and Hong Kong.
- Be responsible, accountable and open-minded to new things.
- Safety issues
- Stay aware of current events in your host country and if any serious event happens, stay calm and seek assistance from appropriate channels.
- Keep a contact list for emergency situation handy (e.g. save contacts of family members and Chinese embassy in your host country in your phone).
- If an item is lost or stolen, report it to the local police and collect a police report in English for reference, and possible insurance claims.
- Take a picture of your visa and passport in your phone in case you accidentally lost the documents.
- To identify channels for assistance (local IO and student union).
- Arrange your return flight
