Go Global Exchange: Pre-departure program
What is Pre-departure?
Going on an exchange experience is an amazing opportunity. However, with it comes the inevitable relocation to a new place and a new culture. The exchange pre-departure program is an integral part of your international learning experience, designed to help you in your personal, academic, and administrative preparation.
As such, the Pre-departure program is designed to:
- Help you develop realistic goals and expectations of your experience.
- Equip you with tools and mindsets that will help you while on exchange.
Students going on Summer, Term 1, and Full Year exchanges will participate in the Pre-departure program in March. Students going on Term 2 and split-year exchanges will participate in the Pre-departure program in October.
Pre-departure policy
Safety abroad
UBC is committed to preparing students for safe and successful international experiences. In order to achieve this, any student participating in a Go Global Program must complete the following:
- All UBC Student Safety Abroad requirements
- Go Global Program-specific pre-departure requirements
Failure to successfully complete these and any other requirements may result in withdrawal from the Go Global Program.
Go Global events and info sessions
Browse the calendar for international experience info sessions facilitated by partner universities as well as Go Global group advising times.
The exchange pre-departure program is an integral part of your international learning experience, designed to help you in your personal, academic, and administrative preparation. Students going on Summer, Term 1, and Full Year exchanges will participate in the Pre-departure program in March. Students going on Term 2 and split-year exchanges will participate in the Pre-departure program in October.
In-person and Virtual Drop-in advising hours
- Tuesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
- Wednesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Go Global offers both in-person and virtual drop-in advising through Zoom during the times listed above.