{"id":17793,"date":"2024-04-26T12:43:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T11:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westerneducation.co.uk\/?page_id=17793"},"modified":"2024-05-22T15:04:40","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T14:04:40","slug":"pre-departure-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westerneducation.co.uk\/index.php\/pre-departure-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-departure support"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We\u2019ll help you feel at home abroad.<\/p>

We\u2019re committed to making sure you feel supported at every step of your study overseas journey. That\u2019s why we host pre-departure briefings throughout the year to help you prepare for life in your new country.<\/p>

From visiting to belonging<\/p>

These pre-departure orientation sessions will help you navigate personal and cultural growth opportunities while you\u2019re abroad.<\/p>

You\u2019ll discover more about:<\/p>

Insights into the local culture<\/p>

It helps to have some knowledge of the local culture and customs before arriving in your study country. This eases your transition into the community and helps you interact with your new classmates more effectively. Half of the fun of going abroad is learning about the things people from other cultures do differently.<\/p>

Student life in your new country<\/p>

When you study overseas, you\u2019ll need to adjust to a new learning environment, where there may be different learning styles, classroom environments and expectations. You\u2019ll also be getting used to new cultural norms as a student.<\/p>

Culture shock<\/p>

Culture shock is very common when you move to a completely different culture than yours. Since it plays an important role in adjusting to your study country, we\u2019ll discuss the various stages (honeymoon, frustration, adjustment and acceptance) in our briefings. We would also guide you with some simple techniques on how to recognise if you are facing culture shock, the stage you are in and how to deal with it.<\/p>

Support and well-being in your new country<\/p>

Whether it\u2019s academic support, English language help or visa advice, we outline some of the practical support that\u2019s available to international students<\/p>

Banking and foreign exchange<\/p>

One of the first things on your to-do list when you arrive in your new study country will be setting up a bank account. Having a local bank account will ensure that you have easy access to your money to pay for your accommodation, tuition fees and living expenses. It also allows your employer to deposit your remuneration into your account if you choose to work during or post studies.<\/p>

Working while you study and advice on internships<\/p>

Part-time jobs can help complement your study and living experience. We\u2019ll discuss how to stay within the rules of your student visa and help you with some tips on finding a good student job.<\/p>

Dealing with homesickness<\/p>

We know it\u2019s hard to stay away from family and friends, but we\u2019ll help you with some tips on how to deal with the feeling of homesickness when you arrive in your study country.<\/p>

Brush up on legalities<\/p>

We\u2019ll brief you on the dose and don\u2019ts of your study country and what right you have as an international student.<\/p>

\u2026plus, much more practical guidance and support.<\/p>

A network of advice<\/p>

You will also have the opportunity to ask questions of Western Education alumni and network with current and future students just like you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pre-departure support We\u2019ll help you feel at home abroad. We\u2019re committed to making sure you feel supported at every step of your study overseas journey. That\u2019s why we host pre-departure briefings throughout the year to help you prepare for life in your new country. From visiting to belonging These pre-departure orientation sessions will help you navigate personal and cultural growth opportunities while you\u2019re abroad. You\u2019ll discover more about: Insights into the local culture It helps to have some knowledge of the local culture and customs before arriving in your study country. This eases your transition into the community and helps you interact with your new classmates more effectively. Half of the fun of going abroad is learning about the things people from other cultures do differently. Student life in your new country When you study overseas, you\u2019ll need to adjust to a new learning environment, where there may be different learning styles, classroom environments and expectations. You\u2019ll also be getting used to new cultural norms as a student. Culture shock Culture shock is very common when you move to a completely different culture than yours. Since it plays an important role in adjusting to your study country, we\u2019ll discuss the various stages (honeymoon, frustration, adjustment and acceptance) in our briefings. We would also guide you with some simple techniques on how to recognise if you are facing culture shock, the stage you are in and how to deal with it. Support and well-being in your new country Whether it\u2019s academic support, English language help or visa advice, we outline some of the practical support that\u2019s available to international students Banking and foreign exchange One of the first things on your to-do list when you arrive in your new study country will be setting up a bank account. Having a local bank account will ensure that you have easy access to your money to pay for your accommodation, tuition fees and living expenses. It also allows your employer to deposit your remuneration into your account if you choose to work during or post studies. Working while you study and advice on internships Part-time jobs can help complement your study and living experience. We\u2019ll discuss how to stay within the rules of your student visa and help you with some tips on finding a good student job. Dealing with homesickness We know it\u2019s hard to stay away from family and friends, but we\u2019ll help you with some tips on how to deal with the feeling of homesickness when you arrive in your study country. Brush up on legalities We\u2019ll brief you on the dose and don\u2019ts of your study country and what right you have as an international student. \u2026plus, much more practical guidance and support. A network of advice You will also have the opportunity to ask questions of Western Education alumni and network with current and future students just like you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"tpgb_global_settings":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17793","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nPre-departure support - Western Education<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/westerneducation.co.uk\/index.php\/pre-departure-support\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Pre-departure support - Western Education\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Pre-departure support We\u2019ll help you feel at home abroad. 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