Nominated Exchange Student Resources: Summer 2015 Exchanges
On this page we have put together all of the presentations and related documents that have been offered to date.
We hope that these resources will provide you with the basic information and contacts you need for all stages of your exchange. Please feel free to download and/or print these presentations for future reference.
Exchange Specific Resources
| Student Exchange Manual |
The comprehensive manual for your exchange. Includes checklists and info on many aspects of the exchange program. |
| Exchange Checklist and Timeline | A timeline to help you track the exchange process from application to acceptance |
| SFU Exchange Pre-Departure Session (to be posted soon) |
Please review Exchange Pre-Departure Session slides with the Student Exchange Manual |
| Consent to Disclose Personal Information | This is a webform you completed to confirm your exchange nomination. If you wish to add additional people on your application, please email goexchange@sfu.ca to add additional individuals. |
Travel Health and Cultural Transition
| Cultural Transition |
Resources: Coping with Culture Shock |
| Healthy Travel Tips Handout (pdf) |
Tips for preparation, during, and return from Exchange. |
| SFU Health and Counselling Services | Prepare for your health before travelling and note that some countries required certain vaccinations before entry |
Travel Health Insurance
| How to use the SFSS plan for your exchange | Instructions and information on using the SFSS plan for your exchange. You are not required to use this plan, but must ensure that you have adequate extended health coverage for the duration of your exchange. This will be discussed at your Pre-Departure session. Individual questions can be directed to service@studentcare.net. |
| SFSS Undergraduate Health/Dental Plan | Learn more about the SFSS Undergraduate Health/Dental Plan, StudentCare |
Immigration
| Passport and Immigration Information | A checklist of things to consider re passports and immigration requirements for your host country |
| Canadian Consular Services | An essential site for anyone traveling abroad. Includes Country Profiles, Travel Warnings, Online Registration Service and much more (Not a Canadian citizen? Please see the equivalent for your home country) |
Travel Tips, etc
| Emergency Contact Card | Print and complete the Emergency Card Carry this with you at all times while travelling during your exchange |
| Canadian Consular Services | Includes Country Profiles, Travel Warnings, Online Registration Service and much more |
| International Services for Students Photo Contest | Our annual photo contest |
Financial Aid and Awards (loans, bursaries, scholarships, awards)
| Financial Aid and Awards for Exchange Students Presentation | Learn more about Financial Aid and Awards and the requirements. |
| Financial Aid and Awards Handouts |
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| Student Loan Funding, Scholarships and Awards, Bursaries |
Learn more about the types of funding available to you as an exchange student.
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