Experience Preparation
Source: https://employability.uq.edu.au/global-experiences/prepare-go Parent: https://employability.uq.edu.au/financial-support/costs-and-funding-short-term-experiences
Once you have been accepted to participate in a short-term experience, it’s time to prepare for your experience to start!
For students participating in-person please read every step carefully.
For students participating virtually some of the steps below will not apply.
Work your way through the Global Experiences Team Pre-departure Essentials Checklist to help you prepare.
Below you'll also find some tips to help you make the most of your experience while ensuring you keep safe and healthy while overseas.
1. Pre-departure Briefing
Before you leave for your short-term study experience, you must attend a compulsory pre-departure briefing.
Pre-departure Briefing for Winter 26 Experiences
Date: TBC\ Time: TBC\ Location: TBC
Register here!
Lock it in your calendar early!
The briefing will include information on:
- enrolment
- insurance
- health and safety while overseas
- credit transfer
- culture shock
- returning home
Green Book: Tips and Resources for Sustainable Learning Abroad
- Experiences explained
- Seek advice
- Confirm eligibility
- Find experiences
- Apply
- Experience Preparation
- During your experience
- Return to UQ