In this session we will talk about culture shocks, integrating with the local community and making the most of your experience. The session also covers what we expect from students when representing LJMU abroad and promoting go abroad to other students.

This session will cover advice on insurance and health as well as mental wellbeing such as homesickness. The session will also cover risk assessment, safe travelling and staying streetwise while abroad.

Students will receive guidance on funding paperwork requirements such as the LJMU travel Award and Erasmus+. The session will also cover specific application advice for non-European partner universities.

This session covers inoculations and health issues related to more exotic and/or rural locations as well as personal wellbeing. Students will be introduced to risk assessment and safe travelling advice.

This session gives you a chance to meet the study abroad team and discuss any early concerns you might have. This is an informal session and there will be plenty of time to ask questions and connect with the other students going to your country/host university.