1. Study Abroad

2. STUDY ABROAD Thursday 7 April 2011 -Expectations: Social, Cultural, Academic -Culture shock for some? -Practical information -Learning Agreement -Contact information -A fantastic opportunity – your choice -Enjoy!

3. Expectations Cultural expectations Academic expectations Social expectations

4. Practical Information Application to host university: Read e-mails carefully, submit all required documents, Letters of recommandation may be a challenge – start early Loan and Scholarship Lånekassen (if eligible) – ”Enclosure to Lånekassen”, e-mail from IRO Erasmus (IRO applies) I nsurance and health: Student Insurance – your responsibility! Health Insurance (some universites demand their own) NAV: www.nav.no and HELFO European health cardwww.nav.no Vaccinations: www.fhi.no Visa: Visa – all important documents in hand luggage ID – valid passport for the entire stay + 6 months

5. Learning Agreement (LA) ECTS = studiepoeng Credits = normally x2 Course approval through the IRO: -Bachelor (30 ECTS) -MSc in Business and Economics (24 – 30 ECTS) -MSc in Leadership and Organizational Psychology (24 ECTS) -MSc in International Management – wait for e-mail All other specialisation MSc Programmes - Course approval by the Associate Dean (24 – 30 ECTS), see the student handbook Submit LA form to the IRO Deadline: within 15 May (if no other requirements from host university) List more courses than needed You register yourself at host university Transfer of credits/retake at home

6. We expect that you: Arrive at host university on time Are a good ambassador and respect rules, regulations, and traditions in the host country Write a report from your exchange semester with your fellow students Only one report from each institution is required Participate in Student Exchange Fair or similar activities at the host university

7. Contact info/useful links Always keep useful phone numbers and contact information available BI Emergency plan: www.bi.edu/exchange – Sjømannskirken: www.sjomannskirken.nowww.sjomannskirken.no – Emergency number: + 47 95 11 91 81 – Other important phone numbers Embassy www.odin.dep.no//norsk/tema/diplomati www.fhi.no/ ANSA: www.ansa.nowww.ansa.no Friends and family

8. Checklist: - Student insurance and Health card - Valid passport/all documents (letter of acceptance) -Send in Enclosure to Lånekassen in time -Will be provided by the IRO, wait for e-mail -Copy of important documents -Visa – if needed -Vaccination -Housing application -Vaccination -Housing information (address and contact information) -Emergency plan -Tickets and travel info -Contact info at host institution

9. It’s up to you! Be ”open minded” – watch and learn – differences can be fascinating Accept the differences Be curious – now is the chance to experience something different – ”GO FOR IT” Ask for assistance and supervision Do not take any unnecessary chances! Exchange – a terrific opportunity!

10. ENJOY!