Pre-Departure Orientation

Algonquin’s pre-departure orientation is now available completely online and is mandatory for all students from all faculties traveling outside Canada for College-related international activities including bilateral exchanges, internships, independent study-away, research and/or other such activities. Students who will have completed their program requirements but will be going abroad for an international work placement post-graduation are welcome to use this resource. Topics covered include cross-cultural awareness and culture shock, health and safety abroad, travel tips and more.

Each of the modules requires registration, and links to return to the module will be emailed to you after you have registered. Each module is 10-12 minutes in length. There is a quiz at the end of each module and after you’ve successfully completed the quiz, please download and save the Certificate, you will need to upload this to your Study Abroad Registration as proof that you have completed the training.

Here are the five study abroad modules, please click on the name of each one to access the registration screen.

Module 1: Know Your Culture (12:46)

Module 2: Money Matters (10:33)

Module 3: Protect Your Health (12:01)

Module 4: Staying Safe (10:23)

Module 5: Travel Smart (11:08)

If you have any difficulties logging in, or you have any questions or concerns about the material, please contact ac-overseas@algonquincollege.com

Group sessions are available upon request. For more information please contact ac-overseas@algonquincollege.com.