Pre-Departure Orientation 2013, Athens: June 13, 2013
'A Pre-Departure Session: Getting Ready to Go'
Sponsored by the Fulbright Foundation in Greece
Venue: The Fulbright Foundation in Greece, 6 Vas. Sofias Avenue, 1st Floor
Date: June 13, 2013
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Admission is Free*
*NOTE:
Only students who have registered through the Fulbright Foundation are eligible
to participate. Please see instructions below
What this is: A session that will better prepare you for the educational and cultural
experience that lies ahead for you in the U.S.A.
What will be covered: Almost everything needed to make this a smooth transition and a
profitable experience for you
- Student Visas and SEVIS
- Cultural Adjustment and American Culture
- Financial Matters & Housing
- Practical Things to Know
- Making this a Great Educational Experience
and much more!
Who is eligible to participate: If you have been accepted to a U.S. undergraduate or graduate program starting in 2013-2014 then you are eligible to participate.
If you would like to participate please send an e-mail with the subject line:
“Pre-Departure Participation” to advisor<στο>fulbright.gr
and provide the following information**:
- First and last name
- Level of study: (Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. program)
- Field of study
- Name and location of U.S. university or college to attend
- List any scholarship you may have received (athletic, merit and/or need based; teaching/research etc. and monetary value of awards. This information is for statistical purposes only and will not be disclosed to third parties)
- Phone number and e-mail (your email should be one that will be valid throughout your U.S. studies)
**Individual requests will not receive a reply. Your e-mail should only contain the information requested above.
Please note that the above information (except for information regarding scholarships) will be distributed among student participants at the Pre-Departure session so that you have a networking and support group while in the U.S.
Registration opens: May 20, 2013
Registration ends: June 7, 2013
Please be advised that additional registrations will not be accepted beyond June 7, 2013