- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Students will prepare for international experiences prior to departure on exchanges, field schools and internships. They will consider personal learning objectives and use guides to develop realistic goals and expectations. Students will explore culture shock and identify strategies to manage stress associated with cultural transitions. They will examine security and safety topics including personal safety and risk management, emergency preparedness and procedures, health insurance and vaccinations, and best practices for the use of social media while abroad. Students will create and implement a personal pre-departure plan.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$91.30
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Develop realistic international experience goals and expectations that align with personal, study and career ambitions.
- Explain why culture shock happens and identify strategies to cope with cultural adaptation and culture shock
- Identify strategies to support health and wellness and mitigate personal risk during their international experience
- Apply well established frameworks and practices for creating and implementing a personal pre- departure plan
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Pre- Departure (XSMP 3010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
BCIT International
- Student Mobility Preparedness
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of XSMP 3010 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 90763
Dates
Tue Jan 07 - Tue Jan 28
- 4 weeks
- CRN 90763
- Domestic fees $91.30
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Jan 28 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.