Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION June 16 th ,

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education AGENDA 1. Getting to know each other 2. Flying to the U. S. 3. U. S. Student Visa 4. University Resources 5. Higher education in the U. S. 6. Classroom Culture and Students Communication 7. Q&A session

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education. Getting to know each other Find your college on the map and mark it Tell your partner: • Your name • The name of your University/college • It’s location • One unique things about your University/college

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education FLYING TO THE U. S. USEFUL WEBSITES • http: //www. lastminute. com • http: //www. kayak. com • http: //www. orbitz. com • http: //www. cheaptickets. com • http: //www. flight. kz

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE Free baggage allowance • 1 bag up to 23 kg Carry-on baggage allowance • one piece of hand baggage (your baggage cannot exceed the maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm and may not weigh more than 8 kg). • Additionally, you are permitted to take the following items into the cabin: – an item of personal hand luggage such as (e. g. a handbag/ shoulder bag or a laptop case up to 30 x 40 x 10 cm) – a foldable pushchair/child’s car seat/baby buggy – orthopaedic aids Freebaggageallowancesataglance:

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE Free baggage allowance 1 item of check-in baggage, each max. 23 kg (50. 5 lbs), max. 158 cm (62 inches) Carry-on baggage allowance 1 piece of cabin baggage not exceeding 55× 25× 35 cm (L x W x H). + 1 small accessory (a camera, a handbag, a briefcase, a small laptop etc). Bear in mind that the total weight of all items you carry on board cannot be larger than 12 kg.

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education PACKING TIPS Do not pack

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education PACKING TIPS Do not pack

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education. DO NOT FORGET TO PACK!!! • National dress • Souvenirs • Chocolates • Special medical items

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education. GETTING YOUR BAGGAG

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education CARRY-ON ITEMS Remember to carry the following onboard: – Passport – I-20 form – Evidence of financial resources – Original degree certificates and mark sheets – Medical documents – Important information sent by the U. S. university – Other I. D. card such as an international student card

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education PORT OF ENTRY

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education U. S. STUDENT VISA Ian Turner Consular Section U. S. Mission Kazakhstan

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education. UNIVERSITY RESOURCES Alisa Vasserman Math major, Junior University of South Florida Assima Abdrahmanova Sophomore University of Texas at Dallas

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education. Higher education in the U. S. , U. S. Classroom Culture and Students Communication William O’Roark EAL Coordinator Kazakhstan International School

Your Official Source on U. S. Higher Education. Best of luck with your great journey!