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University Center for International Education
Online Pre-Departure Orientation Quiz

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1. You need to verify all visa requirements before leaving to study in another country
 
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2. Wright State provides emergency evacuation and repatriation insurance to students who study abroad on WSU sponsored programs.  The name of this insurance company is:
 
A Emergency SOS
B Emergency Evacuation Insurance
C International SOS
D International Student Assist
   
3. Informing your bank that you will be using your credit and debit cards abroad is the best way to:
 
A Spend your money more wisely
B Protect your cards from holds placed by the bank
C Buy too many souvenirs
D Getting better interest rates
   
4. You are under the WSU Student Code of Conduct even if you are in another country.
 
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5. There are 5 phases of culture shock
 
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6. Carrying a card with your foreign address on you at all times will help you:
 
A Get directions in the event that you get lost
B Get a taxi ride home in the event that you get lost
C Provide you with a sense of security in the event that you get lost
D All of the above
   
7. It is permissible for you to drink alcohol even if the drinking age is lower in your host country than it is in the United States
 
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8. Drinking large quantities of caffeine to prevent jetlag is recommended
 
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9. Your normal childhood vaccines are usually enough to cover you from disease abroad
 
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10. Airline ticket prices are usually standard so there is no need to shop around for the best prices
 
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11. All students studying abroad should consider assigning a Power of Attorney before departure
 
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12. All study abroad students should make a list of the following before leaving the country
 
A Insurance information
B Credit and debit card numbers and information
C Emergency contacts
D All of the above
   
13. Journaling is an excellent way to remember all aspects of your time abroad
 
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14. Flexibility is crucial when
 
A Living with a host family
B Adjusting to a new educational system
C Meeting new people
D All of the above
   
15. Name the most difficult phase of culture shock
 
A Honeymoon phase
B Stranger Danger phase
C Negotiation phase
D Adaption phase
   
16. If confronted with a pickpocket or thief, you should
 
A Avoid fighting back
B Give up your valuables
C Report the robbery to the local police
D All of the above
   
17. The United States State Department has a list of Travel Advisories and Warnings for all U.S. travelers
 
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18. Any WSU student studying abroad is permitted to drive in a foreign country
 
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19. Your rights are covered by the United States Constitution while abroad
 
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20. You don’t need to learn about your host country before departing.  There will be plenty of time to learn about it when you get there.
 
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21. Cultural differences can be an excuse for verbal or physical abuse
 
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22. Airlines do not charge luggage fees for international flights
 
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23. Which of the following are recommended ways to avoid jet lag
 
A Being well rested before departure
B Staying hydrated
C Move around on the plane
D Adjust quickly to your new schedule
E All of the above
   
24. The following are WSU organizations that are available to you in the event that you become in need of assistance
 
A WSU Police Department
B Student Support Services
C WSU General Counsel
D All of the above
   
25. While abroad, you are an ambassador for Wright State, the state of Ohio, and the United States of America
 
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  • Wright State University
    University Center for International Education
    E190 Student Union
    3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
    Dayton, OH 45435-0001
  • Phone: 937-775-5745
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