Academic Year 2020-2021 IP Orientation Quiz

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IP Orientation Quiz: Test Your Readiness!

Welcome to the Academic Year 2020-2021 IP Orientation Quiz! This quiz is designed to help students prepare for their upcoming international programs and ensure they are aware of key information that will enhance their experience abroad.

Participate to discover:

Important health and safety guidelines.
Travel logistics and requirements.
Academic expectations and preparations.

20 Questions5 MinutesCreated by TravelWise101

What time must you be at the airport prior to a group flight departure?

2 hours prior

1 hour prior

On time

4 hours prior

If you require special accommodations because of mental health or other health related items, what office should you contact immediately?

The IP Office

OneStop

The Health Center

The Office of Student Accessibility, BEFORE you go abroad

Do I need to have my own personal International Health Insurance for routine care while abroad (Lausanne students exempt)?

Pepperdine International Programs covers me for all routine health care needs

Yes

Which of the following violations could you be dismissed from your program for?

Threat/Act of Violence

Theft

Possession of/Selling/Distributing/Using Controlled Substances

Repeated drunkenness in/out of the Pepperdine facility/facilities

Significant property damage

Traveling to a safety level 3 or 4 country on the U.S. State Department website without an exemption

All of the above

What do you do to safeguard yourself abroad?

Fill out your Travel Plans accurately and fully in Travel Tracker

Never travel alone

Enroll in the U.S. State Department's Safe Traveler Program (STEP)

Ensure your ability to use your mobile device to make or receive call at any time

Do not carry large amounts of cash or expensive items as you travel

All of the above

Ensure you can receive and make phone calls/texts at all times

How much luggage am I allowed to take for free?

Refer to the baggage guidelines sent by IP, then check with the airline for other questions as needed.

Ask my parents

I will for sure be able to bring 3 checked bags for free

Ask IP

Who do I contact to extend my return date if I am on the group flight?

The IP Office

My Director

Corniche, the Travel Agency

The Airline

Once overseas, do students need to find their own transportation from the airport to the program facility?

Yes

Yes, if you are not on the group flight. No, if you are on the group flight

If you are flight exempt (not on the group flight), when must you arrive at the program location?

On the same day, ideally at the same time as the group or during the hours specified by the program

One day before everyone else arrives

Whenever you want to

One day after everyone else arrives

When do you need to turn in your health clearance form?

1-15 days before departure

90-120 days before departure

45-90 days before departure

15-30 days before departure

If you were to withdraw from an Academic Year 20-21 or Fall 20 program today, what would the withdrawal fee be?

25% of the IP Fee

50% of the IP Fee

$500

100% of the IP Fee

How often are you required to fill out your weekend or travel break plans in the MyTrips Travel Log system?

Every weekend, except if you're staying in your program location

Only if you're leaving the country

Every weekend, even if you are staying in town

What is the GPA requirement you must maintain every semester before going abroad and while you are abroad?

2.5

2.0

2.7

3.0

How will you receive your "meal money" abroad? (Except for Florence)

My Pepperdine ID Card

Cash

Digital Disbursements (you will receive an email to accept payment)

Can I use work study for student worker jobs abroad?

No, you cannot use work study abroad

Yes and you will need to check with financial assistance how it affects your financial aid package

If I become sick while abroad, who is responsible to make any and all payments for medical service providers?

Myself

Program Staff

My Director

My friend

If you are required to get a visa for your program, who in the end is responsible to obtain it?

You

IP Office

Your parents

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