When should I arrive for my year abroad?
I'm looking to book my flight ASAP, but I'm not sure how much time to give myself before I start work as a language assistant on 1st October. Any suggestions?
This question was asked by Rebecca Moss from The University of Exeter , asked on 3rd August 2015 and has been read 2239 times.
Answers (2)
Hi Rebecca,
We would generally recommend leaving 1-2 weeks to get yourself sorted out and get to know your year abroad location before your placement starts. However, it's completely up to you how much time you leave - some students prefer to squeeze everything into a few days, whereas others like to give themselves lots of time.
A week is about average!
Hope that's helpful.
The TYA Team
Hi Rebecca,
I would recommend between five days and one week. It's good to have some time to get your bearings, find the nearest supermarket, practice your journey to work/university etc.
Plus it's great to have some time to explore before the real work begins!
Good luck!
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