Student Arrival Orientations & Tours

The Student Arrival Orientation is a 3-night stopover that offers a ‘soft-landing’ on U.S. ground before continuing to your final destination to meet your host family. The orientations will give you an introduction to your host community and what to expect of American culture, including differences you haven’t seen in the movies or on TV. In the afternoons, we relax and tour your arrival city to get a glimpse of some popular hot spots.

Here are some of the benefits of attending the Student Arrival Orientation

•  You will have time to get over the worst jet lag
• You will meet other exchange students from around the world
• 2 fun city tours to get a ‘taste’ of the local highlights
• A short orientation to go over the most important topics and expectations
• Individual time with an ICES or JTC staff member for individual questions
• You will be better prepared for a good start on your exchange experience
• You will feel fresh and rested when you fly out to meet your host family for the first time

For many students, the arrival orientation is mandatory and already included in your exchange package, but for others, this is an add-on that you should not miss attending.

Come and join the thousands of exchange students who have started their experience in America by attending one of these great student arrival orientations!