After receiving the results from UM and before arriving at UM, the student should have a good level of preparedness for exchange. There are many things you may help yourself prepare for a memorable and productive exchange. They include, but are not limited to the following:
- Arrange visa: http://www.um.edu.mo/sao/srs/ss/non-local/ies/en/srs_visa.php
- Arrange insurance and leave a copy of insurance policy and number to your family:
http://www.um.edu.mo/sao/srs/ss/insurance/en/srs_personal_accident_insurance.php - Know more about the accommodation in UM:
http://www.um.edu.mo/sao/srs/ss/non-local/ies/en/srs_accommodation.php - Please access Macao Government Tourism Office for all you need to know about Macao.
- Please download the information package for non-local students for more information about Macao and UM.
- Obtain emergency contacts of persons in your home university in case you need to seek help from your home university during your study abroad. Simultaneously, leave the name of a contact person at UM with your family so that they can reach you, if needed;
- Prepare yourself mentally and physically, and get ready for the journey!