Developed by SASSIE Consulting, Essentials to Maximize Your Experience (EME) is a new e-learning pre-departure training that provides critical content for education abroad participants, customized for your institution. Using interactive lessons that includes scenarios, professional guidance, personal reflections, audio and video clips and knowledge checks, the training is completed individually by participants online, on their own schedule. Topics covered in the training include:
- Preparing to Live in Another Culture
- Managing Daily Life
- Navigating your Identity Abroad
- Taking Care of your Physical and Mental Health, including Self-Care and Wellness
- Maintaining your Safety Abroad
- What to Do if Your Experience an Incident
Pricing for the training is based upon an estimated number of student users per year, using a biennial license that includes 10 hours of customization in year one and 2 hours of updates in year two. Average cost is about $10/student with lower prices for large populations. Options for a greater level of customization and the development of additional content are also available. Additional topics that could be included: Billing and Financial Aid, Getting Your Passport & Visa, Academics & Course Registration, Site-specific Program Details.