INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING SESSION - 23rd August 2021 PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PRE- ARRIVAL BRIEFING SESSION 23rd August 2021 PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Welcome to GMIT • Thankfully, we are eventually getting back to normal in Ireland and we hope to have a more normal campus based experience, especially from semester 2 • Know that the information in this presentation is made available to help you and support you & all the guidelines and requirements are designed to keep you and the general public safe during this global pandemic. • GMIT has signed up to the Irish Government “Protocols to manage the arrival of all international students into Ireland”. • Know also that the GMIT International Office will continue to help and support you during your time in Galway – colleagues from other offices will also support you including; Students Union & Student Services Team & your Dedicated Graduate Ambassador PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
International Office Team • Ms. Cáit Noone • Mr. John Joe O’Farrell • Ms. Jennifer Duffy • Ms. Elaine Goode • International Graduate Ambassador PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Speakers for the Day • International Office Team (John Joe, Cáit, Elaine) • Ms. Debbie Molloy • Ms. Gemma Broderick • Ms. Emily Walshe • Video Message from Institute President PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Dr. Orla Flynn, President of GMIT PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Introduction to GMIT • Founded in 1972 – RTC then upgraded in 1992 IoT/Act, name change in 1997 • Situated on the west coast of Ireland, 2 hrs from the Capital City Dublin – International airports; Dublin – Shannon (Clare) • Population of Galway 250k with 80k (city), Ireland’s Capital of Culture European Capital of Culture in 2020; • Dedicated IO to cater for the needs of Int’l Students focusing on student experience. • In conjunction with our CUA partners in Sligo and Letterkenny, we applied to become a Technological University in May 2021 PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
GMIT at a Glance Population of 5 Campuses in 2 Research 2 Innovation Hubs nearly 8,000 Galway & Mayo Centres for Start-Up Students from 70 incubation Countries PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Life in Ireland with COVID 19 PLACES ALLOWED TO OPEN SPORT EVENT AND • Cultural and religious, museums, PARTICIPATION galleries, theatres, concert halls and • Sporting activities may other cultural outlets recommence, including: close • Cinemas, music venues outdoors contact sports, organised (excluding nightclubs and discos), sporting spectator events and leisure facilities, bingo halls, arcades, fixtures. skating rinks, amusements parks • The Government has approved a • Indoor gyms and exercise facilities - yoga, Pilates and dance studios number of test events including Sports events, matches, • Sports clubs and public swimming pools concerts with limited capacity. • Restaurants & Pubs (Indoor restricted • Outdoor training in pods, limited to Vaccinated Persons Only) to 15 people. PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Life in Ireland with COVID 19 Social Distancing – 2 metres Hand sanitiser available in most supermarkets Face coverings (masks) • You must wear a face covering on public transport • You should also wear a face covering in supermarkets, shops and shopping centres. • In situations where social distancing is difficult, you are recommended to wear a face mask/covering. See https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/covid19/public_health_measures_for _covid19.html for latest & most detailed information & https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/aac74c-guidance-on-safe-use-of-face- coverings/ for a helpful guidance video on the correct usage of facemasks PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Pre-Arrival Requirements • Complete the GMIT Student Arrival Form (link already emailed to all students). If you do not complete this form you must arrange and pay for your own transport to Galway. • Download Irish Government Health Services Executive (HSE) COVID 19 tracking app to your phone. It is necessary to consent to enable location sharing. • Complete the Passenger Locator Form (You must bring an email copy of the receipt with you to Dublin Airport) • (https://travel.eplf.gov.ie/en) • A full list of these requirements is available on our Pre-Arrival Website • https://www.gmit.ie/international/pre-arrival-information DO NOT TRAVEL TO IRELAND UNLESS YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ARRIVALS FORM/PASSENGER LOCATOR FORM PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Determine Your Status PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Designated States Students arriving from a country • Malaysia categorized as a ‘designated • India state’ may need to enter • South Africa Mandatory Hotel Quarantine • Pakistan • Russia Unless fully vaccinated with a • Brazil vaccine approved by the European • Peru Medical Agency (EMA). • Bangladesh • Uganda This list is updated frequently and here are some current examples: PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Meet, Greet & Transfer Service at Dublin Airport Logo Of the ‘meet & greet’ Meet and greet staff will in Dublin service in Dublin Airport Airport will wear jackets like this. PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
On-Arrival • Present your ‘Passenger Locator Form’ Receipt • There will be a meet and greet desk for all incoming international students in Dublin Airport • Please download Irish Government COVID 19 Tracking App to your phone using Dublin Airport free Wi-Fi. • There is a dedicated Airport Collection (Meet & Greet Team) that will arrange your transfer from Dublin Airport to Galway. • The dedicated Transfer service will drop all students off at Glásan in Galway or outside the Garda Station on the Dublin Road (opposite GMIT). If you ARE NOT living within walking distance of these locations, then GMIT will arrange a taxi to your accommodation. DO NOT TRAVEL TO IRELAND UNLESS YOU HAVE A NEGATIVE PCR TEST, COMPLETED THE GMIT ARRIVAL & PASSENGER LOCATOR FORM PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Post-Arrival Self-Quarantine What does self-isolation mean You cannot leave your residence other than for a You may need to self- serious medical emergency, or to take a PCR Test. isolate for a period if Don't you arrive into Ireland • Do not go to college. from a country that is • Do not use public transport. on the designated state • Do not have visitors at your home list - or you are coming • Do not visit others. from another Non-EU • Do not go to the shops or pharmacy - order your groceries online or have some family or country and you are friends drop them off. not fully vaccinated. • Do not share things. For e.g., food, dishes, drinking glasses. • Do not go outside unless you have your own outdoor space where you can get fresh air away from others. PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Post-Arrival SHOPPING • With respect to shopping during your self-quarantine period, the advice is as follows: • Online shopping is mandatory • Or ask your friends who are not in isolation to help with shopping and drop outside your house (do not meet them during this collection period) PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Post-Arrival • HSE Post Arrival Covid PCR Testing (for those in self-quarantine) • The test should be booked in advance of arrival in Ireland and must be booked for a date at least 5 days after arrival (E.g. Day 6). • The test is free of charge. • In Galway, testing will occur at Galway Airport, Carnmore, Co. Galway H91 VWX2 and Galway City Centre Covid Test Centre, Forster Street, Galway H91 N1FD • You must keep the written confirmation of your booking until you receive the results of your test. • You can exit self-quarantine after Day 6 if you receive a negative (not detected) PCR Test • Download the Covid-19 Tracker App and update status daily • Complete Online Registration (link already sent to existing students, except deferrals/repeats) PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Post-Arrival On Campus Full Orientation (online) will be provided before Classes commence The Health & Safety of our staff and students will always be our priority. Blended learning approach • This will entail replacing where necessary (based on H&S requirements) much face to face on site delivery with online delivery through innovative virtual teaching. • All programmes will adopt a different approach with a different % of time on campus for students, with delivery timetabled across the week Monday to Friday 9-6pm inclusive. • Onsite delivery prioritizing practicals/labs/workshops/tutorials across all Schools. • As the semester progresses, increase on-campus activities PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Post-Arrival On Campus Strict Double Face Mask Policy • Must be used on-campus at all times including: • Entering the building • In the corridors • In all classrooms • Only Exceptions: • Medical Condition • While Eating • Covid Online Forms: • Daily Health Check & Attendance Form • Personal Contact Log – in case of ‘close contact’ PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Orientation: StudentHub https://studenthub.gmit.ie/ PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Orientation: Induction Programme PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Orientation: Induction Programme PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Student Services PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Health Unit & Recommendation The GMIT Student Health Unit provides an acute illness and emergency supports if you become ill while in college from 9am to 5pm (Mon-Fri) GP visit for a €10 Fee. Nurse visit is Free The service does not include an ‘out of hours service’ therefore we encourage students; • To register with a local GP practice in Galway or Mayo upon arrival. • Once registered with a local GP (Medical Doctor) international students will have access to an ‘out of hours’ rota system • Galway East Medical Practice are the GP (Medical) service that manage GMIT’s Student Health Unit in Galway and are located in Doughiska. Once you arrive, you can email reception@galwayeastgp.ie to register with this GP Practice if you wish. Details of the Medical provider in Mayo and Letterfrack are available on the studenthub. • Students with a PPSN (you can request this after you arrive) will be able to get a free consultation with a GP (Medical Doctor) if you have COVID-19 symptoms and if referred for a test, this will also be free • Additionally, all international students must also purchase appropriate Medical Insurance, please see further details on our website: PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
What happens if I get COVID 19? • If you have any common symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19), you SHOULD NOT ATTEND CAMPUS. • You should self-isolate and contact the GMIT Student Health Unit (contact details below) straight away and the Institute Nurse will advise the next course of action. • Student Health Unit: studenthealthunit@gmit.ie or telephone: 091 742228 / 087 9971574 (Emergency Mobile Number) • University Hospital Galway Emergency Department (091) 544556 [For outside normal college hours] • Additionally, you must notify GMIT immediately by emailing covidofficer@gmit.ie or phoning 091 742708 if: • A positive test outcome for COVID-19 has been issued by any healthcare provider and you are required to self-isolate. • Or if you have been identified as a contact and must self-isolate. The Clayton Hotel in Ballybrit, Galway will be made available for a student to self-isolate in line with public health advice, if an international student's full-time accommodation is unsuitable for self-isolation purposes. PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
What happens if I get COVID 19? In the rare case that a student is hospitalized due to COVID-19: • The Department of Health has confirmed that all acute healthcare needs of international students will be provided free of charge to the student. • A representative of GMIT will act, with student consent, as the liaison between medical staff and the student’s parents where appropriate, to advise them their son/daughter has been hospitalized. • GMIT will continue to keep in touch with both the student and parent/sponsor each day for the duration of the hospital stay. Online Shopping in Galway, Ireland TESCO www.tesco.ie (also do a ‘click & collect’ service) SUPERVALU https://shop.supervalu.ie/ ICELAND https://www.iceland.ie/home-delivery/ PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Accessing a Vaccine in Ireland • You can book a vaccination appointment once you arrive in Ireland • Students with a PPSN can book online • Other students can book using the free-phone number • To confirm your booking, you require an Eir Code (please note this is your address in Ireland, similar to postal codes international) • Call: Fre e p h o n e n u m b e r: 1800 700 700 • Further information available on the HSE Website (below): • https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19- vaccine/get-the-vaccine/getting-your-vaccine/ PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Your Students' Union –Who We Are We are an organization run by students for students! We represent all students across the 5 campuses in different areas within the college and externally. There are four officers. 1. President- Colin Kearney 2. Deputy President Education- Ricarda Bolle 3. Vice- President for the Mayo Campus- Emily McGrory 4. Vice- President for Welfare- Emily Walshe What we do Collectively, we aim to represent all the students of GMIT. This means we sit on many different committees and working groups. We sit on these and make sure your voice is heard! We also provide help and resources to any student that needs it whether it's an academic issue or a personal issue, we are here to help you! PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
The Fun Stuff: Student Life We play a huge part in making student life as fun and enjoyable as possible! We run many campaigns throughout the year to bring awareness to issues facing students. We also organize lots of fun events and entertainment both on and off campus! Attending these events are a fantastic way to have some fun and make friends. Culture Through Comedy Night We have organized a fun comedy night hosted by Irish comedian Steve Bennett to help take away any boredom some of you might face if isolating in the next few weeks. You'll be guaranteed to be laughing your socks off so make sure you pack an extra pair Welcome Packs The team are working hard organizing packs with lots of bits and goodies for you to enjoy and as soon as they are ready, we will let you know. PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
International Students Officer Election While there are 4 full time officers of the Union, there are nearly 8,000 students in GMIT. This means that different demographics of students will have a part time officer in order to get better representation. The International Students Officer The officer will express any needs and views of the international students to the Union as well raise any concerns they might be having. Nominations open today and the officer will be elected over the next two weeks. If this sounds like something you are interested in don’t be shy go for it Email supresident@gmit.ie for information on the role! It's also a fantastic way to get involved with student life here in GMIT and make many friends along the way with students and other part time officers!! PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Get In Touch! If you ever need any of us for anything you can reach us by email or phone! 1. President- Colin Kearney: supresident@gmit.ie 091742816 2. Deputy President- Ricarda Bolle: sueducation@gmit.ie 091742055 3. VP for the Mayo Campus- Emily McGrory: sumayo@gmit.ie 0949043162 4. VP for Welfare- Emily Walshe: suwelfare@gmit.ie 091742588 Check out our socials!! Stay up to date by following us on our channels and don't forget at the end of the day we are also a friend to you so don’t be shy if you see us around! PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Topics for Next Int’l Induction • Immigration Appointments • Opening a Bank Account • Physical Welcome Reception (October) • International Office Operation – Mainly Virtual Service for now • Follow-Up International Office Induction for New Students (14th September) PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Email Communication IT IS ESENTIAL TO READ ALL EMAILS FROM THE GMIT INTERNATIONAL OFFICE PRE-ARRIVAL AND DURING THE FIRST FEW WEEKS As part of the Irish Government’s Key Principles for the management of the safe arrival of international students, we will contact by email ask you to confirm that you have reviewed the information in this presentation and that you understand the requirements relating to your arrival into Ireland. A recording of this presentation will also be available on our Pre-Arrival Website From the 25th August 2021. PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
Online resources • Current health measures in Ireland • Students in Galway/Mayo can access https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/c information about COVID 19 on the GMIT ovid19/public_health_measures_for_covid19. website: html for latest & most detailed information. https://www.gmit.ie/general/student-faqs • Guidance video on the correct usage of or www.gmit.ie/coronavirus facemasks • Online Shopping in Galway, Ireland https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/aac74c- – TESCO www.tesco.ie guidance-on-safe-use-of-face-coverings/ (also do a ‘click & collect’ service) • Irish HSE COVID 19 tracker App – SUPERVALU https://shop.supervalu.ie/ https://www.gov.ie/en/service/da832- – ICELAND https://www.iceland.ie/home- download-the-covid-tracker-app/ delivery/ • COVID-19 Travel Advice https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/75d92- covid-19-travel-advice/ PRE-ARRIVAL BRIEFING FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2020
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