So you get your proper acceptance letter saying you got in with both schools! Congratulations!!! BUT they have also included these 11 attachments... 11 attachments that include your housing application, orientation confirmation, local insurance etc. And you thought the paper work was over. Let's go over some of those things.
- Orientation booking form; This is pretty easy once you have booked your flight. For my year the optional weekend orientation was not optional, however it was also paid for in my other CSU IP costs. IP should tell you if this is true or not for your year. If they don't email them. This completed form can be emailed to Monalisa.
- Accommodation Application; Fill it out to the best of your knowledge. As far as housing options go, don't get too settled on any particular option, just fill out "The Bantry" and/or "Annies Cove" they will stick you where they will stick you but you will be paying the same no matter what. The completed application can be email to the off campus accommodations department. As far as the housing deposit goes look into using a credit card by asking the SA IP office. I suggest you get a credit card before you leave for emergencies and odd costs like this.
- Local Heath Insurance; More than likely you will want to go with Ingwe because it is the cheapest option (don't forget that you will have this and a second health insurance so don't worry about it being cheap). The only way I was able to make sense of all of this was to email the IP department in SA. If you want to pay with a credit card you can get it all done in 15 min by going to this website and clicking the "apply" button.
On one last note; Don't be afraid of getting a credit card. I got my first one specifically for this trip and so far it has been a life saver. I don't suggest using it for normal purchases while abroad because they often have over-seas fees but they are nice to have for emergencies and making these kinds of things just a touch simpler.
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