June 10, 2026 · 5 min
Pre-Departure & Post-Landing: forex, insurance, accommodation, alumni
The last mile no one talks about. Currency, SIM, housing, first-week logistics and alumni intros in your city.
#forex#orientation
Once your visa is stamped, the real anxiety starts.
- •Forex: competitive rates via banking partners.
- •Insurance: mandatory OSHC (Australia), NHS surcharge (UK), health plans (US, Canada).
- •Accommodation: vetted university and off-campus options.
- •Pre-departure orientation: 90 minutes on banking, SIM, safety, weather.
- •Impel Alumni intros: senior students in your city and program.