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Tuesday, May 15, 2012 
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"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." — James Dean |
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A Note from Dynamic Global Exchange 
Our first students for the Summer Work and Travel season are beginning to arrive. We have created the list below to remind you of many of the important things that you need to take care or before and after your arrival. Please read our list carefully and contact us directly if you have any questions.
Before your arrive:
1. Be sure to complete the pre-arrival summary sheet and return to your international office
Completion is required so that we can notify your employer of your flight information.
2. "Like" our Facebook page
You can find us by searching Dynamic Global Exchange or by clicking on the Facebook button at the bottom of this email. Once you are on our page, don't forget to "Like" us! Once you "Like" us, you will receive our daily postings of important, fun, and culturally interesting information. We would also love for you to post pictures of your time in the U.S.
3. Write down DGE's contact information and keep it in your wallet/purse
Our office number is: 770 623 5976 and the emergency cell number is: 248 885 0004. The emergency cell number should only be used for emergencies.
After you arrive:
1. Get validated in SEVIS (government website) through DGE's website
You are not "legal" until you have completed this step. This can not be completed by phone!
– Click on this link: dynamicglobalexchange.com/arrival.htm
2. Check-in with us every month!
We want to know how you are, answer your questions, and know if we can do anything to make your program experience better. More importantly, the Department of State requires us to make contact at least once a month. We must hear from you by no later than the 15th of each month. We have made this as easy as possible:
– Click on this link: dynamicglobalexchange.com/checkin.htm
Sincerely, 
Cultural Exchange
As we move into the spring and summer seasons, we want to make sure that all of our participants are prepared for their new positions at their host companies. Over the next few months, we will cover some of the most important things to keep in mind during your time in the program.
For many of you, your first day at your placement is just around the corner. We have created a list of tips to help make your first day successful and to set the right tone for your time with your new employer.
Get plenty of sleep the night before your first day – Your first day will consist of meeting new people, learning about your new responsibilities, and processing lots of new information. Being well rested will help you to think clearly and feel awake. If it all possible, practice waking up and going to sleep on your work schedule for a few days prior to your first day.
Listen – Do your best to take in all of the new information that your manager and colleagues share with you on your first day. Whether you have formal training or shadow someone in a similar position, try to learn as much as you can by listening to their guidance and instruction.
Take notes – You will probably receive lots of new information on your first day, probably more than you can remember. A good way to keep track of all of the new information is to keep notes about what people tell you. If something is really important, make sure to put a star or other symbol next to it so that you can easily find it when you need to refer to it later.
Ask questions – If you don't understand a task assigned to you or you are having trouble completing an assignment because you don't understand all of the directions, you should always ask for clarification. Your employer would much rather spend a few minutes answering your questions than having you do something incorrectly. If you find yourself without anything to do, ask if there is something else that you can work on.
Smile and be friendly – You will be spending lots of time with your new colleagues during your placement and your first day is your best chance to make a good impression. Smiling when you meet your new colleagues and making a point to remember their names will go a long way to build relationships.
We Need Your Help!
If you know someone who would be interested in joining our program as a participant, we want to meet them! Please contact us by email or by phone and we will provide you with additional information.
We are always interested in seeing your photos from your time as a participant. Please send your photos to marisa@dynamicglobalexchange.com and let us know if we can use them to share online and with future participants and host companies.
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