2. Content
• international contract
– responsibilities as an exchange participant
– responsibilities for the hosting LC
– responsibilities for the sending LC
• breaking a match
• breaking a realization
3. International contract
• contains explanation of responsibilities for
YOU as exchange participant
LC that will host you during your project /
internship
LC that will send you abroad
4. Your responsibilities as
exchange participant – before match
• communicate effectively & fast
– respond to e-mails in a respective time frame
(48hrs)
• send your document in the required
timeframe
• be proactive and search/apply for projects
• be open-minded
5. Your responsibilities as
exchange participant – after match
• inform yourself
visa requirements
insurance & health checks
living conditions
• neighborhoods
• cost of living
6. hosting Local Committee (LC)
• gives you a support system
– being approachable in terms of questions
• key contact information
– contact person and contact phone
– address of LC
– rules and regulations within the foreign
country
If you have not received the info yet even though you are matched
already – please ask them now
7. hosting Local Committee (LC)
• supports you
to find a flat (there is no guarantee!)
in case you need to
• open bank account
• register at the country
• visit a doctor‘s
Depends on your hosting LC – please ask if support is needed in
advance
• checks on your safety
• integration into LC activities
8. sending Local Committee (LC)
in Germany
• communication with local committee
– provide contact person
• support system
• check on safety of the exchange
participant
10. match break
• may take place if
– required documents are not sent within 2
weeks
– emergency in family occurs (proof required)
– dangerous circumstances in foreign country
exist
– health issues occur (proof required)
11. realization break
• same as match break
• no official working permit
• exchange job is different from job
description
12. Summary
• no financial penalties for you
• depending on situation there might be a
new internship
• be open-minded and inform yourself
