Getting organised for Dubai

So here I am with little to do in the office today so I thought I wouldn't waste any time and get my self organised for October when I will be heading to Dubai for 6 months!!!

So first things first....clothes shopping :) As you may or may not know Dubai dress wear is slightly different and people including the brits must be some what covered up.

Luckily for me the autumn and winter clothes are coming into shops now resulting in summer clothes going on sale :) So cheap clothes for me to take to Dubai!!!

When working abroad for your placement be sure to know their religion and religious beliefs as you don't want to offend. Also be aware of the weather although working in a place of sun may make it sound like a holiday, just think you will be there for a while and you will be working and travelling to work so take this into consideration. Will you adapt well to the climate change hot or cold?

Do a risk assessment...
Go onto http://www.crg-online.com/Summaries.aspx?ap=5 and carry out a risk assessment of where you are heading of to and make the university aware of the results. Never put your self in danger.

Get in contact
I managed to find an email contact online of an intern who has worked in the same office in Dubai where I will be working. I emailed her asking her all sorts of questions like what sort of work I would be doing, what is the uniform or dress code like over there?

She said that they don't treat you like an intern and that they throw you into the deep end :/ it sounds scary but a good experience none the less. Her internship in Dubai helped her to gain the job she has now, working in another country makes you stand out from others so it's a fantastic experience she said.

I suggest when you do find a placement to try and get a contact from an intern who has worked there or try and find a blog, it gives you a more realistic view of what you will be doing and it's a great source if you are unsure of what to expect.


Insurance
When it comes to insurance for a placement abroad I would suggest going to the university and getting the insurance that they have for students working abroad. I went through the necessary paper work with my parents and it covers everything.

Just to double check I went onto one of those compare websites and the university insurance was cheapest so I will be taking this insurance out.

For me it cost £60= £10 a month

I have been fortunate enough to have the company sort flights and my Visa out for me so this is all taken care of, the one thing I am looking into sorting though is a laptop so I can Skype and do work over there.

I haven't yet decided what I'm getting so suggestions are open please :)


Happy blogging,

Hannah