ILDC Aspire by wilds.studio

2024-09-04 11:24:07 UTC

Welcome to the ILDC Aspire Board!

We are excited to have you here. This board is a space where Aspirers can share their recommendations and experiences, ensuring that valuable knowledge is passed forward to the next cycles of Aspirers attending Start Strong.

To make the most of this platform, we need your cooperation:

Please do not share any sensitive or private information that cannot be shared outside of Microsoft systems.
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Thank you for your cooperation and contributions!

Weather in Seattle

2024-09-08 08:54:39 UTC

Pack something warm! Seattle gets pretty cold especially in the evenings

Hiking and nature

2024-09-08 09:00:27 UTC

The nature around Seattle is amazing, if you have some time and like hiking, rent a car and explore the surrounding area, some notable hikes are "Rattlesnake" trail, "Twin waterfalls" "Poo poo point" (yes that's the name), "Lake 22", "Snow lake", and many more...

Receipts

2024-09-08 09:02:06 UTC

Make a habit of taking a picture of every receipt you get to make the expense process easier when you get back.

Restaurants and Bars

2024-09-08 09:08:14 UTC

Most Restaurants and Bars close at 22:00 in the downtown Seattle area, make sure to check the opening hours when planning a night out.

Go to Redmond!

2024-09-08 11:16:03 UTC

Even though the event itself is not happening in Redmond, take the time to go and see the site, it's really powerful to see it - the size and the surrounding, and all the cool stuff.

International SOS (ISOS) Assistance App

2024-09-09 08:52:14 UTC

Get personalized trip preparation and 24/7 assistance when needed, anywhere around the globe.

Download the ISOS Assistance App and register using your Microsoft email alias @microsoft.com and your name as it is listed in your travel profile (first time only) to enable alerts relevant to your travel plans.

Microsoft Commute

2024-09-09 08:56:45 UTC

Start planning your commute by exploring all the Microsoft options available to you Commuting in Puget Sound?

Puget Sound (Redmond) Campus

2024-09-09 09:00:29 UTC

Get all the information on the campus here Welcome to Puget Sound

Worldwide Emergency Assistance program (WEA)

2024-09-09 09:04:42 UTC

The WEA program provides international emergency medical assistance to Microsoft employees traveling outside of their country of employment.

In the event of an emergency, employees should call International SOS on the Microsoft dedicated phone line at:

+1 (888) 946-6738 (from the US or Canada collect)
or
+1 (253) 946-6738 (International collect)