Be ready to explore your new destination!
You're about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime but there are a few things you need to do before you catch your flight. We're here to help you prepare for your study abroad journey with our simple, informative guide.
Students first need to apply for a passport prior to studying abroad.
Prospective study abroad students should get a clean bill of health from a doctor and also secure health insurance.
Cheap plane tickets can be found through websites like Skyscanner and Student Universe.
When packing, less is more!
Researching the host country's customs and culture can help students get to know their new home before arrival and may lessen culture shock.
You've found a great study abroad program, been accepted, and are now getting excited to start your study abroad adventure. Congratulations! Now it's just a matter of preparing yourself for the big trip. What should you pack for study abroad? Do you need travel insurance? How should you handle money and phones while abroad?
While goodbye's can be tough, they're a necessary part of this journey. And just think of all the excitement you have yet to come! Expect the unexpected! While studying abroad you will definitely encounter people with different concepts of time and personal space. Be ready to learn and observe these differences without being judgmental. It will be these very same differences that will undoubtedly enrich your understanding of your own culture.
The locals you meet while abroad will often be very curious about life in your home country. Typically, you will be asked about your country's foreign policies of which you are sometimes expected to be very knowledgeable. Get in the habit of reading newspapers and news magazines long before you leave so you'll be informed on current affairs in your home country as well as abroad. You may also want to educate your friends and family about where you'll be going and what it is you'll be doing. Having a strong support system will help you get through the challenges of living in an unfamiliar environment far from home.
Even though you can never expect to be fully prepared upon arrival, we hope these tips will help you hit the ground running!
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