Now that you have made the decision to study abroad, there are a number of things that you should do before your departure. Much of your pre-departure checklist includes information about passports, visas, policies, travel arrangements, overseas housing and acadmic credit.

Prior to leaving on your study abroad program you should also consider health care issues, what you should pack and how much money to take with you. It will be important for you to know how to make overseas telephone calls and how to be safe in a new country.

Learn all you can about the country and its culture so that you feel more comfortable. Take the time to prepare and review the information provided at the study abroad orientation session and in the Study Abroad Handbook. You will find that your study abroad experience will be much more enjoyable to taking the time to prepare.