1. Discuss Studying Abroad with Family and Friends: International study is a major decision whether you plan on going overseas for one month or one year. Be sure to first listen to input from family members and friends as their prior knowledge on this topic should be valuable in making your final decision.
2. Domestic High School or University Requirements: Check in with your counselor or adviser to ensure that all course credit earned abroad will transfer in full to your home high school or university. Get this confirmation in writing as well, because you will not want to return home and learn that you will not receive credit for your hard work.
3. Obtain Passport, Visa, Currency, or Other Documents: Passports are required for travel to nearly every nation outside the US, and you can receive a passport from any US Post Office. Only some countries require a visa for international students and this information can typically be found on the abroad school's website or country website. Most banks within the United States offer currency exchanges from US dollars to the desired international currency. However, monitor the markets before doing so because you may get more bang for your buck if the foreign currency has weakened to the dollar at the time of exchange. Other documents which need to be prepared prior to abroad study include: registering with the US State Department, immunization records, health insurance, and inform your bank and credit card Company of your travel arrangements.
4. Decide Upon Housing and Travel Arrangements: Meet with friends, or other abroad students which you have learned to trust by networking, and determine the type of housing everyone would like to live in. I highly recommend using the international high school or university's website to make housing arrangements as they are the most trusted. Typically dorms, apartments, and sometimes houses are available via the international school's website. Be wary if you venture outside of the school's website as you could be susceptible to scams and other legal issues, which would be an international headache for you and your roommates. There are many available websites to books flights via the internet, so be sure to keep a lookout for the best deal available. Once you arrive in the foreign country be sure that you have a means of travel to your school and choice of housing.
5. Pack Your Bags: Pack only essential luggage which you will need to study abroad such as clothing, medication, laptop, and some bathroom items as most airlines have a specific weight limit. Make sure that you also pack lightly because you will more than likely purchase items overseas that you will want to bring home.
2. Domestic High School or University Requirements: Check in with your counselor or adviser to ensure that all course credit earned abroad will transfer in full to your home high school or university. Get this confirmation in writing as well, because you will not want to return home and learn that you will not receive credit for your hard work.
3. Obtain Passport, Visa, Currency, or Other Documents: Passports are required for travel to nearly every nation outside the US, and you can receive a passport from any US Post Office. Only some countries require a visa for international students and this information can typically be found on the abroad school's website or country website. Most banks within the United States offer currency exchanges from US dollars to the desired international currency. However, monitor the markets before doing so because you may get more bang for your buck if the foreign currency has weakened to the dollar at the time of exchange. Other documents which need to be prepared prior to abroad study include: registering with the US State Department, immunization records, health insurance, and inform your bank and credit card Company of your travel arrangements.
4. Decide Upon Housing and Travel Arrangements: Meet with friends, or other abroad students which you have learned to trust by networking, and determine the type of housing everyone would like to live in. I highly recommend using the international high school or university's website to make housing arrangements as they are the most trusted. Typically dorms, apartments, and sometimes houses are available via the international school's website. Be wary if you venture outside of the school's website as you could be susceptible to scams and other legal issues, which would be an international headache for you and your roommates. There are many available websites to books flights via the internet, so be sure to keep a lookout for the best deal available. Once you arrive in the foreign country be sure that you have a means of travel to your school and choice of housing.
5. Pack Your Bags: Pack only essential luggage which you will need to study abroad such as clothing, medication, laptop, and some bathroom items as most airlines have a specific weight limit. Make sure that you also pack lightly because you will more than likely purchase items overseas that you will want to bring home.
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