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Countdown to study abroad |
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Discuss opportunities for exchange with family, school counselors, teachers, and advisers |
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Collect information from various college programs and exchange program agencies |
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Consider what you can afford to spend for foreign study, and what you might be able to earn |
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Look into financial aid and scholarships |
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Talk to other students who have studied abroad for advice and suggestions |
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Take TOEFL, SAT, GRE, or any other required exams |
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Collect application forms for the program you are interested in |
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Obtain any official transcripts and reference/recommendation letters that are required |
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Complete application forms and apply for financial aid and scholarships |
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Get official copies of birth certificate and documentation needed to obtain a passport and visa |
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Retake TOEFL, SAT, GRE or other exams if necessary |
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Apply for passport (Passport information for United States citizens) |
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Check visa requirements for the country you plan to study in (Foreign entry requirements for US Citizens traveling abroad; US visa information for foreign students) |
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Find out what kind of approval you'll need to get academic credit for overseas coursework |
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Make flight arrangements and purchase any other travel passes, such as a Eurail pass |
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Attend any program-sponsored information sessions |
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Get an international student card to qualify for student discounts around the world |
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Have a complete physical health exam with your doctor |
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Arrange to receive any vaccinations needed to go abroad |
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Request a copy of your medical history record to keep with you overseas |
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Arrange for medical insurance while abroad |
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Purchase travel insurance for personal possessions, lost or stolen money, airline and rail tickets, etc. |
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Attend any program-sponsored information or orientation sessions |
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Refill any prescriptions and collect any over-the-counter products that may not be available in your host country (check with your program to make sure they are legal) |
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Get a doctor's note authorizing your use of prescription medications you are taking with you |
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Make photocopies of all important documents, tickets, and travel passes |
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Prepare a folder to hold all insurance papers, school registration papers, medical records and copies of documents such as birth certificates; make a copy of all documents to leave at home |
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Get travelers' checks |
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Exchange a small amount of currency to carry with you |
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Pack, keeping in mind airline regulations on what you can and cannot put in your luggage and carry-ons |
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Place your documents folder in a carry-on bag, BUT keep airline tickets and passport separate from copies, perhaps in a small purse, wallet or "fanny pack" |
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Confirm airline and other travel arrangements |
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Compile a phone/address directory or list to take with you, including: family, friends, program sponsor, school at home and abroad, home country embassy or consulate |
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Make a list of credit card and travelers check numbers; keep one in your document folder and leave the other with a parent or family member in case of emergency |
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Take two forms of ID - at least one should have a photo - to the airport |
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Make sure to leave an emergency contact phone number with your family |
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Place luggage ID tags on each piece of baggage with your destination address |
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Arrive at the airport several hours ahead if you have an international flight |
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