STUDY ABroaD TIPS
Make sure you have a signed, valid passport and visas, if required;
Read the Consular Information Sheets for the countries you plan to visit;
Leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page and visas with family or friends at home, so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency. Keep your host program informed of your whereabouts;
Make sure you have insurance that will cover your emergency medical needs while you are overseas;
Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to which you are traveling. While in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws;
While abroad, avoid using illicit drugs or drinking excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages, and associating with people who do;
Do not become a target for thieves by wearing conspicuous clothing and expensive jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of cash or unnecessary credit cards;
Don’t be afraid to take some crazy risks. Those make the best stories, after all;
Studying abroad can be a fun and safe experience. Furthermore, as well as having lots of fun you need to be aware of some of the dangers that you can encounter when you plan to study abroad.
We asked two of our editors to make a list with a few tips that can help you when you're travelling across the world. This can be of use as a guide to you!
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