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Study Abroad Checklist
12 - 18 months ahead
Set-up Study Abroad Advising Account
explore program options
- location
- courses
- cost
ask questions (study abroad advisor, academic advisor,
financial aid, students returned from study abroad, parents)
9 - 12 months ahead
apply to program(s)
- request transcript
- request disciplinary clearance
- write statement of purpose
get courses pre-approved
arrange for financial aid and/or scholarships
6 - 9 months ahead
apply for (or renew) your passport
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
check on visa requirements for your host country
http://www.embassy.org/embassies/
make flight arrangements to your host country
make sure you maintain required g.p.a. and eligible status
3 - 6 months ahead
talk with your Physician about medical issues (CDC
recommendations for immunizations, prescriptions, mental
health, etc.) http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
confirm that you have submitted all necessary enrollment
forms and program documentation
confirm that your financial aid will be disbursed appropriately
notify your current housing of when you will be leaving
look up local news online from your host country
http://www.nettizen.com/newspaper/
confirm where you will live when you return to your campus
after study abroad
1 - 2 months ahead
attend Pre-Departure Orientation
make sure you have a suggested packing list for your program,
including culturally appropriate clothing and household items
you may need
make sure you have obtained medical insurance which can be
used in your host country
make sure you have insurance for your personal possessions
while abroad
look up local news online from your host country
http://www.nettizen.com/newspaper/
make sure you have a credit card and debit card which can be
utilized overseas, contact your financial institutions and inform
them that you will be out of the country for an extended time
Learn about cultural transition adjustment
http://www.pacific.edu/sis/culture/