Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died. ~Erma Bombeck Doctors in other countries do not undergo the same type of education that they do in the US. Therefore, it is important to think about whom you might want to see for minor and major medical assistance. Make a list of recommended physicians and hospitals before you leave,…
When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money. ~Susan Heller What and how to pack isn’t as easy as it looks. Just like the research and time it takes to secure cheap airline tickets, packing can also take a lot of planning. So hat to bring…
Half the fun of travel is the esthetic of lostness. ~ Ray Bradbury Whether or not you buy International ID cards is a personal decision. Your decision should be based on your use for the card, and specifically its benefits. Most foreign universities will give you a student identification card for the institution. However, there are several commercial cards that…
Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices. ~ Alfred A. Montapert To understand the paths to studying abroad and your options, first identify the department or office on campus that helps students study abroad, and then go there. If your home institution doesn’t have a study abroad designee or process in place, then inquire about…
Religion is one of those things that many Americans practice but don’t always understand or talk about. Nonetheless, your religion may influence where you’d like to study abroad. You may want to learn more about your own religion or you may want to learn about another. I call myself a Christian, but I lived with an African Muslim family while…
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. ~Malcolm X Passport and Visas How do I get a passport, visa? A passport is a form of international identification that states your citizenship and other important information needed by immigration. If you don’t already have a passport, then you should apply as…
