Travel Resources

• Research your host country
  • Do you know the local currency?
    • https://www.exchange-rates.org/ 
  • Do you know how the government works? Or what the nation’s flag looks like?
  • Research local laws: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html 
    • Is your medication legal in your host country?
      • https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1444?language=en_US 
• Read the Study Abroad Handbook available in the study abroad portal
• Complete online orientation assessments in the study abroad portal
• Research Phone Plan Options
  • Does your current carrier offer an international phone plan?
    • https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/best-international-cell-phone-plans 
  • Look into international SIM card providers in your host country. 
    • https://simify.com/blogs/travel/buy-sim-card-another-country-work 
• Packing:
  • Check out this packing list
  • TSA packing tips: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/travel-tips/travel-checklist
• Traveling:
  • TSA Travel tips: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/travel-tips
  • Students Abroad:
    • https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/students.html