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Helpful Tips for Study Abroad Students



We invite new members of the International Ambassadors Program or all study abroad alumni to provide helpful tips to new study abroad students. Please complete this form providing as much (prose or bullet points) as you are able to remember from your time overseas. We will compile the information provided and include them in our Pre-Departure Orientation Handbook, on our website, or in our resource library. We reserve the right to edit information provided as necessary.


Gratefully,


The International Programs Staff

 
Country, City, or University where you studied.

Please provide your email so we can contact you if we have any clarification questions.

How to succeed academically in a foreign culture: time management, expectations, classroom sizes, teaching styles, etc.

Health & safety issues in a foreign culture including medications, laws, gender expectations, places to avoid, etc.

Tips related to living in a foreign culture including managing cultural expectations, gender issues, attitudinal adjustments, etc.

Tips on international travels including recommended packing list, places to visit, cheap travel options, places to avoid, cheap rentals, etc

Tips on managing the student visa application process including ways to speed up the process, managing the slow procedure, etc.

Any other special advise for students?
 
 
 
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