Study Abroad Hangout by Webjet

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Top 8 Things We Will Talk About

• Choosing a program

• Payment• Phones• Visas and

Passports

• Insurance• Packing• Saving money• Traveling • And More!

Picking a Program Provider

Talk to your school’s study abroad advisor

Also check out different ones like:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=oJO-Gpy0tc028M&tbnid=RPDw7aGB_Gro9M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://und.edu/academics/international-programs/study-abroad/semester-year/providers.cfm&ei=GE8dUcGpIIna8ATLg4CABQ&bvm=bv.42452523,d.eWU&psig=AFQjCNHyd9mEO2U-KCn_LeuYoAEMmvfpEg&ust=1360961669837273

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6 Things To Consider:

• Location• Homestay or living in a dorm• English or foreign language classes• Course credit for school• Classes that interest you• Can you afford it?

Paying

• Scholarships – School/Program• Grants• Loans

Choosing a flight

Preparing For Departure

Student Visa and Passport

Visit: travel.state.gov/visa/

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=student+visa&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=jEkwlMXzZNoc9M&tbnid=JYhqtflJeXDOBM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.prismvisas.com/servicesMain.php?serviceId=11&ei=F1EeUcP9ApHI9gS2zYDgBQ&bvm=bv.42553238,d.eWU&psig=AFQjCNGinja4oPVLm81_lkcRNKhMPeAGZA&ust=1361027721039364

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http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=passport&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=-E_BM_e0xkAJiM&tbnid=YFzFoPW2Df9ctM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=30341921c6898210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=30341921c6898210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&ei=7FEeUZSZA5O-9QS_x4CYBA&psig=AFQjCNEz3-Yq8Gpl-rW42aTdhJ8jpVVzrg&ust=1361027872383946

Register Your Trip With U.S. Embassy

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=us+embassy&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=aBpsws37u9Fz8M&tbnid=y5kWm5fpOD9z1M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:US_Embassy_Seal.png&ei=RG4eUZuQKobm9ASO94HYBg&bvm=bv.42553238,d.eWU&psig=AFQjCNGnBLJvv3x1RgEw33N0OmQKXO0JWw&ust=1361035197331858

Call your bank

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=credit+cards&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=N37Xz60OSzAHjM&tbnid=rj69BvEcNwTUIM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://spectrumservice.net/payment.html&ei=W1seUbryCoK09gS33oH4BQ&bvm=bv.42553238,d.eWU&psig=AFQjCNHWN40mLOa9Dd2CwmbjAdKBr3jloQ&ust=1361030340995438

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Get Insurance

Visit: www.hthstudents.com/

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=student+travel+insurance&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=9Kt_WfwhSoI8UM&tbnid=DDRzKiFRoJ__0M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.bajajallianz.com/Corp/travel-insurance/student-travel-insurance-elite.jsp&ei=eFceUZX3EpDG9gSX2YHYAg&bvm=bv.42553238,d.eWU&psig=AFQjCNG9AwbNSQYMbupJpbZmwftYXD56Og&ust=1361029366107787

Call Your Cell Phone Carrier

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=international+cell+phone&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=jAeuYEqzbL8FaM&tbnid=hWZ24t59Qv9uBM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.telanalysis.com/telecom-audit-blog/telecom-billing/how-to-cut-the-high-costs-of-international-roaming/&ei=mVgeUZSvBpSE9gSih4DgCg&bvm=bv.42553238,d.eWU&psig=AFQjCNGAd0XdkAHv31jb2xD_Sk5n2J-pnA&ust=1361029606459073

Packing For Your Trip

What To Pack

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=packing&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=KphXJGbtOeAjsM&tbnid=gjaRsy7vbdlRsM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://technorati.com/lifestyle/travel/article/audio-tips-on-the-art-of/&ei=92YeUcWbJ4jM9QS074GIAw&bvm=bv.42553238,d.eWU&psig=AFQjCNHJYIHJCuT6Cn5gow6crzXA2u085w&ust=1361033203761490

What NOT To Pack

What Type Of Luggage

Bag Tags, Weight and Locks

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=luggage&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=tIrUVo_9N0vZaM&tbnid=IZXCD26M-JZ0gM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.stylelushblog.com/2011/06/i-need-new-luggage.html&ei=jGceUeHmOIrU9ASKyoDwBA&bvm=bv.42553238,d.eWU&psig=AFQjCNF0SaK_f-Y9jMQ5oXUsxMLIAhtyRw&ust=1361033454698934

Money:Bringing Cash and Converting

Use Webjet.com’s Currency Converter: http://www.webjet.com/travel-toolbox/currency-converter/

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=international+currency&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=dmmJ9h4gasGKfM&tbnid=Rs2YgSBCCrL1vM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photos-international-currency-image2509668&ei=sF4eUcrcKYT69gTb_oD4CQ&bvm=bv.42553238,d.eWU&psig=AFQjCNENAdyj8U6M_sMypY_DqNdaI7r8ig&ust=1361031199123918

Saving Money While Abroad

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=saving+money&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=wseyYb8VxjgIiM&tbnid=m-mQrLYpBz67UM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.payoff.com/blog/index.php/2012/08/5-ways-getting-out-of-debt-can-save-you-money/&ei=L2keUf-fMJLi8gS3toEg&bvm=bv.42553238,d.eWU&psig=AFQjCNGFMdTK713eiul8nzeDbagbD4SlEw&ust=1361033779043854

2 Things to Avoid:

Eating Out

Tourist Areas

3 Things For Traveling While Abroad

Plan In Advance Use Student DealsUse Local Transportation

The 4 Most Important Things About Studying

Abroad:

Have Fun

Explore

Try New Things

Meet New People

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