Do I need a passport to participate in an international educational field experience? Yes. Everyone needs a passport to travel abroad. Detailed information on passports is available from the U.S. State Department at http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html What is a visa? Will I need one? A visa grants permission to visit, study or work in a foreign country. The government of the country to which you are planning to go issues visas. Each country has different requirements for visas. Some countries don’t require a visa, others do. Check out visa information at http://www.traveldocs.com or talk to international field experience staff. Note: This web site is for reference only. Requirements many change and not be reflected on this site. Only the appropriate foreign embassy has complete reliable information. What about immunizations? Are there any health concerns where I’m going? Only your physician can completely answer this question. However, the Centers for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov/ has an informative web site that covers travel health issues. How do buy a plane ticket? How do I know I have the best price? Often international field experience groups travel together overseas, so you don’t need to worry about researching airfares. If you are traveling independently, simply call the major airlines that service your destination. For the most part they have "800" toll free numbers. Tell them you are a student and you are looking for the best price! Also try contacting the Council on International Educational Exchange travel office. This student travel agency often has excellent prices! Call them at 1-800-2COUNCIL. I’ve never been abroad before. I have so many questions about international travel I can’t even list them. The Office of Student Field Experiences has information on most aspects of travel and study abroad. When you participate in an international field experience, you will be part of a team of students who will prepare together for the program. Pre-departure seminars will prepare you for the experience with everything from packing lists to handling your money. Back to FAQ Page Back to International Field Experiences