Before You Go: 
Pre-Departure Information for Students and Parents

Introduction (Message from the Coordinator)

Pre-Departure Planning

Pre-Departure Checklist

Registering for Your Program

Making Housing Arrangements

Making Travel Arrangements

Health Issues

Insurance & Immunization

International Student Identity Card (ISIC)

Assuring a Healthy Trip Abroad

Alcohol & Illegal Drugs

Money Matters

Setting up a Budget

Managing your Money

Communication

Information for Travelers

Travel Documents

Foreign Entry Requirements

Immigration & Customs

Resources for the Student Traveler

Safety & Security

UNI Policy on Health & Safety

Emergency Contact Information

Embassy/Consulate Assistance

Dealing with Terrorism

Women Travelers

Study Abroad: The Cultural Experience

The Cultural Adjustment Cycle

Dealing with Culture Shock

Getting to Know Americans

Communicating Across Cultures

Planning to Return Home

Study Abroad Handbook (PDF)
Study Abroad Planning Guide (PDF)

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