Study Abroad 

location choice 

• international airport

packing

• Try to only pack what you think are necessities. Keep in mind that you will most likely purchase things there as well and need room to bring them back. 

finances 

• Will you be traveling while you study abroad? Will you need to pay for a phone plan? Public Transport? 

education

• What program fits your area of study the best? 

things to do in the area 

• Are you going to want to leave every weekend? 

do you speak the language? 

housing options 

• Homestay, dorm provided, needing to find housing independently? 

cell phone plan

• make sure that your phone is fully paid off before you leave, otherwise the new sim card will not work on your phone

• look at local options in the area

• get recommendations from locals 

Purpose

• is this study abroad toward your degree? 

• is the purpose to become more of a global citizen with the experience? 

• While I will always recommend studying abroad, you will get more out of the experince if you know the purpose you are going for.