One of the true tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency. ~Arnold H. Glasgow Register with the US Embassy either shortly before or after you arrive in country. This will help you and your family in the event of a personal or national emergency. The Overseas Citizens…
Category: Preparing for your program
Packing for Study Abroad
When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money. ~Susan Heller What and how to pack isn’t as easy as it looks. Just like the research and time it takes to secure cheap airline tickets, packing can also take a lot of…
Passport, visa to study abroad
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. ~Malcolm X Passport and Visas How do I get a passport, visa? A passport is a form of international identification that states your citizenship and other important information needed by immigration. If you don’t already have a passport,…
Study Abroad and Family
Study Abroad with family Students with partners and children are taking advantage of study abroad opportunities. If it is your dream to go abroad, then don’t let anything get in your way. But, how would you deal with Study Abroad and Family issue? More nontraditional students are going back to college, and more study abroad…
Scholarships and Financial Aid
I know at last what distinguishes man from animals; financial worries. ~ Romain Rolland How do I get scholarships and financial Aid? In this article you will find tips, advise, and information that will help you in your search for the best option. Scholarships and Financial Aid Federal financial aid can be used for study…
Study Abroad – How to start
Planning your study abroad experience It’s never too early to plan your study abroad experience and here is some information on how to start such experience. If you didn’t start your planning in high school, then ideally you should start during your freshman year of college. By starting this early, you will have more program…