Tips for the Prospective Students

1.Make sure you have a signed, valid passport and visas, if required. Also have the copies of your passports and visas in case of emergency.
2.Read the Public Announcements or Travel Warnings, if applicable for the countries you plan to visit.
3.Keep your family members, friends informed about your program. Keep copies of your itinerary, passport data page and visas with family or friends at home, so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency. Keep your host program informed of your whereabouts.
4.Your insurance should cover your emergency medical needs (including medical evacuation) while traveling and at the desired place.
5.Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to which you are traveling. Remember, while in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws!
6.Do not leave your luggage unattended in public areas and never accept packages from strangers.
7.While abroad, avoid using illicit drugs or drinking excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages, and associating with people who do.
8.Do not become a target for thieves by wearing conspicuous clothing and expensive jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of cash or unnecessary credit cards.
9.Deal only with authorized agents when you exchange money to avoid violating local laws.
10.When overseas, avoid demonstrations and other situations that may become unruly.