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Renew/Obtain passport. Must be valid for at least six months after student returns to U.S.; Official birth certificate needed for initial application. Applications availabe at the U.S Post Office or online.
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Once accpeted into the program, register for orientation class.
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Complete visa application and submit packet to consulate (addressed in class).
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Register for classes at host school (addressed in class).
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Reserve housing (addressed in class).
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Complete forms required by International Ed and OSU (handed out and collected in class).
- Research best buy on airline tickets.
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Purchase Eurail pass if needed (must be done before departing).
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Obtain about five additional passport pictures for various ID's/paperwork.
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Meet with advisor to plan class schedule for term AFTER study abroad (you register while abroad)
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Obtain Euro dollars and/or currency of the country arriving in.
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Obtain ATM card.
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Obtain credit card for emergencies and confirm that your card will be accepted overseas.
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Consider purchasing money belt/passport holder.
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Make travel itinerary and leave copy with family/friends.
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Make arrangements of when/how to contact family/friends while abroad.
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Make copies of passport, health insurance card and additional picture ID and leave with family and advising office.
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Learn location of nearest U.S. consulate of the country you will be in and register with them prior to departure.
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Check travel advisories of countries you plan to visit.
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Make sure all immunizations are current; get boosters as necessary; consider making an appointment with the travel nurse at Student Health Center. Schedule dental/optical check up.
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Learn a few key phrases of the language of the country you will be staying in.
