Looking for a compact and comprehensive guide on what to do
& know before you go? On Monday, October 1,
we'll be publishing our first ever Study Abroad Handbook. The
handbook will give you all the information you need to make your
semester abroad a success, so make sure you check back here to
download the digital edition, or stop by our office to pick up the
hard copy!
Here are some of the topics that will be covered in the
handbook:
- Culture Shock/Social
Customs - What to expect when entering new and
different cultures, how to deal with culture shock and home
sickness, how not to be the "typical touris"
- Pre-Departure
Checklist - Have you completed all OGS
requirements? Have you packed everything you'll need? Is there
anything else you can do to prepare? Use our checklist to keep
track of everything!
- City and Country Guides for Every
Location - Important people, places and
numbers on each of our locations
- Tips & Resources for
Research - There's only so much we can tell you
about Rome, Paris and Seville. The best way to prepare yourself and
know what to expect is to do your own research; here's how!
- Staying Safe
Abroad - Your parents will thank us for this one. A
primer on what to do to stay safe and what to look out for to avoid
dangerous situations.