1. Study Abroad Orientation

2. DIS-CONNECT!!!

3. STUDENT VISA

4. $$ $MONEY  Cash Cash Credit Card ATM/Debit Card

5. Tell your Bank! Or…

6. You’ll have problems getting money

7. TRAVEL LIGHT Pack everything You need, Then unpack Half of it!

8. INEVITABLE CULTURE SHOCK

10. Talk to the locals as much as you can!

11. SEX,DRUGS AND ROCK & ROLL

12. REGISTRATION TRANSCRIPT

13. TO SUM IT ALL UP:

14. It isn’t better or Worse. It is just Different. Learn to accept Not expect.

15. Don’t be afraid to ask for directions

16. Know about the US before you go

17. Learn to Budget Your MONEY!!

18. Set up how and when you will Communicate with home

19. Be a practical packer

20. Be flexible

21. Be respectful of different cultures

22. Talk to the locals

23. Take a lot of pictures and keep A journal

24. Don’t worry about what’s going on at home

25. Enjoy where you are!!