2.  Current mental health › Medication, therapy  Continuing mental health › How to maintain while abroad?  Fill prescriptions before leaving  Find providers abroad › How to anticipate?  What have transitions been like for you in the past?  What has it been like to make new friends?

3.  Plan for how to communicate with friends and family › Consider time zone differences, access to technology  Discuss with your romantic partner the expectations for the relationship  Do a self-care inventory and bring the most important parts with you › Music, books, running shoes, movies, camera  If you’re uncertain and want more guidance, consider talking to a counselor to gain more clarity or learn strategies in advance

4.  Honeymoon Period  Adjustment Period  New Routine

5.  If it’s still hard… › Reach out to your program lead › Try to figure out what is causing the most distress › Understand your resources › Consult with the Counseling Center  Website and social media (@CUACounseling) for resources and tips for adjusting

6.  Can be difficult › Saying goodbye to new friends and leaving a home › Trying to share your experience with others  Tips: › Before returning home, make sure to do most of your “last time” requests (last time visiting your favorite restaurant, last time going out with a particular group of friends) and say goodbye in whatever way feels best for you › Find ways to keep your experience abroad alive– make a photo album, take classes relevant to your experience, plan a visit back, keep in touch with friends