Welcome

• Congratulations on your acceptance!
• Your registered addresses

Academic matters

• Academic expectations
• Credit load while abroad
• Courses based on program type
• Adjusting to a different educational system

Financial arrangements

• Program costs
• Fees and payments
• Financial aid
• Scholarships
• Handling your finances abroad

Pre-departure planning

• Passports
• Visas
• International Student Identity Card
• Flight arrangements
• Flight and travel insurance
• Travel permission for minors
• Checklist

Logistics

• Orientation
• Program housing
• Guests and visitors
• Other accommodations
• MSU housing release
• What to pack
• Luggage
• Communicating home
• Absentee voting

Pre-departure health preparation

• Student Health/Emergency Treatment Authorization
• MSU Travel Clinic
• Immunizations
• Taking medications abroad
• Mental health histories or conditions
• Student health insurance
• Insurance coverage before or after your program
• Other insurance policies

Medical care abroad

• Medical emergencies abroad
• Routine medical care abroad
• Reimbursement claims
• Reimbursement for medical care that occurs after returning to the United States
• Lost insurance cards

Safety and travel

• MSU's preparation
• Keeping informed before departure
• Personal document safety
• Everyday safety tips
• Emergency preparedness
• Alcohol use and misuse
• Illegal drugs
• Arrests overseas
• Overseas Citizens Services
• Emergency assistance
• Road safety

Crossing cultures

• What is culture?
• Adjustments
• Survival strategies
• Adjustment for women
• Dating and sex
• Resident directors

Diversity in study abroad

• Students with disabilities
• Race/ethnicity and study abroad
• Sexual orientation
• Discrimination

Program withdrawal and transfer

• Prior to departure
• After arrival
• Refund in case of cancellation

Returning from abroad

• Leaving your host country
• Once you're back in the United States
• How to sell your experience
• Continuing your experience

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