If you are a student traveling overseas to a foreign country, you need to make some preparations.
Below are the top ten travel tips for students who are traveling overseas.
Making sure that you have a signed, valid passport and visas is a must if required. Don't forget to fill in the emergency information page of your passport before you go. You should have color copies of your passport and visa information and carry a copy with you at all times. By doing this, you can secure your passport in your hotel room safe.
The Consular Information Sheets (and Public Announcements or Travel Warnings, if applicable) is what you can read for the countries that you are planning to visit. Finding them at the U.S. state department travel website would be very easy for you. You can register your trip online at the same website.
Leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page and visas with family or friends at home, so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency. Keep your host program informed of your whereabouts.
While overseas, having insurance that will cover your emergency medical needs (including medical evacuation) while you are overseas is also a must. If you bring any medication with you, ensure that you have copies of your prescriptions.
Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to which you are traveling. Keep in mind that being in a foreign country means being subject to its laws. You will definitely not be in Kansas anymore. It's possible that what's legal in one country isn't legal in the other. Before you go, you should do your homework.
You should avoid leaving your luggage unattended in public areas and also never accept packages from strangers. Thieves and possible drug smugglers may target you. Not only should you be observant, but you should also report anything that's suspicious.
Avoid using illicit drugs or drinking excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages, and associating with people who do while abroad. In your home town, it may be a misdemeanor to have small amounts of marijuana but in another country, it could be a Class I felony. Instead of a small fine, you may be looking at 10 - 20 years in a foreign prison. Don't even consider doing drugs in a foreign country.
Do not become a target for thieves by wearing conspicuous clothing and expensive jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of cash or unnecessary credit cards. Dress plain and simple with nondescript shirts and jeans.
Deal only with authorized agents when you exchange money to avoid violating local laws. Your best choices would be currency exchanges and banks. It's likely that money changers on the streets or back alleys may be illegal.
Avoid demonstrations and other situations that may become unruly or where anti-American sentiments may be expressed when overseas. Avoid government buildings and embassies unless you absolutely have to go. The embassy will be provided with a way to contact you in country either by phone or email if you register with the state department travel website.
Don't forget to use common sense and have a great trip.
Below are the top ten travel tips for students who are traveling overseas.
Making sure that you have a signed, valid passport and visas is a must if required. Don't forget to fill in the emergency information page of your passport before you go. You should have color copies of your passport and visa information and carry a copy with you at all times. By doing this, you can secure your passport in your hotel room safe.
The Consular Information Sheets (and Public Announcements or Travel Warnings, if applicable) is what you can read for the countries that you are planning to visit. Finding them at the U.S. state department travel website would be very easy for you. You can register your trip online at the same website.
Leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page and visas with family or friends at home, so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency. Keep your host program informed of your whereabouts.
While overseas, having insurance that will cover your emergency medical needs (including medical evacuation) while you are overseas is also a must. If you bring any medication with you, ensure that you have copies of your prescriptions.
Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to which you are traveling. Keep in mind that being in a foreign country means being subject to its laws. You will definitely not be in Kansas anymore. It's possible that what's legal in one country isn't legal in the other. Before you go, you should do your homework.
You should avoid leaving your luggage unattended in public areas and also never accept packages from strangers. Thieves and possible drug smugglers may target you. Not only should you be observant, but you should also report anything that's suspicious.
Avoid using illicit drugs or drinking excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages, and associating with people who do while abroad. In your home town, it may be a misdemeanor to have small amounts of marijuana but in another country, it could be a Class I felony. Instead of a small fine, you may be looking at 10 - 20 years in a foreign prison. Don't even consider doing drugs in a foreign country.
Do not become a target for thieves by wearing conspicuous clothing and expensive jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of cash or unnecessary credit cards. Dress plain and simple with nondescript shirts and jeans.
Deal only with authorized agents when you exchange money to avoid violating local laws. Your best choices would be currency exchanges and banks. It's likely that money changers on the streets or back alleys may be illegal.
Avoid demonstrations and other situations that may become unruly or where anti-American sentiments may be expressed when overseas. Avoid government buildings and embassies unless you absolutely have to go. The embassy will be provided with a way to contact you in country either by phone or email if you register with the state department travel website.
Don't forget to use common sense and have a great trip.
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