| PREPARE
EARLY FOR TRAVEL TO STUDY SITE |
Early
in the planning process, students should
be learning about the program they plan to
attend and the host country in which the
program is located. Review returned
student evaluations of programs organized
by country.
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Complete
Study Abroad Orientation 101
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Students
studying abroad are required to complete
one of the WebCT courses
SA101. Each course requires students to take
personal responsibility for understanding
and obtaining information about health and
safety, travel documentation, and academic
and cultural adjustment. Students
are required to complete WebCT orientation
by the priority dates established by the
Office of Study Abroad which is responsible
for implementing the orientation programs.
Late fees apply to students who fail to complete
WebCT by published deadlines.
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| Obtain
Required Travel Documents |
Obtain
a passport (apply
at Post Office or obtain application
on line), student visa if required (be
aware that some countries, such as Spain,
now require students to visit their consulate
in the U.S. to obtain the student visa),
and other documents as required.
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| Arrange
for Required Immunizations |
If
you need to be immunized as a condition of
traveling to another country, the NMSU Health
Center recommends that travel vaccinations
be started at least 2 months prior to travel.
Some vaccinations may be in short supply and
there is a waiting list for these vaccinations.
Call 646-2172 for assistance. |
| Obtain
Travel Insurance |
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| Arrange
Travel to Site |
Check
with host program to determine when you need
to arrive and contact all student travel
agencies about discount tickets.
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| Learn
About the Country |
Find
out about the history, geography, government,
religions, languages, and social structure
of a host country; the community in which
the program is located (size, amenities,
activities, facilities, transportation, etc.);
local characteristics or traditions of the
people; any sensitive or taboo social, political,
or religious issues.
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| Learn
About the Educational System |
Find
out about how the university or institute
teaches and evaluates performance, and what
they expect from students, and how the semester
is organized? Take time to read returned
students' advise on academic
adjustment and language
learning.
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| Read
State Department STUDENTS
ABROAD Page
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This U.S.
State Department's Students Abroad provides
a wealth of information about travel documents,
health, emergencies, embassies, smart
travel, voting, and news and alerts. You
will have to read these sites thoroughly
to complete the Study Abroad Orientation
101 course.
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