Study Abroad Around the World!
Study Abroad Around the World!
Some Helpful Hints Before You Depart:
Carry-on luggage: ALL important items (medication, passport, money, airline tickets, change of clothes etc.)
Make a copy of important documents for family/friends as well as for yourself.
Visit your doctor and dentist!
Receive all prescriptions and insurance information before you depart Taiwan.
Read and Learn About Your New Home
United States Newspapers: New York Times
Netherlands Newspapers: Netherlands Post
England Newspapers: BBC News
Finland Newspapers: Finland News
Other Sources of Information:
Locate local newspapers:
Check the weather:
Safety Information: United States State Department for everyone:
When you arrive…
Drink lots of water!
Take your time adjusting to the new time zone.
Check in with your new international services office on campus.
Receive information for contact person in case of emergency.
Use common sense and
“street smarts.”
Laws of the Country
Drinking Age
Drugs not prescribed by a doctor or at the pharmacy will be considered illegal (for example, marijuana, cocaine and other stimulants).
Please review other laws with the campus international office to learn other specific rules and regulations.
Do You Need Assistance in Your New Country?
International Office Workers
CounselingCenter
Health Services
Professors
Other Students
Cultural Adjustment
- Honeymoon Phase
Everything you encounter may be new and exciting.
2. Hostility Phase
Living in the new country may become to feel more bothersome, than exciting and fun. Feel free to express yourself to family, friends, and others as this is a difficult stage for many students. However, it is important to realize that you may not have the chance to study abroad again, so please try and enjoy your stay.
3. Humor Phase
You begin to understand the local culture and customs. Issues that may have bothered you during the hostility phase are humorous to you in this stage.
4. Home Phase
You begin to adopt some of the cultural norms of the region and feel comfortable in your new campus environment.
Adapted from: Written by Dr. Carmen Guanipa, Dept. of Counseling and School Psychology,San DiegoStateUniversity.Copyright © 1998 -- All Rights Reserved -- Dr. Carmen Guanipa
Recommendations
Journaling
Practice your English. People will be excited and happy to help you!
Get involved in clubs, organizations, activities, sports
Enjoy your time!