If you’re looking for a concise Study Abroad 101 guide that outlines the pertinent study abroad information you’ll need to start planning your experience, you’ve found the right place.

Our guide includes:

• Practical information for living abroad.
• Ways of financing your experience.
• Travel tips to get to where you’re going.

We’ve even compiled a quick reference guide for your parents. Your study abroad experience awaits you.

Living Abroad

Living abroad with people unlike yourself, and eating their food, playing their games, and learning their history can alter your current perception of the world.

There are a number of things you can do to ensure your successful immersion into a new culture. That includes finding the best method of international calling to stay connected to those you leave behind in the States, and the best way to access funds while in your host country.

Click here for more information on living abroad.

Financing Your Experience

Financing your study abroad experience can be an intimidating prospect. But it doesn’t have to be.

Start by revising your student budget to include all of the costs associated with international study. From there you can evaluate your financial situation and determine which sources of financial aid you might need, including study abroad loans, federal loans, scholarships, grants, and fellowships.

Get the study abroad information you need to finance your trip abroad. Click here.

Travel

In order to properly plan for international travel, you’ll need to secure proper travel documentation, weigh your student flight options, and have a rough idea of where you’ll want to travel to once youâ’e in your host country. Be sure to plan for additional travel before or after your program so that you don’t end up paying incrementally to stay longer.

Click here for more tips on traveling abroad and other helpful study abroad information.

Parent Resources

The positives associated with the study abroad experience far outweigh any perceived negatives. If your son or daughter is considering studying abroad, you may be wondering how you’ll pay for the experience. Or perhaps you’re worried about the health or safety of your student. Whatever your concern, our ˜Study Abroad 101″ for parents can help.

For more tips and advice for parents, click here.