Study Abroad
Study Abroad Pre-departure Information for Students
PRE-DEPARTURE RESOURCES
How to get there
Students are encouraged to utilize student-based travel agencies that offer economical airfares including:
If you plan to travel before or after studying abroad , you may want to contact travel agencies that sell rail and bus passes, hostel memberships etc. U.S. citizens must obtain rail passes before leaving the U.S.
Students may also want to consider purchasing Trip Cancellation benefits to cover any losses incurred when canceling or changing travel itineraries. A guide to shopping for travel insurance and a list of insurance carriers is available in the Resources section of the study abroad website.
Country Research
You should learn about the country where you are studying in order to minimize culture shock and begin to understand your host culture.
The U.S. State Department is a superb resource for international travel. They provide, free of charge, updated information on: the country, travel warnings, health and safety, overseas emergency advice etc. Check their website for Consular Information and Travel Warnings (if any) specific to the host country in which you will be studying.
There are many sources of information about your host country: books, movies, embassies, magazines etc. Travel guidebooks are an excellent resource for obtaining information on the host country. The Study Abroad Office strongly suggests that you purchase a guidebook before departure. We recommend:
- Lonely Planet Survival Kit Budget Guide Book
- Rough Guide Book
- Let’s Go Budget Guide Book
Study Abroad Blogs
Visit the Resources section of our website for a list of Study Abroad Blogs and online news magazines.
Carbon Offsetting
When you travel, carbon-dioxide emissions contribute to global warming and climate change. Several websites have been established where you can calculate your impact, and contribute to organizations that will make a difference to counteract the damage your travel creates by taking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere or reducing it in another part of the world.
Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2451
Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu
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