Welcome

• Congratulations on your acceptance!
• Your registered addresses

Academic matters

• Academic expectations
• Credit load while abroad
• Courses based on program type
• Note to graduating seniors
• Adjusting to a different educational system

Financial arrangements

• Program costs
• Fees and payments
• Financial aid
• Scholarships
• Handling your finances abroad

Pre-departure planning

• Passport
• Visa
• International Student Identity Card
• Flight arrangements
• Travel permission for minors
• Checklist

Health issues

• Health insurance coverage
• Insurance coverage for non-program dates
• Health recommendations and information
• Medical issues abroad

Logistics

• Orientation
• Housing abroad
• MSU housing release
• Packing and baggage
• Communicating home
• Absentee voting

Safety and travel

• MSU's preparation
• Keeping informed before departure
• Personal document safety
• Everyday safety tips
• Alcohol use and misuse
• Illegal drugs
• Overseas Citizens Services
• Emergency assistance
• Road safety

Crossing cultures

• What is culture?
• Adjustments
• Survival strategies
• Adjustment for women
• Dating and sex
• Resident directors

Diversity in study abroad

• Student diversity
• Discrimination
• Students with disabilities
• Race/ethnicity and study abroad
• Sexual orientation

Program withdrawal

• Prior to departure
• After arrival
• Refund in case of cancellation

Returning from abroad

• Leaving your host country
• Once you're back in the United States
• Continuing your experience

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