Before Departure: Red Folder - Checklist
In the interest of saving paper, for any information that is available online, we have listed the link here instead of printing out a paper copy to put in the red folder. Much like the printed information you receive, you are responsible for reviewing the information on these websites. So, take an hour or two, sit down at your computer, and check them out...
Safety
These sites are very important and must be looked at.
- Consular Information Sheet: View based on your specific country.
- US Department of State Travel Warnings
- Emergency Card
- Register with the State Department
- Travel Warning on Drugs Abroad
- Overseas Citizens Services: For when you need help.
- Haverford College Study Abroad: Health & Safety Guidelines Abroad
- Haverford College Study Abroad: Terrorism and Related Concerns
- The Study Abroad Safety Handbook
Health
These sites are very important and must be looked at.
Insurance
As you know, you are required to be insured while abroad. If your current insurance does not cover you, following is an option to consider.
- ACE Medical Travel Insurance
The College has purchased international medical insurance, including medical evacuation and repatriation insurance, for students traveling on approved study abroad programs. Provided by ACE Travel Assistance Program, the policy automatically covers all students of the College while they are on an approved study abroad program. Although enrollment is not required, all students will receive relevant information about the policy before their departure.
View ACE Medical Travel Insurance Details »
View Global Medical Policy Summary »
Money
Following are some options to consider in budgeting and selecting a credit card.
- Credit Cards: Visa
- Credit Cards: MasterCard
- Credit Cards: American Express
- ATM Locator (provided by Visa)
- UN Operational Rates of Exchange
General Information
Following are some sites which may be of general interest for traveling and working abroad.
- Country Specific Study Abroad Handbooks: Select your host country from drop-down menu on the right, under "Country Specific Websites"
- Culture and Pre-departure Orientation Site
- US Customs: Know Before You Go
- Haverford Students Who Have Been Abroad
- BUNAC: working abroad (for UK, Ireland, Canada, South Africa and Australia)