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.
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 are some options to consider.
Money
Following are some options to consider in budgeting and selecting a credit card.
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)
- For Women Abroad: Women Outdoors, or Students Abroad.gov (Under Smart Travel, "For Women Travelers")