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Traveling Abroad Independently

Indiana University wants you to have a successful experience overseas. Students who travel with organized programs have orientation meetings, handbooks and other resources provided to them by their program providers. Those who plan to go abroad independently need to access similar resources to ensure a productive and safe experience.

Among the issues you need to consider are the following:

Documentation(passport, visa, student identification…)
Travel(discounts, regulations…)
Health Issues(health insurance, immunizations, check-ups…)
Safety and Security(travel advisories, accident insurance, precautions…)
Legal Issues(restrictions, laws…)
Finances(banking, currency, credit cards...)
Cultural Differences (culture shock, stereotypes, diversity...)

Online Resources

Consult these recommended resources for information on the above topics:

Indiana University and Local Resources:

  • Office of Overseas Study, Franklin Hall, 303, IUB
    www.indiana.edu/~overseas
    Information about organized academic programs for undergraduates as well as volunteer, work and internship opportunities abroad.

  • Office of the Vice President for International Affairs
    www.indiana.edu/~ovpia
    Resources for international education (click on Programs and Centers for links to area studies programs and language departments).
    Learn about the area of the world where you’re headed by utilizing these resources prior to your departure.


Office of Overseas Study

Franklin Hall 303
601 East Kirkwood Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47405
Tel: 812-855-9304
Fax: 812-855-6452
overseas@indiana.edu

Last Updated: October 29, 2008
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