Pre-Departure Checklist

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Once students arrive in Milan, they will receive a schedule of activities and trips planned for them by CIEE. Participation in these activities is mandatory, therefore students should not plan independent travel in advance of receiving the activity schedule during on-site orientation.

1.   Download the ISOS International Insurance App and register using the member ID: 11BCAS701139

2.    Enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveller Enrollment Program

3.    Add Assistant Director Emma Meade to your contacts: 443-468-8953

4.    Download Whatsapp and send a message to Assistant Director Emma Meade with your name and study abroad destination

5.    Put the following items in your Carry-On bag:

a.    Passport (with visa inside) 

b.    Affidavit Letter & ISOS letter (provided by the Office of Study Abroad)

6.    Ensure that you have a credit and debit card (mastercard or visa only with a 4-digit pin) and that you alert your bank about your upcoming travels

7.    Make sure you have access to Holy Cross emails on your phone

8.    Work with your doctor to bring any prescription and non-prescription medications you may need for the entire semester

9. Make sure you have spoken to the Study Abroad Faculty Advisors in your major/minor/concentration(s) to ensure you have an understanding of what types of classes you can transfer back to Holy Cross for your major/minor/concentration.

10. Read through the 'Academics' section of this website to gain an understanding of the Course Approval Form and process

11. Bookmark this website and save it on your phone- you'll probably want to reference this while you're away!