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Congratulations on receiving approval to participate in an education abroad program through Penn State!
On the following pages, you can find more information about what to expect while abroad and how to prepare for the journey.
Pre-Departure Resources Directory
Pre-Departure Resources Directory
Immigration Documents
Packing
Phone Service Abroad
International Mailing
Preparing Your Life at Home for Your Absence
Academic Requirements
Course Equivalency and Substitution
Internships
Understanding Program Costs
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Budgeting Tips
Withdrawal Policies
Currency and Banking Abroad
Health Conditions and Risks
Health Insurance
Prescription Medication Abroad
Managing Anxiety and Stress
Maintaining Your Health
What to Do in a Crisis
Sexual Health
Sexual Harassment & Assault
What to Watch Out For
How to Stay Safe
Transportation Safety
Fire Safety
How to Handle an Emergency
Identity, Culture, & Representation Abroad
Understanding Your Identity
Cultural Adjustment
Cross-Cultural Communication
Representing Penn State & the U.S. Abroad
What Is Sustainability?
Practicing Sustainability
Reverse Culture Shock
Easing the Transition to Life Back at Home
Region-Specific Resources
Region-Specific Resources
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It can be overwhelming to look through all of the available resources about travel in your host country. To help you with this process, we've put together a list of official/reliable resources which contain a variety of information regarding travel safety information, travel guides, culture tips, and more!
Click on your host country's region among the images in this section or find it in the list below. Then, you can search for your country's resources on the region subpage.
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