Pre-Departure Planning!

Passport!

It is critical that you get your passport as soon as possible. I got my passport in early and they ended up spelling my name wrong which forced me to have to wait longer for my passport!

What to buy before you leave!

neck pillow
outlet adapter
travel toiletries
headphones
download a movie or two on your phone
insurance
favorite snacks

Host family gift ideas!

favorite snacks
favorite drinks
American board game
postcards
American souvenirs
my host mom and sister are teachers, so I brought my favorite children's books.

To do before you leave!

convert money
find a phone plan
pack in advance
connect with host family
research your country
learn some of the language
gather important documents
plan excursions beforehand

Meeting Heike

Myself and the two women I am going to Germany with were lucky to be able to meet our hosts from Germany! We had an in-person meeting where they gave us a rundown about the city and the school we will be at, and we got to ask our questions! It was super beneficial!

Gilman Scholarship

APPLY APPLY APPLY!! I got my entire trip paid for with this scholarship alone! Lindsey Houchin in the OSD office is a great resource!

World Topper Scholarship

Great scholarship to apply for too! I was able to cover some of my placement fee with this one!

CEBS Passport to the World Scholarship

Easy to apply and could cover my application fee!

Meet the teacher

I re-used the meet the teacher flyer that I used for my Kentucky placements and revised it to fit my school in Germany!