Remember there will be laundry facilities available. You will also want to leave some room for gifts, souvenirs and other items you accumulate during your study abroad experience. It is always possible for you to ship a box or two overseas before you arrive. Ask your program coordinator for options. There are several different types of living arrangements available with CCIS programs.
Many programs house international students in homestays with host families.
This is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the culture and to learn the language of a non-English speaking nation. Other programs place students in dormitories on the campus while others assist students in finding other accommodations such as renting a room or apartment to share with other students. The International Student Identity Card is the most widely recognized identification abroad. The card offers student discounts on airfare, travel accommodations, transportation, attractions and international phone calls among other things. It also offers basic sickness and accident insurance.