This will, almost inevitably, prove to be one of the most educational and memorable experiences of your life. Before you finalize your plans, however, we would like to take this opportunity to raise a few issues which require serious thought and reflection.
Study abroad presents various challenges, both academic and personal.
You should be prepared to be flexible, adventurous, and cautious at the same time. You should also be willing to adapt to new situations and to expect differences in all things. The way courses will be taught, and consequently the way you study, will be different. In almost all cases you will have to take much more responsibility for staying on track. Housing and living standards will also be different.