Academic advisers and study-abroad coordinators at your home campus can steer you to appropriate overseas programs. Apply for travel documents now. The process can take six to eight weeks during the heavy, summer travel season. And, since passports are good for 10 years, don't delay. Be certain to continue all necessary insurance coverages.
Some companies sell insurance policies that cover study-abroad students.
Your campus coordinator can recommend reputable firms. Also, apply for the International Student ID card to take advantage of discounts on youth hostels, museum admissions and other special overseas deals. Where they go overboard is too much clothing. Take a few select items that can be layered and then dressed up or down. Include versatile slacks, skirts, shirts, blouses, sweaters and jeans.