Lenitus

Immersing yourself in a completely new culture is a great way to complement your college experience. However, ensuring you can adequately function and 'survive' are crucial to making your study abroad adventure unforgettable (in a good way). You may think you have considered everything and are totally prepared, but chances are you'd be incorrect. The article below outlines 10 items you have likely forgotten

10 things you need to know before studying abroad | USA TODAY College

Dionysus58

Is that a serious article? People should know that stuff already, nearly all of that we covered in primary school. If you don't understand how to use a 24-hour clock, know how to read a map, convert Fahrenheit to Celsius or imperial units into metric then you really shouldn't be in college at all.

Davidabb84

I know all of these, including information about the country I'm considering going to. Well golly-gee, I'm ready go!

Seriously, that's just the tip of the iceberg of what students need to know before flying off to a foreign country. There's a LOT of preparing to do.

momwhowantsthebest

Remember to take your full dose of malaria medication (before, during and after the trip) if you are going to a country that requires it--not taking your medication can have lethal consequences.

tedders83

Haha I read that as "marijuana medication"

But these are very common-knowledge points. I think a huge list of things like this (with less obvious ones) would be very beneficial for students going abroad. There are a lot of things to consider beyond the things pointed out here.

rbouwens

What about knowing the local language? That's not important AT ALL.

Davidabb84

Well, drat. Looks like I won't be flying off to Beirut next week after all.

rmldad

I have always believed that USA Today is more of a comic book than a newspaper. Articles like this one reinforce that belief.

moviepopcorn

It's sad but some students that study abroad in non-english speaking countries are content with taking classes in english with other english speaking students.

rbouwens

^ that is sad indeed. There's no point!

midwstmom

The best piece of advice I can offer: Don't take your size 10 feet to a size 5 country without enough shoes from home.

ksanyee

That is sad but still better than not studying abroad at all.

Eternal Icicle

That is beautiful piece of advice, midwstmom. SO true. It doesn't seem like there are many countries with feet quite as big as the U.S.

zobroward

get all your vaccines!

zobroward

maybe just study abroad in canada