TABLE OF CONTENTS
(click on the links below to view infomation on each topic)
I. PITT-RELATED PROCEDURES AND OBLIGATIONS
1. Study Abroad Contract
(Credits, Course Approval, Pre-Registering While You Are Abroad)
2. Your Pitt Tuition Bill
3. Financial Aid
4. Housing and Meals
5.Changes while abroad
II. BEFORE YOU LEAVE
1.Required Documents
(Passports, Visas, Customs)
2. Optional Documents
3. Things to Think About
4. Health Issues
(Immunizations, Medication, Tips For Staying Healthy)
5. Support Services and Sexual Safety
6. Health Insurance
7. Safety Issues
(Emergencies, Crime Prevention Hints, The American Embassy Overseas, Drug Arrests)
8. Money
(Banking, Wiring Money, Common Sense Security)
9. Travel Issues
9a. Guidelines Concerning Study and Research in Countries Under U.S.
State Department Travel Warnings
(International Driving Permit, International Student ID Card,
International Youth Hostels, Alternatives to Youth Hostels,
Railpasses, Travel Advice, Tips for Homestay,Ways to Save Money)
10. Researching Your New Home
11. "What Do I Pack???"
12. Communications with Home
III. CROSS-CULTURAL ISSUES
1. Cultural Adjustment
2. A Note to Women
3. A Note To Men
4. The Journal
5. Homesickness/Coping
6. Coming Home
7. Remaining a Citizen of the World, in the USA
IV. PRE-TRIP PLANNING CHECKLIST
V. APPENDICES
Appendix A: Customs Information
Appendix B: Planning for a Healthy Journey
Appendix C: International Health Insurance,
Appendix D: Suggested Reading List
Appendix E: Welfare, Health and Safety Offenses
Appendix F: Passport and Visa Services
Appendix G: Student Experience
In addition to the contents of our Pre-Departure Guide,
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