在你离开之前

There are several important steps to take before you leave for your study abroad experience. The information on this page is designed to help you consider what you need and the resources available to ensure a productive, 健康的, safe and successful study abroad experience.

重要的提醒

  • 申请你的项目! The earlier you apply the better—many programs can fill up prior to the deadline.
  • Confirm your study abroad plans with Smith by completing the “Post-Acceptance” section of your application in SITES.
  • Attend Smith’s mandatory pre-departure orientation. 
  • Review additional important information in these “在你离开之前” pages.
  • 检查 费用和财政援助 section to ensure your understanding of the Smith 首页 School Fee Policy.
  • 取 Online Cultural Training Resource for 出国留学.
  • 请求 支持信.

确认形式

佛罗伦萨，日内瓦，汉堡，巴黎

For approved students going to a Smith Program Abroad, please view the predeparture information on the associated program’s “For Accepted 学生” website: 

额外的形式

The following Independent Study form is only for students participating on SIT programs, SFS项目, IFSA浦那计划, 或国外前沿.

机票 & 签证

机票津贴

  • We recommend that you begin looking into airfare as soon as possible, as ticket costs tend to increase the closer you get to the date of departure. Our office recommends that you consider using a service such as StudentUniverse. Benefits of booking your ticket through StudentUniverse may include lower ticket change fees.
  • The Office for International Study awards partial funding for airfare to students with financial need. 机票 stipends are disbursed at the end of the semester preceding study abroad. Note: eligible students with approved two-location petitions receive one airfare stipend that can be applied to either the fall or spring semester.

签证

  • 在大多数情况下, students must have a passport that is valid six months after the end of the program.
  • Questions about visas should be directed to the study abroad program you have chosen to attend. 
  • Visa application processes for certain countries may be incompatible with activities or travel that prevent you from being actively engaged in obtaining your visa. 学生 are advised to thoroughly understand the visa application process for their destination country before making any summer/winter break plans.
  • International students using an F-1 visa to attend Smith may need to have a valid entry visa stamp in order to apply for the host country student visa.

保险

主要保险

所有学生都必须携带美国护照.S.基本医疗保险, will be automatically enrolled in the 澳门葡京博彩软件 student health insurance plan through Gallagher Student 健康 and Special Risk at the beginning of the term abroad. This insurance plan may be waived online at Gallagher Student 健康 and Special Risk if the student has another primary health insurance policy that provides comparable coverage, except in the case of international students, who must purchase the 澳门葡京博彩软件 student health insurance plan through Gallagher Student 健康 and Special Risk. If you are an international student and plan to visit your home country during break, you may need additional insurance coverage in your home country during this period.

美国国际集团(AIG) /旅行警卫提供的服务

美国国际集团(AIG) /旅行警卫 is an independent service engaged by Five Colleges Inc. to provide students studying abroad access to a full range of medical information, 旅行援助, 以及紧急服务. It is important to remember that 美国国际集团(AIG) /旅行警卫 is NOT (and does not replace) international health insurance. It does, however, provide valuable services, such as:

  • Email or text alerts for your destination
  • Detailed and comprehensive country reports
  • 旅行健康问题和疫苗接种
  • 一般安全或保安问题

We strongly recommend that students register with 美国国际集团(AIG) /旅行警卫 and sign up for email updates and alerts for their destination. 注册是简单和免费的.

  • 去 AIG福利解决方案门户网站 点击“在这里注册”.”
  • Enter your name, email address, organization name (Five Colleges), policy number (0009144090).

寻找供应商

If you or your family’s insurance company does not provide coverage overseas, you will need to find a suitable provider for your time abroad. 供应商包括 GeoBlue, iNext, HTH全球, 国际SOS.

You can compare a variety of insurance providers at insuremytrip.com.

寻找什么

When considering insurance policies, ask these questions:

  • Will the plan cover hospitalization for accidents and illness for the entire period abroad?
  • 有免赔额吗? 有多少?
  • Is there a dollar limit to the amount of coverage provided?
  • What are the procedures for filing a claim for medical expenses abroad? Is it necessary to pay up front and then get reimbursed?

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