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Four Useful Tips to Follow Before Participating in Summer Abroad Programs

Planning to study abroad isn’t a cakewalk. Especially, the high school students experience a complex feeling of both nervousness and excitement while planning for this exercise. Still, they can’t refrain from planning for this program as it involves a lot of exciting activities. After all, every student desires to visit a foreign country on their own and explore the world. The study abroad programs are the ideal opportunities for these students to not only explore the world but also to explore themselves. A lot of students find out their true passion during this program. Previously, it was quite impossible for regular students to plan for study abroad programs as it involves a huge cost. But, there are concerned authorities now that conduct the study abroad programs for the high school students and college students to let them explore the world on their own.

One of these programs is the summer abroad program that is conducted for high school students during their summer vacation. It’s an ideal way to spend the entire vacation to explore new things, meet new people, and enhance the horizon of knowledge. These programs include scholarships for certain students which covers the expenses during the stay. So, it’s an ideal way to take education to the next level. However, students may never feel fully prepared for a study abroad program, as the process is quite overwhelming and hectic. So, students should pay close attention to the programs and consider useful tips before participating in a summer abroad program. Let’s take a look at the following:

 

1. Apply for the Passport & Visa

The first thing one needs to do before participating in the best summer abroad programs for high school students is to apply for a passport and visa. Students must have a valid visa and passport to visit a foreign country and study there. There are a few necessary things one must keep handy while applying for a passport. This includes birth certificates, passport-sized photos, passport applications, payment, and certified identification. In case a student renews a passport, they may not need their birth certificate. However, it’s important to know that different countries do have different requirements for visas. So, students must contact the embassy to consult about the visa and other documents before planning for a study abroad program.

2. Check your Health 

It’s important to take all the necessary travel vaccinations before visiting a foreign country. It’s because the human immunity system is acclimatized as per the climate conditions. So, when they visit a foreign country and expose themselves to new diseases in a foreign country, there will be chances of becoming ill. This may ruin the entire plan of studying abroad. So, students must check their health up from a travel doctor and get all the necessary vaccinations to prepare their immune system. Also, the host country may have certain immunization requirements for the students. Most of the international exchange programs will advise students on the type of vaccination that they require before traveling to a certain country. Students must strictly follow these measures to have wonderful experiences during their stay. This is one of the important tips to survive an exchange student program.

3. Know the Foreign Custom & Culture

Since students will be exposed to a new country, custom, and culture, it’s important to familiarize themselves with the host country. Nowadays, students may take a little time off to research about the host country, its people, and customs. After all, they are going to stay with the host’s family during the program. So, it’s important to know their languages, rituals, and custom to avoid any unfavorable incidents during the program. The ideal way to gain knowledge of the custom and culture of a country is by watching movies and videos. Students must be aware of these things to have a smooth journey during the summer abroad program.

4. Refresh your Foreign Language Skills

Study abroad programs are the ideal way to hone the language skills of the students. It’s also the most tedious task that students have to go through a few months before the departure. Sometimes, they prefer to undergo a language test in order to ensure a smooth journey without much hassle. Language is one of the most important skills students must develop before visiting a foreign country. It’s because they will be staying with the host’s family, meeting up with new friends during the program. Without understanding the language, it will become quite a hassle for the students to survive there. Also, they will have to refrain from participating in a lot of exciting adventures if they’re unable to speak the language. So, hone the language skill to have a smooth journey during the program. These are the few tips one must follow before participating in a summer abroad program.

Nancy Ahuja
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NANCY AHUJA

Nancy Ahuja is a fitness and nutrition expert who believes in a healthy lifestyle. She likes to write about fitness and nutrition. She is also an expert adviser to the Medical billing Company who provides accurate patient billing, daily fitness tips, detailed fitness guides and reviews of fitness equipment.