Study Abroad Checklist

Task List

Studying abroad will be an amazing experience, if your trip is organized. Here’s a list of tasks to complete before you go on-board.

Prepare 6-12 months before departure

• Talk to teachers, family, and friends about your plan.
• Speak to your academic advisor about credit transfer requirements.
• Draft a budget to see how much money you will use.
• Arrange a meeting with your financial aid advisor to discuss the costs.
• In case you need additional income, apply for scholarships.
• Contact your health department. Sometimes you are required multiple doses of a vaccination.
• Make duplicates of your medical records, especially if you have any health conditions that need regular medications.

Prepare 3-6 months before departure

• Apply for your passport.
• Learn some key phrases that are commonly used in Indonesia.
• Gestures and actions mean different things, become familiar with the culture.
• Apply for an International Student Identity Card (ISIC). It can offer many discounted rates in major Asian cities.
• Apply for a credit card.

Prepare 1-3 weeks before departure

• Prepare for packing! Ensure to pack appropriate clothes based on the weather and not over pack (leave space for souvenirs).
• You will most likely need a adapter for your electronics. You can find even these adapters at any electronics store in Bali.
• Pack important documents and necessary toiletries.
• Purchase travel insurance to cover replacement costs of lost or stolen items.
• Consider giving Power of Attorney to your parents or guardian for financial and legal matters.
• Take your time to give a proper goodbye to your friends, family and favorite food.
• Put all important documents in your cloud and take multiple copies (passport/credit cards/dirver license/student id).

Final Night

1. Re-confirm your flight.
2. Pack your carry-on bag.
   The standards:
   • passport,
   • airline ticket/e-ticket confirmation,
   • emergency contact information,
   • address and numbers of destination contacts,
   • one change of clothes,
   • toothpaste and brush,
   • some cash and credit cards,
   • documents and valuables.
3. Note: Keep liquids and toiletries of not more than 100ml inside small zip-lock bags.

Day of Departure

1. Arrive at the airport 2-3 hours before your departure time.
2. If the plane is delayed and someone is going to pick you up, let them know about it!
3. If no one is picking you up at the airport, know which cab to take, bus to catch, etc.