International Travel Handbook

PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

___ Renew or obtain your passport, obtain a visa, and purchase air tickets

___ Plan a budget for managing your finances abroad. Learn about the local currency

___ Obtain health insurance coverage

___ Make a plan with family for communication when you arrive and during your stay

___ Know your emergency contact person at Harvard

___ Inform yourself about health and safety issues in your destination country

___ Discuss your health and your trip abroad with your physician, counselor or therapist and dentist. Make a plan for obtaining your prescription medications while abroad

___ Arrange for housing abroad

___ Learn about your destination country

___ Prepare yourself for cultural adjustment

___ Learn about the emergency plan of your sponsoring program or create your own

___ Take this handbook with you



Emergency Numbers for Students Overseas
Should you need medical or security advice
or assistance 24/7, you may call
International SOS
Philadelphia + 1 215 942 8226
London + 44 20 8762 8008
Singapore + 65 6338 7800
Harvard College 24/7 Emergency Number for Students Overseas
+ 1 617 495 5560
Harvard College Office of Sexual Assault Prevention & Response
+ 1 617 495 9100
osapr@fas.harvard.edu


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