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This quiz will help you to prepare for your study abroad program.  It is not a comprehensive checklist or to-do list, but might give you some ideas for making your own list.  Have Fun!

Circle YES if a statement is true, NO if it is not…yet. Then count your "yes" responses.

Is This True of You?

  1. I have a passport and have made copies to leave at home and take with me.  YES  NO
  2. I know how to say ‘thank you’ in my host country language.  YES  NO
  3. I know the entry requirements to my host country for persons of my nationality.  YES  NO
  4. I have spoken with a native of my host country.  YES  NO
  5. I know what electrical current is standard in my host country.  YES  NO
  6. I have read a magazine, newspaper or book from my host country in the last 3-6 months.  YES  NO
  7. I can locate my host country and study site on the map.  YES  NO
  8. I have had a physical, dental and eye checkups in preparation for going abroad.  YES  NO
  9. I have gotten written prescriptions to take with me for glasses and any medications I take regularly, and plan to take a supply for my entire stay.  YES  NO
  10. I have searched the web, viewed broadcasts, and/or listened to the radio from my host country in the last 3 months.  YES  NO
  11. By visiting www.cdc.gov I have familiarized myself with any pre-departure health recommendations for the region I will visit.  YES  NO
  12. I know the type of government in my host country.  YES  NO
  13. I have checked the exchange rate for my host country in the past month and have practiced converting amounts in my head.  YES  NO
  14. I know how I’m going to take money overseas, and know how I will get emergency funds if necessary.  YES  NO
  15. I can sing the national anthem of my host country.  YES  NO
  16. I have copied all credit cards and other important documents to leave at home in case of loss or theft.  YES  NO
  17. I know the predominant religion of my host country.  YES  NO
  18. I can draw freehand a reasonable map of my host country and surrounding countries.  YES  NO
  19. I know the time difference between my hometown and my study site.  YES  NO
  20. I know how to call the US from my host country.  YES  NO
  21. I know the name of the head of government of my host country.  YES  NO
  22. I know how much a meal will cost in my host country.  YES  NO
  23. I am receiving financial aid and I have seen the Director of Financial Aid to make sure arrangements are in place.  YES  NO
  24. All my payments and forms for study abroad are in and up to date.  YES  NO

How many YES responses did you get?

20 or more:

You’re a regular Marco Polo!  Have a great adventure studying abroad!

15-19:

Almost ready!  You just need to polish a few globes before you go.

10-14:

You have more than just packing to do before departure…

Less than 10:

Are you sure you know where you are going?    Use the time before you go wisely