You should know
- Essential items to pack in your carry-on bag when traveling.
- Tips for traveling within your host country or to surrounding countries.
- How to register a side trip in myStudyAbroad.
Packing
You can buy many items you will need once you arrive. A list of suggested items to pack can be found in Mizzou Abroad Orientation Handbook. In addition, review the Transportation Security Administration regulations and your airline’s website for baggage restrictions and fees. It is also a good idea to review your airport’s website so you can learn the layout to find your way around more easily.
Learning more about your host country will help you decide what items to take with you. Go through your wallet and bags and remove non-essential items. In general, you will want to pack lightly because you will be responsible for handling your luggage. Pack important items like your passport, debit/credit cards, money and medications in original containers in carry-on luggage. Make copies of your passport and visa in case they are lost or stolen and bring one copy with you to keep in a secure location and leave a copy with your family/emergency contacts.
Host country arrival
Prior to departure, make sure your arrival plans are in place. How will you get to your lodging? Does your program offer airport or station pick-up? If an issue arises that prevents you from arriving to your designated pick-up location or lodging on time, make sure you communicate with your on-site contacts.
Registering personal travel during your program
Your myStudyAbroad application should include a date-specific itinerary for your program. You are required to register any personal travel during your program as a side trip in myStudyAbroad. The university uses this information to quickly locate students in case of emergency.
- To register a trip, select the “add a side trip” button in the itinerary panel of your application.
- Internet access is not always available when traveling. Register your planned travel in advance whenever possible.