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You should know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Essential items to pack in your carry-on bag when traveling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Tips for traveling within your host country or to surrounding countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. How to register a side trip in myStudyAbroad.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Packing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    You can buy many items you will need once you arrive. A list of suggested items to pack<\/a> can be found in Mizzou Abroad Orientation Handbook. In addition, review the Transportation Security Administration regulations<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    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<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Host country arrival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Registering personal travel during your program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    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.<\/strong> The university uses this information to quickly locate students in case of emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n