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Scholarship Opportunities

Interested in studying abroad, but need help covering the costs?

There are a wide variety of organizations 和 institutions that provide scholarships 和 grants for students wanting to study abroad from the United States. 下面是 flyer with a list of scholarships that can be found on the San Jose State University Scholarship Portal. 

学生 can also search for exterior scholarship opportunities on websites like 奖学金, Fastweb, 美国大学, Cappex 和 SO MANY MORE! 

Please note that due to COVID-19 certain scholarships that are normally offered may not be available this term.

菠菜网lol正规平台 Study Abroad 奖学金 (Flyer) [pdf]

What To Know Before 你 Go 

Booking 你r Flight

Airfare is not included in the program costs of 教师 Led 项目. 你 are responsible to book your own flight 和 make sure you have a valid passport before departure.

学生 can use websites like Skyscanner, 谷歌的航班, Priceline 和 Momondo to compare cheap flights. It is advisable for students to check airline websites for any student discounts, as well as sign up for different airline newsletters for potential deals that might come up. 秘密飞行 is also a good website to find flight deals online. 学生 should book their flights at least three months 提前. Keep in eye on the price difference between booking a flight 在工作日 or a weekend, it is typically, but not always, cheaper to book 在工作日. 学生 should also make sure the site they are buying is secure 和 有信誉的. Make sure the dates, locations, 和 details are accurate before finalizing 任何付款. Most plane tickets online are nonrefundable.

Most students find Student Universe 和 STA Travel as travel resources for low-cost airfare. 

护照

护照s are required to travel to any destination outside of the U.S. 要么 obtain a new passport or renew 一个, you can visit the U.S. Department of State website.

To be prepared for a study abroad trip, you should apply for a passport several months 提前. The processing time to receive your passport takes 10-12 weeks, but keep in mind, it might take even longer to process 和 receive your passport. 因此,应用 as soon as possible. 

To apply for a passport, you may do so at any acceptance facility.  It is important to know that applying for a passport will cost between $110 -$140 plus a $35 acceptance fee. 你 can also visit the Travel State Government website for detailed steps on how to apply 和 what necessary documents you will need on your application.

钱的问题

When accessing your m一个y, put into consideration that there are various currency 利率 和 foreign transaction fees. Aside from saving m一个y 和 budgeting prior to your trip, you also have to consider how you spend your m一个y wisely when abroad. Exchange 利率 和 bank charges can add up. Some local businesses may not accept debit or credit cards, so make sure you have accessible cash at all times. 不要忘记 to inform your banks 和 financial institutions that you are going overseas so they don’t report 欺诈 or suspicious activity. 

现金

Most American dollars can be exchanged for foreign currency, but commission is usually 带电. Make sure to have cash on you at all times, but don’t carry cash in excess 量. Be considerate of how much m一个y you withdraw 和 how many times because the commission on the exchange 利率 may add up. 

借记卡

Debit cards are 一个 of the easiest 和 least expensive ways to get cash while abroad. There are many ATM machines available in most countries. Unlike a credit card, debit cards take m一个y directly from your account, so you don’t have to deal with interest 利率. Some ATMs only withdraw m一个y from your checkings account, so put that into consideration if you have other accounts such as savings. Contact your bank or financial institution that you will be traveling out of the country.

信用卡

Most major credit card companies are accepted abroad, but be sure to check with your specific financial service. Also ask of any foreign transaction fees. In Europe, Asia, 和 South America, the “chip-和-PIN” credit cards are only being accepted to avoid 欺诈. These cards are slowly being implemented in the American system as well. If you are using a credit card, just to be safe, make sure your credit card has the chip 在这. 

Lastly, make sure to verify all charges that are made on your card.

Traveler’s Checks

Traveler’s checks are check cards that have more security than cash because they can easily be replaced if lost or stolen. Although traveler’s checks aren’t as popular because of the accessibility of ATMs, they can be useful for large 量 of cash. 

转账

Transferring m一个y may be quick 和 easy, but the exchange rate may be pricey. 你 can send m一个y through Western Union, M一个yGram, 和 Xoom. 

包装技巧

轻装. Overpacking is 一个 of the most common traveling mistakes. 只专注于 the necessities 和 essentials. Put into consideration weight restrictions when flying abroad because they vary depending on the airline. Remember that you can always buy any necessary items you need abroad 和 leave room for souvenirs you might want to 带回家.

Bring an extra set of important documents. Make copies of your passport photos, passport, 和 any important travel documents.

Pack to dress appropriately. Take clothes that will help you fit into the local culture. Make sure to not st和 out as a tourist. Put into consideration any weather conditions you may have to adjust to. Bring a variety of clothes for different occasions.

Have all medications 和 prescriptions readily available. Make sure all your medicines are in their original, labeled container 和 have them easily  accessible in your 随身携带的 luggage.. Have a copy of all your medications 和 prescriptions as well. 

你 are not allowed to have liquid or gel substances in your 随身携带的 unless the individual containers are 3.4 ounces or less when going through airport security. 尽管 you may have a large container but only 3.4 ounces or less of liquid or substance, it is still prohibited. Be careful 和 conscious of the liquids you put into your 随身携带的. 你 can read more about what is or is not allowed in your luggage at 运输安全管理局的网站. 

Label your luggage. Make sure to label your luggage with your name, address, 和 ph一个 数量. Covered luggage tags help avoid becoming a target.

Leave behind unnecessary items. Don’t bring expensive jewelry or technological devices because it heightens the risk of them getting robbed or stolen. 

买一个转换器. 你r charger for your ph一个, ipad, laptop, may not work abroad without 一个转换器. This may also come in h和y when using your iron or hairdryer so check with your host country to see what type of voltage is used to buy the appropriate adapter or converter you need to plug your devices into the outlet. 看看 WorldSt和ards.eu to see voltage requirements.