Study Abroad Handbook

​​​​​​​​Academic Matters​

Registration for Study Abroad Grades on CMU Transcript Credit/No Credit Requests Transcripts from Host Universities University Program IV-B Credit Academic Credits and Requirements Pre-Registration for Semester After Study Abroad Pre-graduation Audit Adjusting to a different educational system Note to Graduating Seniors

International Travel - Getting Abroad

U.S. Passports​ Visas FBI Background Check​ Plane Reservations​ Excessive Travel​ Additional International Travel Information

International Travel - Being Abroad

Learn Key Language Phrases Hostels International Student Identity Card (ISIC) Railways/Rail Passes
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Pre-Departure Health Information

Health Prescriptions Travel Health Clinic Immunizations Insurances
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​​​​​Health and Safety Abroad

Jet Lag​ Medical Care Abroad​ Food and Water​ Sexually Transmitted Diseases​ Tips for Securing Valuables​ Driving Abroad​ Crime, Violence, and Terrorism​ Useful Websites

Laws, Rules and Regulations While Abroad

CMU Code of Conduct​​ Local and National Laws Personal Responsibility for your Safety Working Abroad Legally Special Note to Women

Money Matters

Requesting Financial Aid for Study Abroad​​ Billing Budgeting General Financial Information Cash/Currency Exchange ATM Cards Credit Cards Traveler’s Checks Additional Financial Aid Information

Exploring Cultural Differences

Stages of Cultural Adjustment​ Cultural Stereotypes​ Culture Shock​ Making the Adjustment​
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