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In the past decade, international study has more than doubled in popularity. Sure, you can go to London or Paris, but what about places like Africa or the Yucat

You Will Need

Flexibility
A desire to learn
A decent GPA
A school that accepts study abroad credits
And a sense of adventure

Step 1: Conquer fear（首先要克服對新環(huán)境的恐懼）
Conquer your fears and doubts.
Many schools employ full-time study abroad counselors who will help you arrange your trip.

Step 2: Consider your reasons（弄清楚自己出國真正的原因）
Consider your reasons for studying abroad, and be honest.

Step 3: Examine your academic plan（計劃好自己的學(xué)業(yè)進(jìn)程）
Examine your academic plan. Take your career goals, total course units, and major progress into account. For example, will going overseas delay your graduation? Will the credits you get count toward your major?

Step 4: Choose a program（選擇適合自己的出國項目）
Choose a program. Your campus study abroad office or international programs office can provide information about what is available.

Step 5: Sort out finances（盡量申請獎學(xué)金）
Sort out financial concerns. If you receive financial aid from your home university, ask if any of it can be applied to your study abroad experience. Remember that most programs will not allow you to work for pay during your time abroad.

If your school runs a study abroad program, consider going on it. Often your tuition will be the same, without room and board.

Step 6: Complete the paperwork（做好留學(xué)申請工作）
Complete the paperwork. This means apply to programs and, if accepted, confirm transfer credits and enrollment status, and get your visas and passport. Do this as soon as possible!

Step 7: Arrange housing（計劃好國外的居住問題）
Decide where you are going to live: a dorm? An apartment? With a host family? Each has advantages and disadvantages in terms of meeting young people, assimilating into the new culture, and allowing you personal space.

Many programs have partnerships with nonprofit companies and local organizations that will help you arrange housing, classes, and other important details.

Step 8: Do your research（進(jìn)一步了解國外生活學(xué)習(xí)的準(zhǔn)備工作）
Do further research on your destination. Do you need to get any immunizations?

Step 9: Embark（收拾行李，準(zhǔn)備出發(fā)）
Pack your bags, get your shots,
The five most popular destinations for Americans studying abroad are the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, France, and Australia, in that order.