| So you've spent the past few months | | | | airline tickets, rail passes, hostel cards, etc. |
| researching and applying for the best gap year | | | | Without them, you will have a rather difficult time |
| internship, and you've determined that an | | | | trying to get where you are going. |
| international internship is the right choice for you. | | | | Additionally, you should ensure that you have |
| You've applied for an NGO internship, and your | | | | multiple copies of your passport and itinerary. |
| ultimate goal is to spend a few months abroad | | | | Provide your family and loved ones with a copy |
| helping those less fortunate. In case you're | | | | of your travel itinerary, for peace of mind. Be |
| wondering, an internship in Africa just might be | | | | sure to keep a copy for your own records, and |
| the most rewarding experience of your life. In an | | | | make sure that they are kept separate from the |
| effort to help students like you, we've prepared | | | | originals in case you run into trouble while traveling |
| some tips and advice for students about to | | | | abroad. Hey, you never know right? |
| embark on an international internship with a | | | | It would also make sense to visit your doctor and |
| non-governmental organization in a developing | | | | dentist in advance of your departure on your |
| country. It's OK. You can thank us later. | | | | international internships. From a travel planning |
| If, by chance, you do not possess a passport you | | | | perspective, it's important that your prescriptions |
| should apply for one as soon as possible. For | | | | are in order and that you are in optimal health |
| obvious reasons, you cannot travel across | | | | before you embark on your journey. You may |
| borders without a proper passport or declaration | | | | also want to take some time to learn more about |
| of citizenship. If you already have a passport, be | | | | the public health challenges in your destination |
| certain that it remains valid for at least six | | | | country / city, and make sure that your health |
| months beyond the date of your anticipated | | | | insurance plan is sufficient to your needs before |
| return. | | | | you depart. |
| If necessary, be sure to collect the documents | | | | In addition to reviewing international SOS services |
| necessary for a VISA, if the country you 're | | | | and procedures, you should consider registering |
| visiting requires you to present one for entry into | | | | with the travel office at your university. It is also |
| the country. If a VISA is required, you ought to | | | | recommended that you register with the |
| apply for and obtain one. You may need other | | | | Embassy and / or Consulate in your destination |
| entry documents too, such as financial | | | | country. You might also consider arranging for |
| statements, immunization records, program | | | | power of attorney, in the off-chance that |
| acceptance letters, and other such documents. It | | | | something happens to you while you are abroad. |
| wouldn't hurt to bring a few extra passport sized | | | | One last thing; be sure to set up a |
| photos, too. | | | | communications schedule with your family and |
| If you're planning to travel any meaningful | | | | loved ones before you leave. This way, they can |
| distance, there's a good chance you've already | | | | be sure that you are safe and sound while |
| made arrangements for your flight. As required, | | | | traveling. Bon Voyage! |
| please ensure that you've obtained the necessary | | | | |