Passports must be applied for at least three months in advance of departure. Forms are available at local Government Post Offices. Visas, if required, can be obtained at the embassies or consulate office in Washington DC. Health immunization is essential. This information is available through the Center for Disease Control, Atlanta GA and US State Department-travel information. These are on the internet.
The MC/Rockville, Takoma Park, Germantown student advisors are seasoned travelers. Their knowledge and general information on travel are welcome “tips” to the student. Since the world is becoming smaller it’s also becoming more complex. Violence, drugs, and theft is everywhere. Students are protected by the country they visit but also subject to that country's laws. “I didn’t know” is not an accepted answer in any country. Students should be apprised of this matter, and made knowledgeable of country customs. Make an appointment to see your campus study abroad advisor.
Make an appointment with a Study Abroad advisor on the Rockville, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, or Germantown Campus to find out more.
