Preparing to Study Abroad
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Learning About Your Host Country
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There are many things you can do to learn about your host country before leaving, and to continue learning about it while you are abroad. Below is a short list of strategies. You can probably expand on this list using your own resources and imagination.

First, check out the "Things to Know before you Go" page on this website. This list includes a variety of things that would be advisable to know before traveling to another country. Use that list as a starting point, and expand on it based on what interests you.



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