There are several ways to learn more about your host country. The more you know about the cultural environment the easier the transition will be for you.
- Overseas Student Handbooks by Country – available through the SAFETI: Safety Abroad First Educational Travel Information website: http://www.studentsabroad.com/
- Books, Newspapers, Magazines, and the Internet – A lot of great resources exist in paper and web formats and can be of assistance with making the transition during the international experience.
- Survival Kit for Overseas Living by Robert Kohls is a great resource and easy to read guide into the process of preparing for an international experience. It is available at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Survival-Kit-Overseas-Living4th/dp/185788292X
- Transitions Abroad Magazine is available online at http://www.transitionsabroad.com and has wonderful resources about study, work, travel, and volunteering overseas.