Preparing for Your Trip
Student Checklist
For RWJMS Students
A Compiled checklist
Travel tracker -international SOS
https://www.internationalsos.com/en/traveltracker.htm
CDC travel tips
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
International Phone Guide
http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/stay-connected/international-cell-phone-guide
U.S department of States (Comprehensive Traveler's Checklist)
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/go/checklist.html
International Travel Insurance
http://www.trawickinternational.com
Suggested Timeline
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Aug - Jan
Find a program, apply
Fill out Global Health Grant Application
Attend Global Health Fair
Get passport
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Jan – Feb
Attend required meetings
Determine when need to apply for a visa
Shop airfares
Start immunizations
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March – April
Global Health Grant application due no later than March 15th
Attend required meetings
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May
Prophylaxis
Shop/pack
International cell phones
Call credit card companies, ATM access
Packing (required dress code if any, etc)
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June / July
GO!
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August / Sept
Come back and share what you’ve learned!