How to Plan for Great Student Travel do your travel homework, research your destination and look into special deals designed for students.
Student travel involves planning out the type of experience that you are looking for. Your choice will likely fall into the following categories:
Travel and backpacking (gap year)
Working abroad
Volunteering abroad
Studying abroad
Once you select your preferred style of travel above, decide on your destination.
Next, follow the outline for travel planning on this web page; or better yet purchase my e-book titled
Turn Your Dream Vacation into Reality: A Game Plan For Seeing the World the Way You Want to See It
and apply the powerful travel planning template approach to your vacation.
For specific information on your destination, Lonely Planet is probably the best travel guide series for independant travel as a student.
Steps for Planning a Student Vacation
Plan your travel itinerary
travel itinerary
Look for a
student discount card and deals
on flights, rail passes, hostels, travel insurance etc.
Look for
visitor passes
to sights that you intend to visit.
Plan your
meals
Set your
travel budget.

Before Departing on Your Student Adventure
Arrange your
passport and visa(s)
Arrange for
vaccinations
if necessary
Address
money issues and study the language and culture
Prepare for
safe travel
Learn to
pack properly for your trip
Prevent
culture shock
Communication with Home While You Travel
This trip may be your first time away from home. Therefore it is wise to stay in touch with your family and keep them updated about your activities and experiences. You can do this by:
Phone use an international phone card.
E-mail
Snail mail too slow.

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