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.

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. at this website.

• 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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