Upcoming Travel Workshops: Asia & Europe

Thursday, March 22nd @ 4:00pm, International Center Room 9, next to Mich. Union--see map, http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/about/images/centralmap.gif

TRAVEL IN ASIA (offered ONE TIME ONLY)

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Travel in less-developed countries takes some planning, but the rewards are great.  Get expert advice from a UHS travel health clinician who joins us for this workshop!  NOTE for travelers to Asia – You may need immunizations & prescription medications – schedule an appointment online (preferably months before your trip) with the UHS Travel Clinic, http://www.uhs.umich.edu/services/travel/

International Center graduate peer advisors who have worked & traveled abroad extensively in these regions will pass along tips from their first-hand experience and provide special handouts.  A travel agent from STA Travel (in the Michigan Union, tel. 734.769.2555 or e-mail umi_agents@statravel.com) will provide information on student airfares and budget accommodations --and will conduct a drawing for one $100 coupon valid for STA flights.

Everyone traveling abroad should purchase the well-proven U-M Travel Abroad Health Insurance (Required for University-related travel; highly recommended for everything else – including leisure travel).  It costs only $1.25 per day (+$5 registration), provides outstanding coverage and access to top-quality health care by English-speaking clinicians.  See http://www.uhs.umich.edu/tai .  You may sign-up online while registering your travel in the University’s Travel Registry.  Questions?  Feel free to call 734-647-2299.

Topics to be covered in the workshop include:

• Important information to know before you go – Travel health needs from immunizations to medications, U-M Travel Abroad Health Insurance, Passports, Visas, Travel Advisories
• Cheapest & Best Airfares (buy before you go, and buy plane tickets EARLY to get lowest fares)
• Travel Budget & how to save money overseas
• Low-cost transportation, accommodations, food
• Last-minute options for volunteering abroad
• Health & Safety Tips-- Language barriers, women traveling alone, staying healthy & safe, avoiding theft & other potential problems abroad

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Friday, March 23^rd @ 4pm, International Center, Room 9

TRAVEL IN EUROPE

Come hear from International Center Peer advisors and an expert travel agent from STA Travel as they pass along valuable information on traveling through Europe safely and on a student budget. STA Travel will also be raffling off a $100 travel voucher at the conclusion of the session – must be present to win!

Topics to be covered include:

• Important information to know before you go, such as passports, visas, student ID cards, insurance, travel advisories, and what embassies can and cannot do for you abroad.
• Cheapest and best airfares and railpasses
• Travel budget and how to save money overseas.
• Transportation, accommodations, food.
• Last-minute options for working and volunteering abroad.
• Adjusting to life overseas, such a language barriers, women traveling alone, general safety and avoiding theft and other potential dangers abroad.

ADDITIONAL TRAVEL WORKSHOPS (all workshops take place in the U-M International Center, Room 9)

Friday, April 6th (12-1pm) - Travel in Europe

Friday, April 13th (3-4pm) - Travel in Europe

For more student travel information see our website:

http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt

Feel free to e-mail us at ic-abroad@umich.edu or call us at 734-647-2299 if you have any questions regarding travel, work or study abroad!