Write A Letter To Yourself Abroad!

Study abroad returnees have told us that that they enjoyed receiving this letter: Write a letter to yourself, and the Study Abroad Office will send it back to you while you’re abroad! It’s fun to compare what you thought your experience abroad would be like to what it’s really like once you’re there.

And, if this letter arrives during a down time, it can remind you why you’re abroad and how you might make the most of your experience.

Safe travels, and have a wonderful time abroad!

Write A Letter To Yourself Abroad


Name
E-Mail Address
Program
Term
Where are you filling this out?
My main goals while studying abroad are:
I am especially excited about:
I think my host city/homestay family/dorm/university will be:
 
DEALING WITH NERVES AND STRESS
 
I am mainly nervous about:
Things that generally stress me out are:
I know that I'm feeling stressed when I:
When I feel stressed or sad at home or school, I usually feel better if I:
  • Think about strategies for drawing on your own intellectual, psychological, & physical resources for support, controlling the situations that you're in, and seeking support from others.
  • While you're abroad, try to find ways to implement these same strategies when you're stressed or dealing with tough situations.
 
MAKING PLANS
 
I plan to get involved with my host country and the culture by:
I don't want to leave my study abroad experience without:
Overall, as a person, I hope to:
 
Optional Information
 
Is there anything else you'd like to include?