Study Away at Aquinas College

Addresses

• Give your address to family and friends so you receive mail
• May not have your address until arrival or just before departure
• Use the postage of the country you are sending from
• Packages can take a long time to arrive; consider express options. Avoid sending valuables if possible

Phone Cards

• Phone cards work well, purchase before you go
• Can be used in host families
• Find out your country’s access code before departure. You need the code to dial the 1-800 number while abroad. To access the codes call the number on the back of your phone card
• Ireland, France, Germany, Japan, Spain and Italy: Consider purchasing a cell phone

Texting Apps, Social Media and Email

• Great way to stay in touch
• Cheaper and easier than calling
• Wi-Fi is available in Internet cafes, universities and libraries
• Efficient way to update friends and family of your adventures