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Study Away at Aquinas College
Communication
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