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all right so you have everything ready  for your trip how do you feel son

that I'm worried I'm scared it's the first  time I will travel to a different country

relax Brian you're gonna be fine traveling  is one of the best things you can do

you will visit different places you will  meet new people new cultures it's amazing

yeah maybe but I'm going there to study  remember I will start the University

I know but you will live new experiences  anyway come on you should be happy

I was excited but now that I realized I won't  see you or Mom anymore I feel so sad oh it will  

just be for some years and we will visit you  during your vacation everything will be fine

okay but since it's the first time I travel out  of the country can you give me some advice that

of course I can I have a lot of  experience traveling abroad let's see

there are many factors to keep in  mind when evaluating your trip um

including what to do before leaving  and your budget you have that already

you need to have your visa and passport  sorted in advance of your departure

the process to apply for a passport can take a  lot of time and several weeks to be delivered

when booking international flights and  hotels a passport number is usually required

once your passport is delivered scan the  identification page and keep copies of it  

but that I have my passport ready you  helped me with that don't you remember

I know I'm just giving you general  advice so you can travel to other places

remember you're not going just to one country  you will have to visit different countries

that's why it's important for you to be prepared  so pay attention because this is important

oh research the country program options  its norms and traditions and the language

when you create your plans for your first  time overseas you should do plenty of research

you should find out what that country  is like by accessing message boards

or Facebook groups for your program and talking  to others who have already traveled there

you should always check first with your  program to see if they have accommodations

such as housing and meals to provide you  you will have to check all those things

also find out if you should exchange  any currencies ahead of traveling

what are considered the local norms and  traditions to get a feel for the culture

and maybe learn some basics of the language  spoken there like English for example

it always helps to know how to say hello  bye thank you and where is the bathroom

luckily there are now apps that can  help you simply translate languages

always try to be us accepting of others  cultures as much as you can that's important

and about the money you should also  check with your bank you're already 18.

we need to notify the bank you're  leaving the country we'll do that today

you're wondering why that way your bank will  be notified that you have left your country

and they won't shut off your access due  to what they think are strange churches

then you could spend your money from your  bank account normally from other country

another thing and this is something  very useful for you and important

try to avoid over packing and bring some  useful technology with you remember that

I'm telling you this because it's a common  mistake to overpack it happened to me

however packing light abroad will help  you travel much more easily believe me

for example you can take your luggage up a  flight of stairs more easily it's amazing  

and the process of getting on and off public  transport will be way less uncomfortable

as you're packing determine the amount of  days you'll be staying and adjust accordingly

obviously pack enough clothes or the whole  time you'll be there the necessary things

and make sure to check out the weather  forecast of the country you're heading to

hey are you listening to me I hope  you can remember all these things

I'm paying attention that it's just that I feel  scared as the first time I will travel abroad  

I know I know but if you follow  these tips you will be fine I promise

oh for technology bringing a portable battery  it will be a lifesaver in your travels

and please don't count on Wi-Fi  to be available everywhere no

since it's hard to access in many  countries especially in developing world

but hey now that I think about it it's  always nice to unplug once in a while

there are options to get Wi-Fi from portable  Wi-Fi routers too in case you really need it  

you should also check with your phone  company about using your data abroad

you might even want to consider buying a  SIM card when you arrive in your new country

they are usually about twenty dollars on a  prepaid card that's what I remember but anyway

notify your phone company to let them know they  

should forward your current  phone number to a new one

oh I almost forgot it our adapters are  essential to buy before traveling abroad as well  

they aren't always easy to find unless you are  in a major tourist place I know that perfectly

so bringing one with you will save  you the hassle of finding one abroad

you may find one in your country or online for a  lot cheaper than other countries will sell it for

another really but really important thing is  to get a travel insurance this is essential

a common fear that comes across most first-time  Travelers abroad is what if I get hard or sick  

anything can happen as you  travel so it's essential  

to know how you'll cover medical expenses

it can be expensive to receive medical help  

overseas it happened to me  the first time I traveled

travel insurance that has emergency  medical benefits can cover those expenses

thank you Dad I have a lot of information  about traveling now that was very useful

but I still have more questions to make  about traveling abroad can you help me

sure but it will be for a next video  now we don't have much time sorry

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