Your housing abroad is carefully selected considering cultural standards, safety, and practicality. Your housing experience is one of the primary ways you get to experience real life abroad. Space, size, amenities are different, and you should be prepared to be adaptable to these differences. Please remember: You are required to stay in the program-arranged housing. You… Read more »
FAQ Category: Housing
What do I do about my housing in Fort Worth?
Students are responsible for managing their Fort Worth housing. The Center for International Studies does not assist with Fort Worth housing, on- or off-campus, and it cannot release names of study abroad students. Many students need housing for single terms, so while housing is a common concern, it rarely poses serious problems. If you live… Read more »
What is it like to live abroad?
You already know that things will be different, and that you’ll need to adapt. But sometimes you may be surprised by the range and types of things that are different!! Here are a few things you may need to get used to: Different amenities (no central heating or AC, no dryers, limited hot water) Smaller… Read more »
What will it be like when I arrive?
You will probably have a mix of feelings, when you arrive: excitement, disappointment, anticipation, anxiety. These are all normal! It may take a little time to adjust. For many travelers, the first 48 hours abroad can be particularly unsettling. Lack of sleep, dehydration, and change in time zones can exacerbate reactions to cultural differences and… Read more »