When arranging for your flight abroad, we recommend you confirm that your program of choice does not include pre-arranged travel plans. Additionally, it is important to confirm the dates and times your program requires you to be in attendance prior to purchasing. Finally, we highly recommend that you wait to purchase airfare until you have officially received notification of final acceptance.
Even though many people book exclusively online, you may wish to consult a travel agent when you are beginning your search. They can set you up with a ticket that will be a little more flexible, so in the event you wish to change your final return date, you won’t be stuck with a huge change fee. We also recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance so that if you have to make changes to your program, you can recoup some of your flight costs.
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