school's abroad for summer!
Transform your summer into an unforgettable global adventure in South Korea with Hop Education Abroad. Seoul International Summer School (SISS) at the University of Seoul has been welcoming international students to Seoul for a truly immersive experience in Korean culture and tradition for over twenty years. Spend your summer traveling and knock off a few college credits along the way. It’s truly a win-win.
essential documents
Passport: The big one! Numero Uno! This is the single most essential piece of documentation you’ll need during your time abroad. So it goes without saying that it is important to know where it is at all times and especially when traveling.
HOP HINT: Identify a place in your carry-on, or backpack where it goes and check EVERYTIME you move. Do the big three check - Passport, Phone and Wallet/Purse.
Students have left passports on check-in counters and airline seat backs multiple times before creating unnecessary stress to start the journey. When not in use, it is equally as important to stow your passport away in a safe place at your housing. We advise taking a pic of your passport and storing it on your phone in your favorites. If you were to ever lose your passport, it’s easier to obtain a new one if you have copies of the old one. When you move into your housing, some students choose to lock their passport into their unused luggage to keep track of iteven. You can also now buy passport holders that incorporate air tags as an additional security measure.
Student Visa: Your visa may already be approved, or you could be waiting to apply depending on where you are in the pre-departure process. Your Global Guide will keep you informed on securing the visa.By now, you have either received your Australian student visa (subclass 500) approval notification, or you have applied and are waiting for approval. Your student visa is not a physical document; it will be electronically added to your passport once approved and a Visa Grant Notification (VGN) will be emailed to you upon approval. You are encouraged to print a copy of your VGN document and carry it with you as an extra precaution when traveling into/out of Australia, and take a pic and pop into your favorites as well.
Health Insurances: You are covered under multiple health insurance policies, both via your Australian university and Hop Abroad. You may also have coverage with your U.S. institution or otherwise; more on health insurance functionality below. Please print and keep copies of your health insurance identification information for each policy you have.
Prescriptions: If you are traveling to Australia with any prescription medications, you are instructed to keep the original prescriptions readily available in your luggage to show TSA officials if asked for