Be Prepared

Travel Insurance

Accidents can happen anywhere, and a medical emergency can wipe out your savings, especially if you’re overseas. Though we all like to think that could never happen to us, travel insurance is a fairly inexpensive way to get financial coverage in the case that you hurt your back, lose your passport, or have to cancel your trip for other reasons.

Important Documents

When I traveled to Paris with a school group in 2016, two of our chaperones got their passports stolen and the process they had to go through to get back to the US was long and intense. Making handy dandy copies of important documents like your license and passport can help you if you find yourself in a situation like this, ultimately saving the day!

Carry-Ons

In the unfortunate case that your luggage is lost in transit, having essentials in your carryon could save you money, time, and lots of frustration. Stuff your carry-on with an extra outfit, your medications, electronics, toiletries like a toothbrush and contact solution, and if you’re headed to somewhere tropical, throw in an extra bathing suit. Once you’re sunbathing on the warm sand, you’ll be glad you were prepared!