For any length of period you’re abroad, your friends and family may want to send you care packages, important mail, debit or credit cards, or even cell phones if you need a replacement.
Due to the nature of this program, it is not possible for students to receive mail, but your on-site staff will be more than happy to assist you in sending post cards to your family back home!
Below are some resources explaining the mailing process in different countries. The USPS has a great website with the Index of Countries that includes postal codes, postage prices and mailing conditions.
When shipping internationally, please make sure your envelope or package has everything necessary to ship.
Please note that when shipping cell phones, hefty customs taxes may be added on to the package. In some locations, you may have to go to the airport to pick up your package and pay the import/customs tax before collecting your mail.
Index of Countries and their postal codes, instructions
FedEx International Resource Center
Shipping Internationally with DHL; Customs Support
Traveling after the program for an extended period? Don’t want to carry your semester’s worth of luggage around with you and pay hefty luggage overage charges? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to look into luggage shipping services.
No matter how long you’re abroad, you should plan ahead and pack light to avoid needing to ship your luggage! You will acquire plenty of souvenirs and gifts while abroad, so make sure you leave space for them when you return!
Here’s a list of companies that offer shipping services:
