Ok, maybe Top 10 lists are so "1995", but the fact is, people like to read them. So here goes hopefully an informative and not too lame Top 10. Read it. You know you want to...
| 10. | Applying now increases your chances of getting your first choice of housing. |
| 9. | Get the courses you really need or want before they fill up. |
| 8. | You need to have your program selected and your application submitted to be eligible for study abroad scholarships. The summer deadline is March 1st, fall's deadline is April 15. |
| 7. | Dealing with visas can suck. The more time you have, the easier you will make it for yourself. |
| 6. | Study abroad planning and midterms/finals don't mix well. You can't move the big test, but you can take care of almost all of your study abroad planning now. |
| 5. | Make your plans and have your friends join you. For every friend that you refer, you get $100. |
| 4. | More time to buy airfare, means you'll have a better chance of saving some dough. |
| 3. | Give your parents plenty of time to let the idea of study abroad sink in - especially if you're planning on asking them to help you pay for it. |
| 2. | Studying abroad is loads of fun, but a big part of why you are going is to get credit for graduation. Apply now so you have plenty of time to talk to your professors and advisors to make sure that the credits you earn will transfer back to your school. |
| 1. | Dude, you're going to study abroad! Get excited! |