Pre-departure:
So: is this the part I freak out about the fact that I’m spending my winter holiday in the European summer, OR is this the part where I attempt to finish my 15 page German essay due before I jet off to Leipzig? Both. I’m ecstatic about Europe, but the fact is I still need to take care of my academics.
The “pre-departure” is all about planning. If you’re a person like moi who likes to make lists, now would be a good time to start – you can put VISA at number 1. Underneath VISA you’ll find FLIGHT TICKET, ACCOMMODATION, etc. etc. – it’s quite a tedious list, but believe me, one needs to sort out the visa ASAP and just as a mental note from me to you: it takes time.