After visiting the study abroad office, I've realized that I have a lot left to do. I've already got my passport which was super easy to do. But for those of you who don't and/or are still deciding on whether or not to get a visa, I've provided a little more information for you below.
FYI ABOUT VISA's: I learned that because I plan to stay out of the country for 90 days, I do not need a visa. If I were to stay in Europe for longer than 90 days I would need one. This requirement varies by country. So, you'll need to check with the U.S. Department of State. (There's a link above). Fortunately, my study abroad coordinator was able to talk to the director of the other school. Normally, my stay would have been 99 days (meaning I would need a visa). However, the school has agreed to give me my finals early so that I may study abroad without obtaining one. If you are in a similar situation, I highly recommend trying to do this as obtaining a visa costs over $400 and requires a thorough FBI background check, etc.
FYI ON PASSPORTS: For those of you who don't have a passport yet, visit the attached link for more information. You can get your photo's done anywhere almost, including Walgreens, Wal-Mart, and the U.S. Post Office. If you live in a town where the line at the post office is always long, I recommend getting your picture taken elsewhere to save on time. If I remember correctly the whole process of having my picture taken and my paperwork processed cost me around $130.00.
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