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Preparing for program

Packing, travel to the US, arrival, and getting ready to go

Money, phones and essentials
Sorting your phone, money, bank, and social media before you travel.
Packing essentials
What to pack, what to keep in your hand luggage, and your baggage allowance.
Travel to the US
Your flights, handling delays, and what happens at immigration and customs.
Arrival in the US
What to expect on arrival, connecting flights, lost luggage, and onward travel.
Customs form
How to complete the US customs form and what to do with it on arrival.