Technology Abroad

Deciding What Technology to Bring Abroad

Know Your Coverage

• You will be automatically enrolled in travel and medical insurance with OnCall International. Your insurance card will be uploaded to your TTU Study Abroad application, where you can read more about coverage for loss of personal belongings. Find more information here: TTU Study Abroad insurance. (bold TTU Study Abroad insurance)

Consider Your Program Type

• Study Abroad Programs
  • Check with professors or program coordinator to confirm what technology
    you should bring.
• Internships Abroad
  • Check with your program provider and supervisor to confirm whether or
    not you need to bring a laptop or tablet.
• Research Abroad
  • Check with your research coordinator to confirm what technology you
    should bring and any programs you should have installed before arrival.
• Service Abroad
  • Laptops and/or tablets are not needed, especially in remote locations.

Smartphones Abroad

It is strongly recommended that you bring a smartphone capable of international calling and data (some programs require you to bring a smartphone) in the event of an emergency. Please consider the following information:

• Unlocking a Smartphone & Using a Local SIM
  • Check with professors or program coordinator to confirm what technology you should bring
• International Plans Through US-Based Carriers
  • Check with your program provider and supervisor to confirm whether or not you need to bring a laptop or tablet.
• Purchase a Phone & Plan Abroad

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