How to live in a foreign country
How I did it: Began researching through my university. I think that through a program or school is the best way if you are still in school. There are so many things you don't think about that because they've been hosting students for years they know every problem that could possibly arise and foresee it and stamp it out early, or let you know how to fix these things when they do come up.
I went to London, England and lived and worked at an internship here, so I really felt the whole living and working abroad experience, and how stressful and wonderful it can be.
Lessons & tips: Remember constantly where you are--don't take any of it for granted. This is for safety as well as to avoid regretting things in the future. Don't walk through it with your head down. Take millions of pictures and pause sometimes. Sit still. Enjoy point A before you get to point B. And don't forget to sit on your stoop one evening or morning, or both, and just appreciate exactly where you are and what you're doing. You will probably never do anything like this again. Don't let it escape you.
Main tip: make sure your laptop is very, VERY healthy before you come. If it crashes because it's not used to foreign outlets, etc. it can make you feel so cut off from everything all of a sudden. I would recommend not bringing it, especially if you have general access to a computer. You don't want to waste any unnecessary time internet-surfing when a WHOLE NEW WORLD, literally, is outside your window.
Resources: Boston University International Programmes
Eat, Pray, Love
British Airways
Skype
