You are officially going to be studying abroad! Now what? You've been preparing for this moment for months and now your study abroad is around the corner. Here's three things I did the last few months before I left for my study abroad.

1) Make a list of all the things you want to do/eat before you leave

I was going abroad for a year and my friends and family wanted to do all the things I would miss. I made a list of all the places I wanted to go and all the restaurants I would miss while I was abroad. It was nice having a physical list and it gave me something to do everyday with my friends the summer before I left.

2) Make a list of everything you want to take with you abroad

I was only able to take two suitcases and a carry on for one year abroad so I had to make my items count. Take only the necessities (trust me you'll come home with so much stuff from your new home) and maybe a few snacks to share with the people you meet abroad!

3) Make sure you have all your documents in order and in a file

There were so many documents I had to take abroad with me. I was really happy that I had made a file with all my important documents to make sure my travels would go smoothly.

Going abroad is so exciting, but take time to enjoy your last few moths home. Sometimes I had to remind myself to slow down and live in the moment. It made me appreciate my local spots a little bit more knowing I wouldn't be able to visit them for a year. Also people love to hear about your hometown so it's nice to have a few stories about where you come from.