Tools

Interactive planners built for study abroad chaos

Budget smarter, pack lighter, and stay ahead of deadlines with free tools designed by our abroad contributors.

Budget calculator

Plan currency conversions, monthly expenses, and spontaneous trips with built-in buffers.

Auto-generate packing lists based on climate, program length, and housing situation.

Timeline templates with reminders for embassy appointments, insurance, and proof of funds.

Find the city that aligns with your budget, language goals, and lifestyle priorities in 90 seconds.

Plug in housing, food, transport, and lifestyle numbers to see monthly, weekly, and daily abroad costs instantly.

Choose climate, program length, and housing type to generate a tailored packing list you can print or save.

Pick your destination region to get a checklist of required documents, financial proof, and key deadlines.

Answer a few questions about your budget, pace, and language comfort—we’ll surface three destinations to research first.