The administrative and planning part before any exchange is really the worst. Below is a rough timeline of what my planning looked like and what you can expect to be waiting on in your month before your Prato Exchange.
| Dates | Event |
| Dec 9 | Got confirmation of place in Prato Program |
| Jan 9 | Chose my subjects for Prato |
| Jan 16 | Got confirmation of unit selections |
| Jan 22 | Started search for accommodation in Florence |
| Jan 30 | Submitted Applications for Insurance and Scholarships |
| Jan 30 | Confirmed Accomodation in Florence |
| Feb 4 | Booked Flight Tickets |
| Feb 27 | Scholarship and Insurance Applications Approved |
| Feb 28 | Started planning Europe Travel for the month April |
| March 25 | OS-Help-Loan Approved |
Need other tips on planning?
Budgeting 101
Where to Stay in Florence
An Unofficial Prato Guide 