Notice of Understanding Between Participant and CSA

     I have read all the CSA materials: program information, registration form, cancellation policy, the letters I've received, and the extra information received from CSA. I have read both the CSA website and the printed materials. I understand and accept the conditions under which these programs will be conducted, particulary those which apply to the school courses, housing arrangements, college credit, travel arrangements, cancellation policy, and program cost.
     I also understand that the CSA program fee includes administrative expenses and do hereby release CSA-Center For Study Abroad, their agents, employees or representatives from all actions, suits, claims, or liability for damages arising out of my participation in the program. In addition, I understand that I am traveling to a foreign country and will be expected to adapt to a different culture and ways of doing things and I realize I should not expect things to be exactly as I imagine them to be. I understand that I am participating in this program at my own risk, that I am sending myself there and that I will consult with the on-site Director (student office) if any problems arise during my stay.
     In addition, I understand it is my responsibility to arrange all travel details to my destination and obtain adequate insurance that applies overseas (unless included in CSA -escorted Group Program), to have a valid passport, to obtain a Visa if needed, to arrive at the school before the starting date, and to read about (study) the country and culture of the final destination. I also understand that I am to pay for my housing directly there upon check-in if I did not pay CSA in advance. I understand that after departure and starting date, cancellations or changes are to be done directly with the on-site Director at the student office there.
      CSA requests all participants to communicate directly with the on-site Director and host family (or housing office) to resolve any problems or issues of cancellations, changes, or refunds. Also, I realize I am traveling independently, and am responsible for all my actions in the destination country and in all countries enroute. I am responsible for knowing about and obeying the laws of the country, knowing about any travel warnings, natural disasters, political unrest, and adapting to cultural differences, and CSA is not responsible for my actions (behavior).
      By participating in this program, I understand that I am taking my own risks with regard to traveling and being in my destination country and all those enroute, and not to hold CSA, its agents, employees or representatives liable for any damages or losses arising from my participation in the program.