Power of Attorney
Depending on the laws in your home country, it may be necessary to designate an individual, usually a parent, to take care of banking or financial aid matters on your behalf while you are abroad. A Power of Attorney can also be useful if your parent or designate needs to help with matters at your home university while you are away, such as financial aid or course registration for the semester you return. Find out what the proper procedure is and make these arrangements before you depart.
Taxes in your Home Country
You may need to arrange to have tax forms sent to you or have taxes paid for you while you are out of the country. Be sure to know what your tax responsibilities are and how to comply while you are away.
Voting
If there are important elections scheduled while you will be abroad, find out if you can vote by absentee ballot and make the proper arrangements.