Originally Posted by Mr. Charlie

Yeah, it can be scary. I'm sure your mind is imagining the many unwelcome events that might transpire and conjuring up the terrible consequences: your luggage going missing, an ATM chewing up your bank card, losing your passport, being a victim of crime, terrorism, feeling alone and homesick, just remember none of that is likely to happen. You'll have a great time. And when you go back home you'll have new eyes.