Useful Links
Below we have provided an extensive listing of web sites that will make researching your study abroad options easier and more interesting. Also included are resources that will help you in preparing for your journey once you have chosen your specific study abroad location.
Choosing a Study Abroad Program
Passport and Visa Information
Health and Medical Information
Safety and Security
Managing Your Money Overseas
Researching Your Destination
Making Your Travel Arrangements
Disabilities Resources
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Resources
Choosing a Study Abroad Program
Study Abroad Handbook
http://www.studentsabroad.com
Goabroad.com
http://www.goabroad.com
Institute of International Education
http://www.iiepassport.org
Studyabroad.com
http://studyabroad.com
Transitions Abroad
http://www.transitionsabroad.com
Learn Overseas
http://www.learnoverseas.com
Passport and Visa Information
U.S. State Department Passport Services Division
Information on applying for or renewing a U.S. passport
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
U.S. State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs
Information on visa requirements of foreign countries
http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html
Health and Medical Information
U.S. State Department
http://studentsabroad.state.gov/health.php
Safety and Security
U.S. State Department--Current Travel Alerts
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1766.html
U.S State Department--Current Travel Warnings
Information on travel, crime, safety, etc. on countries worldwide
(subscribe to receive regular email updates)
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html
U.S. State Department--Travel Warning on Drugs Abroad
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html#drug_offenses
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Traveler's Health Information
Vaccine and health recommendations for various countries, special
reports on outbreaks, natural disasters, etc.
http://www.cdc.gov/index.htm
International Health Insurance
Information on pharmacies, hospitals, and travel health clinics worldwide,
plus emergency phone numbers
http://www.highwaytohealth.com
Managing Your Money Overseas
Handy Currency Converter
http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/
MasterCard ATM locations around the world
http://www.mastercard.com/cardholderservices/atm/
Researching Your Destination
Central Intelligence Agency's World Fact Book
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Frommer's Guides
http://www.frommers.com/
Fodor's Guides
http://www.fodors.com/
Let's Go Guidebooks
http://www.letsgo.com/
Lonely Planet Guides
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/
Rick Steve's Europe
http://www.ricksteves.com/
Rough Guide Travel
http://travel.roughguides.com/
Making Your Travel Arrangements
Hostels.com
Hostelling information, membership and worldwide hostel database
http://www.hostels.com/
STA Travel - Student Travel
Travel resources for student travelers around the world
http://www.sta-travel.com/
Disablities Resources
Travel Tips
http://www.access-able.com/tips/
Emerging Horizons - Accessible Travel News
http://emerginghorizons.com/
Mobility International USA - National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange
http://www.miusa.org/
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Resources
Lesbigay Organizations and Links
http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/lesbigay/
International Student/Teacher Identity Card (ISIC/ITIC)
Provides travel insurance, 24-hour Help Line
and discounts for students and teachers/professors
http://www.myisic.com
