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- Cheaptickets.com - A vendor of discounted leisure travel products, offering consumers affordable one-stop shopping for all of their travel needs.
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Customs Information - Official government website for U.S. Customs information, including links for air travelers.
- Expedia.com - Look for reasonable airfare by comparative shopping on one site.
- Orbitz.com - Designed with the traveler in mind, and gives you access to a large selection anywhere of low fares and rates on airline tickets and other travel products.
- Priceline.com - By providing the best prices form their partners, customers can name their own price on airfare, hotel, etc.
- STA Travel - A student travel agency offering discounted air and rail fares, as well as the International Student Identity Card (ISIC).
- Transportation Security Administration - Official government site providing security tips for air travelers.
- HotelsTravel.com - Provides links to major international airports worldwide.
- A Discussion About Alcohol and Student Exchange - A Discussion with SAFETI Project Director and SAFETI Newsletter Editor Gary Rhodes and Joel Epstein, Director of Special Projects, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention.
- U.S. State Department: Arrest - A description of assistance provided by the Department of State to Americans arrested abroad.
- China the Beautiful - Information and photographs of classical Chinese art and painting, as well as poetry, history, literature, and philosophy.
- Chinese Art History Resources - A comprehensive set of links to various subjects connected to Chinese art, including brush painting and museums.
- Expats in China - This site, run by Americans in China, has links to museums by type and other helpful cultural resources about literature, movies, music, theatre, and tea houses.
- Worldwide MasterCard ATM Locator - Where to find an ATM, even if you aren’t a Mastercard holder.
- Worldwide Visa ATM Locator - Where to find an ATM, even if you aren’t a visa card holder.
- Chinese Embassy in the U.S. - The website by the Chinese Embassy in the United States. Provides information on Chinese culture, politics, trade and the relationship between China and the U.S.
- Onlinenewspapers.com - A comprehensive list (with links) to most newspapers printed in China.
- The World Factbook - Basic statistics and facts on the people, geography, economy, communications and government of China.
- U.S. Department of State: Consular Information Sheet - Travel warnings, consular information sheets and public announcements.
- Passport Issuing Office - Lists the government offices near you which issue passports and answer passport-related questions.
- Passport Services and Information: How to Apply In Person - Detailed list on the documents and procedures necessary to establish time and location of birth in the case that no birth certificate exists.
- Where to Write for Vital Statistics - Government website that lists vital statistics offices by state, where the public can apply to receive information on births, deaths, marriages and divorces.
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - From the National Center for Infectious Diseases, this site contains a section called Travelers’ Health which has information on diseases that can affect travelers.
- Country & City Dialing Codes - This site provides dialing access numbers (country codes) for international calls to or from any country in the world.
- Global Phone Cards - Tips on how to keep in touch internationally with phone cards.
- American Embassy in China - Information on current issues and resources the Embassy provides. The section of interest for students studying abroad is the Services for U.S. citizens. Be sure to review this section to understand what kind of assist the Embassy can provide.
- Embassy Search - Database full of contact information for embassies worldwide, including U.S. embassies in all countries as well as foreign embassies in the U.S. This site also has information on a host of other topics ranging from calling cards to eco-adventures.
- Embassies and Consulates Worldwide - Links to U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
- US Embassies and Diplomatic Missions - This site has advice on contacting American Embassies and Consulates, and other diplomatic missions.
- American Embassy in China: U.S. Citizen Services - If you should happen to become a victim of crime in China, this site can help get you in touch with agencies that deal with lost/stolen Travelers’ Checks and credit cards. There are also contacts for local police and investigators specializing in tourist affairs.
- China Consular Information Sheet - Information on thinking safely while traveling/studying in China.
- Top Ten Ways to Not Become a Victim of Crime - This SAFETI Newsletter article provides students with tips on avoiding crime around the world.
- SAFETI Adaptation of Peace Corps Resources - The following resources were adapted from Peace Corps documents about responding to crises, developing an emergency action plan, personal safety and awareness, and risk management.
- Crisis Abroad - Informs Americans what the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs can do for Americans caught in a disaster or a crisis abroad.
- Crisis Preparedness - The following information may be helpful to you in preparing for a crisis abroad. While some of the material was designed by other U.S. government agencies for a crisis occuring in the United States, the guidance about preparedness may be useful to Americans anywhere.
- University of the Pacific: What's Up With Culture - A website that takes you through each step in preparing yourself for the experience of cultural immersion in a foreign country.
- The Missing Linkage: The Process of Integrating Orientation and Reentry - Bruce LaBrack’s article on Culture shock
- UC Irvine Center for International Education: Culture Shock! Easing Adjustment - Suggestions and advice for dealing with culture shock.
- Currency Converter - Tells what the current exchange rates are for nearly every nation’s currency.
- U.S. Customs - Information all travelers should know before they enter or leave the U.S.
- Cybercafe Search Engine - If you need access to the internet, this site can help you find out where the nearest cybercafe is to your study abroad location.
- The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange: Opening Doors to International Opportunities - SAFETI On-line Newsletter article by Pamela Houston, Former Project Assistant to the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange.
- Voicing Concern About Discrimination Abroad - SAFETI On-line Newsletter article by Christa Sanders, Co-Founder of Voices of Change, gives a country-specific example of discrimination encountered abroad.
- Diseases, Food and Water Borne - This SAFETI Adaptation of a Peace Corps Pre-departure Handbook tells how to avoid contaminated food and water that could make you sick.
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - From the National Center for Infectious Diseases, this site provides information on diseases that can affect travelers.
- American Embassy in China: Medical Facilities - A comprehensive list of hospitals, physicians, and dentists in the five different consular districts.
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Worldwide Hospital Search - A list of hospitals available in China and other countries to which you may travel.
- U.S. State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs: Travel Warning on Drugs Abroad - Details the penalties for drug possession and what the U.S. consular officers can and cannot do for you in the event you are arrested.
Emergency Action Plan (E.A.P.)
- American Embassy in China: Emergency Information for U.S. Citizens - Learn about the Embassy’s recommendations for your safety and security, and how to be prepared for an emergency.
- Developing an Emergency Action Plan - This SAFETI Adaptation of Peace Corps Resources tells how to manage a crisis abroad and how to devise your own plan of action in the event of an emergency.
- U.S. Department of State: Crisis Awareness and Preparedness - Learn about the State Department’s recommendations on how to keep yourself safe during the event of an emergency or crisis.
- U.S. State Department: Bureau of Consular Affairs: Foreign Entry Requirements - This site contains brief descriptions of entry requirements for several countries.
- CDC Environmental Health - This site gives advice on how to deal with environmental hazards ranging from hurricanes to air pollution.
- Banking in China - This site gives an explanation banking facilities, ATM availability, and exchange rates for China.
- Financial Issues - From the University of the Pacific’s Cross Cultural Training Student Guide, this site gives advice about budgeting, currency exchange, credit cards, and transferring money.
- List of Banks in China - Links to the most widely used and well-known banks in China.
- Sending Money Overseas (for American Citizens) - A good resource, with information on ATMs worldwide, wiring money commercially, and using U.S. consular services to wire money in the event of an emergency.
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Travelers
- Lesbigay (SIG) - NAFSA's Association of International Educators, Lesbigay Special Interest Group's site dedicated to lesbians, bisexuals, and gay students traveling abroad.
- About China - More information on China's government, elections, parties, etc. plus information on culture, history, geography and more.
- Chinese Embassy in the U.S. - The website by the Chinese Embassy in the United States. Provides information on Chinese culture, politics, trade and the relationship between China and the U.S.
- Political Resources: China - Information on the constitution, political parties and elections in China.
- Inter-Organizational Task Force Guidelines - A task force of study abroad administrators developed a set of guidelines, which include fourteen points of responsibilities for program administrators.
- CDC Traveler’s Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Environmental Health - Advice on how to deal with environmental hazards ranging from hurricanes to air pollution.
- Health Topics: A-Z - A continually updated list of disease and health topics.
- Regional Health Advisories: East Asia - A list by destination of epidemics, diseases, and common infections.
- Health Issues - From the University of the Pacific’s Cross Cultural Training Student Guide, this site containts advice about Insurance, Medical Care, Prescriptions, Immunizations, Diseases, Food and Water.
- Lonely Planet: Pills, Ills, and Bellyaches - Health tips for the international traveler.
- Travel Clinic - Information on travel related health matters.
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Important Resources for Students - SAFETI Online Newsletter article offering travel health resources for students studying abroad.
- U.S. State Department: Services and Information for Americans Abroad - Help and support for American Citizens abroad.
- StudyAbroad.com Handbook: Immunizations - Brief notes on the need for immunizations prior to traveling.
- StudyAbroad.com Handbook: Insurance - Brief three point guideline for obtaining appropriate health insurance.
- Intern Abroad - Country and career specific guide to finding internships overseas.
- Cybercafe Search Engine - If you need access to the internet, this site can help you find out where the nearest cybercafe is to your study abroad location.
- Chinese Language - An encyclopedic entry on the history of the Chinese language, its grammar, phonology, dialects and geographic distribution.
- English-Chinese Online Dictionary - Translate English to Chinese, or vice-versa.
- Language and Liability: The Linguistic Dimension of Health and Safety Abroad - SAFETI On-line Newsletter article by Rodney Sangster, Regional Director of the University of California Education Abroad Program.
- Language Learning - Site sponsored by the University of California at Berkeley that tells where to find software for computer-assisted language learning.
- U.S. State Department: Arrest, U.S. Department of State Office of the Legal Adviser - Furnishes advice on all legal issues, domestic and international.
- United States Post Office - Information on services provided by the U.S. Postal Service and tips on mail security.
- Department of State Fulbright Program - Since 1946, the Department of State Fulbright Program has funded U.S. students and faculty to study and/or conduct research in other countries, in order to foster mutual understanding between nations.
- IES – Institute for the International Education of Students - Site on how to market your study abroad experience, including building your resume.
- Intern Abroad - Country and career specific guide to finding internships overseas.
- National Security Education Program - The National Security Education Program (NSEP) funds U.S. students to study and/or conduct research in other countries, to educate Americans in cross-cultural and global issues and strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.
- Peace Corps Homepage - Guide to Peace Corps opportunities.
- Rotary International - Rotary International provides scholarships to students to study/research abroad and act as “ambassadors of goodwill.
- Study Abroad Programs - Guide to study abroad programs worldwide.
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Teach Abroad - Guide to international teaching positions.
- Volunteer Abroad - A country-specific guide to volunteering overseas.
- Working Abroad - Resource for finding career and volunteer positions abroad.
- Chinese Radio Stations on the Net - Links to various Chinese radio broadcast programs across the country.
- News on BBC - Link to international news, current events, and economic news by region.
- Onlinenewspapers.com - Access to a wide range of Chinese newspapers.
- American Embassy in China: Medical Facilities - A comprehensive list of hospitals, physicians, and dentists in the five different consular districts.
- Worldwide Hospital Search - A list of hospitals available in China and other countries to which you may travel.
- National Mental Health Association: College Student and Depression Fact Sheets - This site provides a brief background on issues related to college student mental health issues.
- Screening for Mental Health, Inc. - Provides resources for nationwide mental health screening programs and to support cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings.
- US Department of Health and Human Services: Disaster Mental Health - This site provides information about US Government resources to support mental health for those who have been affected by a disaster.
- Underrepresentation in Study Abroad - From the Forum on Underrepresentation in Education Abroad, this site gives minority students' perspectives on their experiences abroad.
- Advice for Parents: Frequently Asked Questions - SAFETI Newsletter article by William Hoffa, which helps parents participate in their student’s study abroad experience.
- Passport Issuing Office - Lists the government offices near you which issue passports and answer passport-related questions.
- U.S. State Department and Passport Services - Extensive information on passports, passport services, restrictions, fees, where to apply for a passport, etc.
- StudyAbroad.com Handbook: Prescriptions - Summary recommendations for dealing with prescription medications abroad.
- IES MAP - Homepage for the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) which provides guidelines for evaluating study abroad programs.
- IFSA Butler For Students Section - Example of types of support services offered by a study abroad provider to students abroad.
- Inter-Organizational Task Force Guidelines - A task force of study abroad administrators developed a set of guidelines, which include fourteen points of responsibilities for program administrators.
- Sara's Wish - This site provides helpful safety tips on things to remember when looking for a study abroad program provider.
- Goabroad.com - Provides information about various study abroad programs.
- IIEPassport - Provides information about various study abroad programs.
- Peterson's - Provides information about various study abroad programs.
- StudyAbroad.com - Provides information about various study abroad programs.
- Transitions Abroad - Offers affordable alternatives to vacationing abroad, such as work and study abroad.
- Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) - Offers road travel reports, seasonal hazards, safety tips and common driver behaviors for various countries.
- OECD: International Road Traffic and Accident Database - Gives statistics on road fatalities and road-related injuries by country.
- U.S. State Department: Road Safety Overseas - This site contains reports on international road safety and international driving.
- About SAFETI - Safety Abroad First Educational Travel Information and contact informaton.
- NAFSA's Section on U.S. Students Abroad (SECUSSA): Good Practices for Health and Safety - A task force of study abroad administrators developed a set of guidelines, which include fifteen points of responsibilities for program administrators.
- Overseas Citizens Services Tips for Students - Advice to students on how to prepare for a safe experience abroad, and descriptions of services the U.S. Department of State can provide.
- Sara's Wish - This site provides helpful safety tips on things to remember when traveling abroad.
- U.S. Department of State: Road Safety Overseas - Lists some links travelers should visit before attempting to drive overseas.
- Department of State Fulbright Program - Since 1946, the Department of State Fulbright Program has funded U.S. students and faculty to study and/or conduct research in other countries, in order to foster mutual understanding between nations.
- International Travel and Study Abroad Scholarships - A comprehensive list (with links) to a wide variety of scholarships, grants, fellowships and other sources of funding for travel and study abroad.
- National Security Education Program - The National Security Education Program (NSEP) funds U.S. students to study and/or conduct research in other countries, to educate Americans in cross-cultural and global issues and strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.
- Rotary International - Rotary International provides scholarships to students to study/research abroad and act as “ambassadors of goodwill."
- Sexual Harassment and Prevention in College Students Studying Abroad - SAFETI On-line Newsletter article by Nancy Newport, Licensed Professional Counselor and Consultant to the Peace Corps.
- Treatment of Sexual Assault in College Students Studying Abroad - SAFETI On-line Newsletter article by Nancy Newport, Licensed Professional Counselor and Consultant to the Peace Corps.
- STDs - Official government website of the Center for Disease Control, contains links to information on AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
- American College Health Association: Mental Health Links - Provides links to useful resouces for college student mental health issues.
- Maintaining Mental and Emotional Health - SAFETI Adaptation of Peace Corps Resources about stress, adjustment, choices, and seeking help.
- Canadian Transportation Agency Accessible Transportation - How to make your special needs known and get them met, while taking necessary safety precautions.
- CDC Information for Travelers with Disabilities - Ways for students with special needs to have as much access as possible while abroad.
- Goabroad.com - Provides information about various study abroad programs.
- IIEPassport - Provides information about various study abroad programs.
- Peterson's - Provides information about various study abroad programs.
- StudyAbroad.com - Provides information about various study abroad programs.
- Subway Navigator - A virtual tour of subway routes for all major cities throughout the world.
- U.S. State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs: Important Telephone Numbers - List of important telephone numbers for overseas citizens: who to call in case of robbery, arrest, detention, abduction, crisis, or death abroad.
- Terrorism.net - Country specific terrorism advisories.
- Understanding Terrorism’s Impact on Study-Abroad Programs - A SAFETI Newsletter article that helps put terrorism's impact on study abroad into perspective.
- TimeAndDate.com - Provides all time zones and running, up-to-date clocks for all capital cities.
- English-Chinese Online Dictionary - Translate English to Chinese, or vice-versa.
- Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory - This site lists official government tourism offices, visitor bureaus and chambers of commerce worldwide.
- Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Information on travel advisories for specific countries. Helpful to all travelers, not just Australians.
- Canada: Consular Affairs - Information on travel advisories for specific countries. Helpful to all travelers, not just Canadians.
- U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets - Lots of information about every country in the world including travel warnings, public announcements, terrorist activity, political disturbances, and country entry requirements.
- United Kingdom: Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Information on travel advisories for specific countries. Helpful to all travelers, not just Britains.
- Travel Document Systems - More detailed information about entry requirements.
- Frommers Budget Travel Online - Publishes a variety of travel books and magazines.
- Kasbah.com - this site claims to be the world’s largest travel guide and shows the not-to-be-missed highlights of major cities around the world.
- Let's Go - Site of the publisher of another one of the most popular student guidebooks on the market today, with links on where to buy.
- Lonely Planet's Guidebooks - Site of the publisher of one of the most popular student guidebooks on the market today, with links on where to buy.
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Rough Guides Guidebooks - A travel site covering topics from world music to e-books.
- Cheaptickets.com - Online Airfare Provider.
- DiscountAirfares.com - Online Airfare Provider.
- Expedia - Online Airfare Provider.
- Lowestfare.com - Online Airfare Provider.
- Priceline.com - Online Airfare Provider, purchase by ticket bidding only.
- STA Travel - A student travel agency offering discounted air and rail fares, as well as the International Student Identity Card (ISIC).
- Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Information on international security, global issues, travel advice, and country-specific information useful for all travelers, not just Australians.
- Hints for Australian (and other) Travellers - Helpful hints and checklists that tell you how to prepare ahead of time for any upcoming travel abroad.
- Travel Information - Articles about countries and regions considered to pose a “threat” to tourists, or ones for which advisories have been issued.
- Traveling Well: Tips for Staying Healthy - A list of suggestions and advice for how to stay well while abroad.
- Canada: Consular Affairs - Travel Information and advisory reports for countries on all seven continents—useful for all travelers, not just Canadians.
- Bon Voyage, But… - Things to think about before you go abroad.
- New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country: Travel Reports - An accessment of threats to personal safety resulting from “political unrest, lawlessness, violence, natural disasters, epidemics or anti-Western demonstrations.”
- STA Travel Rail Safety Tips- This site provides students with tips regarding any train travel while abroad.
- Consular Information Sheets - Travel warnings, consular information sheets and public announcements.
- Crisis Awareness and Preparedness - Tips on how to keep informed during a crisis, including information on disaster victims and disaster relief.
- Services and Information for Americans Abroad - Help and emergency services for American citizens abroad.
- Tips for Students - Information for students and student advisors on what to research before going abroad.
- U.S. Department of State: Tips for Travelers to China - Information, and things you should consider, on how to prepare for a safe trip to China.
- United Kingdom: Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Country specific travel advice, tips and answers to frequently asked questions helpful for travelers of all nationalities, not just the British.
- Before You Go - Advice on how to plan ahead in order to avoid the “It won’t happen to me” syndrome.
- Country Advice - Warnings on unnecessary travel to certain areas of the world.
- General Tips While You are There - Some guidelines on taking sensible precautions.
- Travelers Checklist - A top 10 summary of things to do before you go.
- Travelers Tips - Suggestions on what you should and shouldn’t do in each country you visit.
- Traveling Overseas - Advisories for specific countries and big, international events that are currently in the news and may be politically charged.
- World Health Organization - International Travel and Health information, including vaccination Requirements and Health Advice.
- Transportation Security Administration - Official government site providing security tips for air travelers.
- CDC Vaccination Information - From the National Center for Infectious Diseases, critical information on what vaccinations are necessary or suggested before traveling to certain countries.
- Peace Corps - Guide to Peace Corps opportunities.
- Volunteer Abroad - A country-specific guide to volunteering overseas.
- Federal Voting Program - Provides links to state voting officials, state voting requirements and forms to register absentee and request ballots.
- Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Tips for Women Travellers - Identifies certain risks and hazards for women travelers, such as traveling alone, public breastfeeding and dress codes.
- Canada: Consular Affairs - Her Own Way - Useful information regarding international religious and societal beliefs that generally can effect the female traveler more than male travelers.
- JourneyWoman.com - Travel tips geared toward women, including everything from personal travel stories to what to wear.
- Teach Abroad - Guide to international teaching positions.
- University of Michigan, International Center - Overseas work opportunities.
- Working Abroad - Resource for finding career and volunteer positions abroad.
