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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.
- 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.
- Art & Architecture of France - Features an introduction to art movements in France beginning with the pre-historic and Roman periods to modern 20th century French art and architecture. You can search by artists or period to discover more.
- Frenchculture.org: The World of French Culture in the USA - A doorway to French culture, arts, cinema and more before you even leave home! This site gives you information on the French cultural activities available in the United States.
- 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.
- The CIA World Factbook - Basic statistics and facts on the people, geography, economy, communications and government of France.
- 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 (AT&T) - This site provides dialing access numbers (country codes) for international calls to or from any country in the world.
- Goabroad.com Global Phone Cards - Tips on how to keep in touch internationally with phone cards.
- Goabroad.com 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.
- U.S. Embassy in France - 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 assistance the Embassy can provide.
- 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.
- Emergency Services to U.S. Citizens Abroad - If you should happen to become a victim of crime in France, this site can help find out what to do if your passport is lost or stolen. There are also links for more information on your rights and options in the event of incarceration overseas, locating a U.S. citizen during an emergency, when and how financial assistance applies, etc.
- 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 - What the State Department Does: Answers the question: What can the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs 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 making plans for similar emergencies abroad.
- 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.
- Oanda 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.
- Hospitals Around the World: Europe - A list of hospitals in France and throughout Europe.
- U.S. Department of State: American Citizen Services - A list of essential resources for American citizens going abroad, including a list of doctors and hospitals in France.
- Yahoo! Travel Guide: France - A description of what to expect from the health care in France, including what vaccinations to get before your arrival, general information about the health care system and doctors, and a section on pharmacies.
- 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.)
- 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 how to prepare for a crisis or keep your cool in the event of an emergency. Also, learn how to plan for different kinds of emergencies.
- 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.
- 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.
- U.S. Department of State: Financial Assistance - Instructions on bank to bank transfers, credit cards, and how to send emergency money to France.
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.
- Political Resources: France - Information on the constitution, political parties and elections in France.
- 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: Western Europe - A list by destination of epidemics, diseases, and common infections.
- 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.
- 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. 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.
- 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.
- Canada: Consular Affairs: Department of Foreign Trade and International Affairs - Travel Information and advisory reports for countries on all seven continents—useful for all travelers, not just Canadians.
- 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.
- World Health Organization - International Travel and Health information, including vaccination Requirements and Health Advice.
International Travel Safety Sites
- Canada: Consular Affairs - Information
- 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.”
- 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.
- Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets - Travel warnings, consular information sheets and public announcements.
- 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.
- Altavista Babel Fish Translation - French to English on-line translator.
- 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.
- Stanford University Overseas Resource Center - Tips on how to make your study abroad experience count practically.
- Working Abroad - Resource for finding career and volunteer positions abroad.
- 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.
- 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.
- Teach abroad - Guide to international teaching positions.
- Volunteer Abroad - A country-specific guide to volunteering overseas.
- Yahoo! Travel Guide: France - A description of what to expect from the health care in France, including what vaccinations to get before your arrival, general information about the health care system and doctors, and a section on pharmacies.
- 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.
- 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.
- ISA Butler For Students Section - Example of types of support services offered by a study abroad provider to students abroad.
- 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.
- 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: Internatoinal 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.
- 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.
- NAFSA's Section on U.S. Students Abroad (SECUSSA) - Promoting health and safety in study abroad, this group’s site offers some guidelines for responsible study abroad.
- 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.
- Peace Corps’ Approach To Safety And Security - A SAFETI newsletter article providing information about safety from the perspective of the U.S. Peace Corps.
- Personal Safety Overseas: Safety Tips for Overseas Travel, An Update - This article provides important safe travel safety tips.
- SAFETI Online Newsletter: Personal Safety Overseas - Practical listing of measures to take to help ensure a safe travel experience, includes information on highjacking and kidnapping.
- SAFETI Resources for Program Administrators: Limiting or Eliminating High-risk Activities - Links to resources covering the dangers and management of high risk activities.
- Safety Concerns - From the University of the Pacific’s Cross Cultural Training Student Guide, this site gives advice about local and national laws, tips for securing valuables, security measures to reduce risk, crime, violence and terrorism and some common sense precautions.
- Sara's Wish - This site provides helpful safety tips on things to remember when traveling abroad.
- 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.
- 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.
- Altavista Translator - A helpful site for on-the-spot translations of words, phrases and paragraphs into a long list of world languages.
- Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory - This site lists official government tourism offices, visitor bureaus and chambers of commerce worldwide.
- 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.
- Rough Guides guidebooks - A travel site covering topics from world music to e-books.
- Cheaptickets.com - Online Airfare Provider.
- DiscountAirfares.com - Online Airfare Provider.
- Eurail - Provider of discounted rail passes, covering travel in 17 different countries.
- Lowestfare.com - Online Airfare Provider.
- Microsoft: Expedia - Online Airfare Provider.
- Priceline.com - Online Airfare Provider, purchase by ticket bidding only.
- Rail Europe - European rail and rail/auto pass vendor.
- 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 travel advisories for specific countries. Helpful to all travelers, not just Australians.
- Canada: Consular Affairs: Department of Foreign Trade and International Affairs - Information on travel advisories for specific countries. Helpful to all travelers, not just Canadians.
- STA Travel Rail Safety -This site provides students with tips regarding any train travel while abroad
- 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.
- 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 Homepage - 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.
- Canadian Dept. of Foreign Trade and International Affairs: Advice for the Woman Traveler - 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 California at Irvine International Opportunities Office - Best bets for internships abroad.
- University of Michigan, International Center - Overseas work opportunities.
- Working Abroad - Resource for finding career and volunteer positions abroad.
