• Airlineconsolidator.com Finds international flights from a variety of airlines.
• IACE Travel Specializes in travel from the United States to Japan
• Studentuniverse.com Find student deals for flights, hotels and anything related to taking a trip
• Travelcuts.com Specializes in cheap airfares and budget travel
• Internationalstudent.com International student travel center
• Cheaptickets.com Great deals for flights within the U.S.
• Southwest.com Specializes in flights throughout the Southwest region of the U.S.

Airports:

• Worldairportguide.com Includes information about airports all over the world, driving directions, and public transport. This cite can be viewed in English, French, Spanish, and German.
• Airports.com Information about airports in the U.S.
• Airnav.com Information about U.S. airports by state

ATMs:

• Visa.com Provides addresses and maps for over 1 million ATM machines in 160 different countries.

Buses:

• Greyhound.com This site provides bus schedules after a date and destination is inserted. Also, this site can be viewed in French, English and Spanish.
• Trainticket.net Ask about Ameripass, a 60 pass for unrestricted travel for international visitors.

Communication:

• AT&T.com This site provides dialing access numbers (country codes) for international calls to or from any country in the world.
• Callingcards.com Contains information about calling cards and rates for U.S. and international calls
• Pingo.com Phone cards for anywhere in the world

Culture: Etiquette

• Cyborlink.com Business etiquette in terms of appearance, behavior and communication. Also includes resources and questions.
• Discoverabroad.com Helpful tips about how Americans communicate.

Currency:

• International Currency Converter Gives the daily currency exchange rates for over 250 countries.
• X-rates.com Another currency converter, but also includes photos of the currency from a variety of countries.

Customs:

• Customs & Border Protection This site give procedures, forms and basic requirements for students and visitors to enter the United States.

Driving:

• USA.gov Site details the rules for a foreign visitor to drive in the United States.
• The Hague Embassy Contains information about driving in the U.S.
• National Traffic Association National Highway Safety Administration

Embassies:

• Embassyworld.com Site allows you to search by which country you are from and what country you would like to find embassies in.
• Embassy.org Lists all embassies in Washington D.C. and includes links to the embassy’s webpage.

Finding A Program:

• Studyabroad.com Provides lists and links to a variety of programs, nationwide, that are sorted by the length of the study you are interested in.
• Internationalstudent.com Site will help you find a program and has helpful tips about the entire study abroad process from pre-application to graduation.

Finding A Job:

• Jobweb.com Site explains the common difficulties in finding a job in the United States. It also details helpful tips in targeting employers.
• Internationalstudent.com Site gives tips and suggestions about how to go about finding a job in the United States and searching for one as well.
• Monster.com Site allows you to post your resume as well as look for jobs in various sections

Insurance:

• ISO.com ISO, a leading International student health insurance provider compares health plans for international students at low, monthly prices.
• International Student Organization Most health insurance plans do not include dental insurance. ISO offers both Student Dental Insurance and a Dental Discount Plan.

Internet:

• KidsZone
• WifiFreeSpot

Learning English:

• English-at-home.com
• Britishcouncil.or
• FreeTranslation.com Translate eight languages to English.

Legality Issues:

• Alcoholpolicy.gov Site includes state profiles of underage drinking laws.

Libraries:

• Publiclibraries.com Find library locations and phone numbers for any city in the United States. To be elligable to apply for a library card, be sure to bring your passport and a current address verification.

Mail:

• USPS PO Box Service If you are studying at a university, you will likely be given a campus mail box. However, if you are staying in different residences around the same location, you could get a Post Office box, where you can receive your mail.
• USPS Link to the official site of the United States Post Office. There you can find information about the zip code you live in as well as rates for international mailing.

Movie Theaters:

• Fandango.com Type in any city or zip code, and this site will find the nearest movie theaters, and will include the movies playing and showtimes.
• Movie.aol.com Moviefone has the same basic premise of fandango, but this site includes more information on the movies, and related entertainment information.

Prominent Newspapers:

• New York Times
• Washington Post
• USA Today
• LA Times
• Wall Street Journal (News from a business/financial perspective)

Renting Movies:

• Blockbuster.com Site allows you to find nearby Blockbuster locations to rent movies from. Blockbuster is one of the largest video rental stores and is available in almost every state.
• Netflix.com Site allows you to order movies in the mail without having to go to the store. All transaction is made on-line.

Subway:

• Subwaynavigator.com Only certain cities in the United States have a subway system. These cities include: Atlanta, Georgia; Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Cleveland, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan; Jacksonville, Florida; Los Angeles, California; Miami, Florida; New York, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Saint Louis, Missouri; San Francisco, California; and Washington D.C.

Taxicabs:

• 1800taxicab.com Taking a cab is one of the easiest ways to get around without a car. This site allows you to pick any city and it will provide a number for you to call and order a cab.

Travel:

• USAtourist.com Provides information by city, state, parks, attraction, and adventures. Also includes culture and events. Site can be viewed in English, Spanish, French, Dutch, and Japanese.
• USA Worldweb Find lodging, activities, sights to see, transportation, events, rentals, restaurants, and shopping based on what you would like to do and the site allows you to find any of these topics in any city in the nation.
• Lonely Planet Site details information about different, useful aspects of the United States.
• Frommers.com This popular travel guide includes a special section for international travelers which describes facts and advice on getting around the U.S, safety concerns, money, customs, and entry requirements.

Trains:

• Amtrak Fare Finder Amtrak is a train system that can be very useful when attempting to travel longer distances. This site can find a train station, find fares, and book reservations. This site can be viewed in English or Spanish.
• AMTRAK.com Make sure to use a ISIC discount if possible, and you will receive 15% off a fare.

Videos:

• Culture Shock DVD specifically for international students coming to the United States that focuses on culture shock and explains basic characteristics of American Culture.

Visa Information:

• Student Visas Thorough information about visa application, keeping your status and any other related information.
• EducationUSA
• Travel.gov General information on visas