Study Abroad Handbook Resources

Absentee Voting

• See "Voting Assistance"

Air Travel

• Cheaptickets.com A vendor of discounted leisure travel products, offering consumers affordable onestop 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.

Airports

• HotelsTravel.com Provides links to major international airports worldwide.

Alcohol and Drugs

• 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.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 9, Task 8 "Alcohol Issues Abroad" to hear students' give advice about what to expect and how to stay safe if you plan on drinking while studying abroad.

Arrest

• U.S. State Department: Arrest A description of assistance provided by the Department of State to Americans arrested abroad. GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 9, Task 6 – "Avoiding Legal Trouble Abroad" to learn how to research legal issues in a different country and how U.S. laws do not apply overseas.

Arts and Culture

• All About German Culture Find a number of articles and links to all aspects of life and culture in Germany.
• German Culture Architecture, music, films, and museums of Germany.
• National Museum of German Art and Culture Largest museum of the art and culture of the German-speaking world.

ATMs

• See "Money and Banking"
• 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.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 2, Task 6, Action 1 "Manage Your Money While Abroad" to learn about using ATM cards in your host country.

Background Information

• Embassy of Germany in Washington, D.C. The official site for Germany’s ambassadorial mission to the United States.
• Onlinenewspapers.com A comprehensive list (with links) to most newspapers printed in Germany.
• The World Factbook Basic statistics and facts on the people, geography, economy, communications and government of Germany.
• U.S. Department of State: Consular Information Sheet Travel warnings, consular information sheets and public announcements.

Birth Certificate Information

• FAQs: No record of birth What to do in the event you do not have record of your birth for proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Passport Services and Information Detailed list on the documents and procedures necessary to establish time and location of birth in the case that no birth certificate exists.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 2, Task 5, Action 1 "Read Information about Your Passport, Visa, and Travel Tickets."
• AllAbroad.us Acquiring a Passport: How far in advance should students get a passport?
• 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. CDC
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Traveler's Health From the National Center for Infectious Diseases, this site contains a section called Travelers' Health which has information on diseases that can affect travelers.

Communication

• 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.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 2, Task 7 "Communication While Abroad" to learn how to stay in touch with those back home.

Consulate and Embassies

• U.S. Embassy in Germany

Crime

• Top Ten Ways to Not Become a Victim of Crime This SAFETI Newsletter article provides students with tips on avoiding crime.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 9, Task 5 "Avoid Crime Abroad"
• AllAbroad. us – Safety: Find mentor answers about safety in other countries.
• U.S. Department of State: Consular Information Sheet Travel warnings, consular information sheets and public announcements.
• U.S. Embassy in Germany: American Citizen Services If you should happen to become a victim of crime in Germany, this site can get you in touch with consular officers at the embassy who can help you find the resources you need. Also contains information on what to do in an emergency.

Crisis

• 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 Management Handbook
  • Crisis Management Workbook
  • Personal Safety and Awareness Booklet
  • Risk Management Workbook
• U.S. State Department
  • Crisis Abroad A summary of what the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs can and cannot 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 traveling abroad.
  • GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 9, Task 9 "Be Prepared for Emergencies" to learn about being prepared for a crisis in a foreign country.

Cross–Cultural Preparation

• 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.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 2 "Cultural Adjustment and Tools" to help you prepare for culture shock and how to deal with cultural differences.
• AllAbroad.us – Adjustment: Find mentor answers about adjusting to the new environment.

Culture Shock

• 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.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 3, Task 3 "Culture Shock" for videos, tips, and quizzes about dealing with culture shock abroad.
• AllAbroad.us – Readjusting to Home: Mentors address the most important issues students have when returning home after study abroad.

Culture

• Tales from a Small Planet Information about being an expatriate in many different countries both practical and cultural information.
• University of North Texas
  • Arabic Culture
  • Chinese Culture
  • French Culture
  • German Culture
  • Hebrew Culture
  • Italian Culture
  • Japanese Culture
  • Latin Culture
  • Russian Culture
  • Spanish Culture
• University of Northern Iowa
  • Chinese Culture Links
  • French Culture Links
  • German Culture Links
  • Italian Culture Links
  • Japanese Culture Links
  • Russian Culture Links
  • Spanish and Latin American Culture Links

Culture Etiquette

• Politeness and Etiquette around the world From eDiplomat, provides information about etiquette around the world and is useful not only for businesspeople and diplomats but also for anyone traveling to different countries.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 4, Task 4 "Politeness and Etiquette" to learn how these practices differ in other countries.

Currency

• Currency Converter Tells what the current exchange rates are for nearly every nation's currency.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 2, Task 6, Action 3 "Research Currency Issues in Your Host Country"

Customs

• U.S. Customs Information all travelers should know before they enter or leave the U.S.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 2, Task 5 "Required Documents" to learn about what you need to enter another country.

Disabilities

• The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange: Opening Doors to International Opportunities SAFETI Online Newsletter article by Pamela Houston, Former Project Assistant to the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange.
• Disability travel and recreation resources Comprehensive site for travelers with a sizeable list of links.
• Mobility International Site of the National Clearinghouse on disability and exchange; opportunities for international exchange as well as information useful to travelers.
• CDC Information for Travelers with Disabilities Ways for students with special needs to have as much access as possible while abroad.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 1, Task 4, Action 3 "How to Deal with Special Challenges Overseas" for information for people with disabilities who'd like to study or work abroad.
• AllAbroad.us General Scholarships: Scholarships that can be used toward study abroad for students with disabilities.
• AllAbroad.us Diversity Resources: Resources and information for students with disabilities.

Discrimination

• Voicing Concern About Discrimination Abroad SAFETI Online Newsletter article by Christa Sanders, CoFounder of Voices of Change, gives a countryspecific example of discrimination encountered abroad.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 4, Task 5 "Discrimination Overseas" to learn about coping with stereotypes, discrimination, and the challenges of diversity overseas.
• AllAbroad.us Group Specific Information: Find information about discrimination abroad for African Americans, Hispanic/Latin@ Americans, Asian/Pacific Islander Americans, and Native American students.
• AllAbroad.us Racism and Gender: Mentors answer questions about discrimination students may face abroad and how to cope with these issues.

Disease

• Diseases, Food and Water Borne This SAFETI Adaptation of a Peace Corps Predeparture 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.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 9, Task 2 "Your Plan to Stay Healthy Abroad"

Doctors and Hospitals

• U.S. Embassy in Germany: Medical Information A list of medical facilities, doctors and hospitals.
• Worldwide Hospital Search A list of hospitals available in Germany and other countries to which you may travel.

Drugs

• 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.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 9, Task 7 "Drug Issues Abroad" about researching drug issues in the country and to take into consideration your own prescription medications.

Embassies and Consulates

• see "Consulates and Embassies"

Emergency

• See "Crisis"

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 the State Department's recommendations on how to keep yourself safe during the event of an emergency or crisis.

Entry Requirements

• U.S. State Department: Bureau of Consular Affairs: Foreign Entry Requirements This site contains brief descriptions of entry requirements for several countries.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 2, Task 5, Action 2 "Research Your Host Country's Documentation Requirements."

Environmental Health

• CDC Environmental Health This site gives advice on how to deal with environmental hazards ranging from hurricanes to air pollution.

Evaluation

• see "Program Evaluation"

FAA

• See "Air Travel"

Financial Aid

• See also "Scholarships"
• The Financial Aid Page links to scholarship searches and comprehensive listing of financial aid information.
• The Student Guide Department of Education publishes a guide each year on the eligibility requirements on various federal aid programs.
• Fast Web This service provides a free customized list of financial aid sources including private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans.
• StudyAbroad.com Directory of various financial aid programs and websites for study abroad.
• Study Abroad Student Guide Information about financial aid programs for students studying abroad.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 1, Task 5 "Funding Your Study Abroad Program" for useful information about saving and how to research financial aid.
• AllAbroad.us – Study Abroad Scholarships: Scholarships, grants, and fellowships for general study abroad, diverse students, and for non–traditional countries.
• AllAbroad.us – How to Pay: Mentors answer questions about how to pay for a study abroad experience.

Financial Issues

• Study Abroad Parent Guide Financial Information Financial information geared towards parents, but useful for students as well.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 2, Task 6 "Money Management" about how to save and spend money while overseas.
• AllAbroad.us – Budgeting: Mentors address how to create and follow a budget as well as giving tips for budgeting overseas.

Finding a Program

• See also "Programs"
• Who Runs Your Program? A resource of StudentsAbroad.com. Provides an explanation of program structures and ownership. This should be the first step in choosing a study abroad program.
• Worldwide Colleges and Universities A resource of The Center for Global Education. The site provides web links to colleges and universities around the world.
• Programs Abroad A resource of The Center for Global Education. The site provides an extensive listing with links to programs abroad, including internship, research, service learning and volunteer, study and work abroad programs.
• Finding a Quality Program A resource of The Center for Global Education. The site provides a tool to search for a study abroad program by country and by major.
• Sarah's Wish This site provides helpful safety tips on things to remember when looking for a study abroad program provider.
• International Education of Students Homepage for the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) which provides guidelines for evaluating study abroad programs.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 2, Task 1 " Find the Right Program" to find a quality program and see what options you have.
• AllAbroad.us – Deciding on a Program: Mentors address the most important issues around deciding on a program.

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.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 1, Task 4, Action 3 "How to Deal with Special Challenges Overseas" about issues regarding sexual orientation abroad.

Government and Politics

• The World Factbook Basic statistics and facts on the people, geography, economy, communications and government of Germany.
• German Missions in the United States The official site for Germany’s ambassadorial mission to the United States.

Guidebooks

• see "Travel Guides"

Guidelines

• Inter–Organizational Task Force: Guidelines for Responsible Study Abroad – Good Practices for Health and Safety A task force of study abroad administrators developed a set of guidelines, which include fourteen points of responsibilities for program administrators. Harassment
• see "Sexual Harassment and Assault"

Health

• 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 A list by destination of the epidemics, diseases, and common infections.
• U.S. Centers for Disease control and Prevention Information SAFETI Online Newsletter article offering travel health resources for students studying abroad.
• Predeparture Health Training Handbook Introduction to safety concerns to think about before departing.
• Travel Clinic Information on travel related health matters.
• see also "Stress"
• 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.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 9, Task 1 "Best Practices for Health and Safety" about staying healthy while abroad.
• AllAbroad.us – Health: Mentors address any health concerns that students may have while overseas.

Help

• U.S. State Department: Services and Information for Americans Abroad Help and support for American Citizens abroad.

Homosexual Travelers

• see "Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Travelers"

Immunizations

• StudyAbroad.com Handbook: Immunizations Brief notes on the need for immunizations prior to traveling.

Insurance

• StudyAbroad.com Handbook: Insurance Brief three point guideline for obtaining appropriate health insurance.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 9, Task 2, Action 3 "Get Insurance" to learn about why you need travel insurance when studying abroad.
• AllAbroad.us – Insurance: Mentors answer the question about seeking additional health insurance when abroad.

Intern Abroad

• See also "Work Abroad"
• Intern Abroad Country and career specific guide to finding internships overseas.

International Organizations

• World Health Organization International Travel and Health information, including vaccination Requirements and Health Advice.
• United Nations Official site of the United Nations.
• UNESCO Official site of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
• The World Bank Official site of the World Bank. Learn about its mission and activities.
• 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 German.
• 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.
  • Bon Voyage, But... Things to think about before you go abroad.
• New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country: Travel Reports An assessment of threats to personal safety resulting from "political unrest, lawlessness, violence, natural disasters, epidemics or anti–Western demonstrations."
• 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.

Language Learning and Information

• 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.
• iLove Languages A Catalog of languagerelated internet resources.
• The Translator's Home Companion Information about resources available on the Internet and elsewhere for translators, interpreters, and all those interested in the arts and crafts of foreign languages.
• Your Dictionary Dictionary, thesaurus, and simple word translator.
• Language Specific Sites
  • African Languages
    • Nigerian Languages
    • Kiswahili Slang Dictionary
  • Arabic Language
    • Arabic Online
    • Al Ahram
    • Arabic Alphabet
  • Chinese Language
    • Chinese Grammar and Instruction
  • Finnish Language
    • Reasons for Learning Finnish
  • French Language
    • French Online
    • French Grammar and Instruction
    • Francite
    • French in Action
    • Little Explorers French–English Picture Dictionary
  • German Language
    • German Online
    • German Grammar and Instruction
    • More Reasons for Learning German
    • Little Explorers English–German Picture Dictionary
  • Greek Language
    • Learning Greek
    • Eleftherotypia
  • Hebrew Language
    • Hebrew Online
    • Hebrew Alphabet
  • Italian Language
    • Italian Online
    • Italian Grammar and Instruction
  • Japanese Language
    • Japanese Online
    • Japanese Grammar and Instruction
    • Japanese Slang Dictionary
    • Japanese Alphabet
    • Online Japanese Dictionary
  • Portuguese Language
    • Little Explorers Portuguese–English Picture Dictionary
  • Russian Language
    • Russian Online
    • Russian Grammar and Instruction
  • Spanish Language
    • Spanish Online
    • Spanish Grammar and Instruction
    • Spanish Slang Dictionary
    • Spanish Language Games
    • Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish
    • Little Explorers Spanish–English Picture Dictionary
  • Various Languages
    • Ethnologue: Languages of the World
    • Free Online Language Courses
    • Online Dictionaries and Translators
    • Mylanguageexchange.com
    • Languagegames.org
    • Tongue Twisters from Around the World
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 5 "Language Learning – General Strategies" and Module 6 – "Language Learning – Specific Skills" to learn tips about learning a language and how to go about practices a foreign language.
• AllAbroad.us Host Country Language: Find out from mentors how important is it to know the host country's language prior to traveling there and how to prepare.

Legal Assistance

• U.S. State Department: Arrest Furnishes advice on all legal issues, domestic and international.
• U.S. State Department: Judicial Advice and Assistance Helps American abroad who are in need of judicial assistance or advice on procedure.

Mail

• United States Post Office Information on services provided by the U.S. Postal Service and tips on mail security.

Making Your Experience Count

• 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.
• 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.

Medical

• World Health Organization (WHO) - Germany

Mental Health

• see also "Stress"
• 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.

Metro

• see "Subway"

Minority Students

• See also "Underrepresented Students"
• Underrepresented Populations in Education Abroad Directory of resources for information regarding underrepresented populations going abroad from the U.S.
• AllAbroad.us A resource designed for students of diverse backgrounds, their parents, and administrators.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 1, Task 4 " Diversity in Study Abroad" to learn about how all students can study abroad and what to expect.

Money and Banking

• American Express Travelers' Cheques Buy Travelers Checks online and learn more about other travel cash solutions.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 2, Task 6 "Money Management"
• AllAbroad.us Budgeting: Mentors give advice about traveling and budgeting.
• Costs: from the Study Abroad Handbook by Bill Hoffa Informative handbook, covering financial aid, budgets, currency exchange, credit cards, etc.
• Mastercard ATM locator Buy Travelers Checks online and learn more about other travel cash solutions.
• Oanda.com Currency Converter.
• The Full Universal Currency Converter Converts currencies from a variety of different countries at the current exchange rate.
• Visa ATM locator Another ATM Locator for finding machines in the Visa, Visa Electron, and Plus Networks worldwide.

Newspapers Around the World

• Onlinenewspapers.com
  • People's Daily (China)
  • Le Monde (France)
  • La Presse (France)
  • Rhein Zeitung (Germany)
  • Der Spiegel (Germany)
  • Ha'aretz (Israel)
  • Achla (Israel)
  • La Repubblica(Italy)
  • Yomiuri Shinbun (Japan)
  • Mainichi Shinbun (Japan)
  • Journal de Noticias (Portugal)
  • Diario Do Grande ABC (Brazil)
  • Pravda (Russia)
  • ABC (Spain)
  • Reforma (Spain)

Nonverbal Communication

• Aspects of Nonverbal Communication Article on nonverbal communication involving multiple csountries
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 4, Task 3 "Nonverbal Communication Abroad"
• Keep your hands to yourself Fun and informative quiz involving nonverbal communication in multiple countries.
• Asian Gestures Overview of general nonverbal communication and gestures of Asia

Parents

• Advice for Parents: Frequently Asked Questions SAFETI Newsletter article by William Hoffa, which helps parents participate in their student's study abroad experience.
• View the Parents' Role on GlobalScholar.us about how to take an active role in their child's study abroad experience by helping them plan and supporting them along the process.
• AllAbroad.us – Parents' Information: Parents can find answers to common questions about study abroad for their child answered by experienced mentors, including study abroad administrators, counselors, former study abroad students, and parents.

Passports

• FAQs: No record of birth What to do in the event you do not have record of your birth for proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Passport Services and Information Extensive information on passports, passport services, restrictions, fees, where to apply for a passport, etc.

Prescriptions

• StudyAbroad.com Handbook: Prescriptions Summary recommendations for dealing with prescription medications abroad.

Program Evaluation

• 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.

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.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 2, Task 3 "Study Abroad Search List" about where to find your study abroad program and decide on your criteria for a program.
• AllAbroad.us – Deciding on a Program: Mentors address the most important issues around deciding on a program.

Re–entry

• See "Culture Shock"

Road Travel Safety

• 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 roadrelated injuries by country.
• U.S. State Department: Road Safety Overseas This site contains reports on international road safety and international driving.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 9, Task 4 "Learn about Road Safety" about resources for road safety and what transportation to avoid.

SAFETI Clearinghouse

• About SAFETI Safety Abroad First Educational Travel Information and contact informaton.

Safety

• Inter–Organizational Task Force: Guidelines for Responsible Study Abroad – Good Practices for Health and Safety 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.
• 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.
• U.S. Department of State: Studying Abroad Advice to students on how to prepare for a safe experience abroad, and descriptions of services the U.S. Department of State can provide.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 9 "Health & Safety Abroad" for practical information about all ways to stay healthy and safe abroad and what you can do to prepare yourself.
• AllAbroad.us– Safety Issues: Mentors address safety overseas in general and concerns about safety in particular. Scholarships
• 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."
• AllAbroad.us – Study Abroad Scholarships: Scholarships, grants, and fellowships for general study abroad, diverse students, and for non–traditional countries.
• AllAbroad.us – Scholarship Questions: Mentors answer questions students may have about scholarship concerns. Sexual Harassment and Assault
• 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.

Sexual Harassment and Assault

• 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

• STDs Official government website of the Center for Disease Control, contains links to information on AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Stress

• see also "Mental Health"
• 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.

Students With Disabilities

• CDC Information for Travelers with Disabilities Ways for students with special needs to have as much access as possible while abroad.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 1, Task 4, Action 3 "How to Deal with Special Challenges Overseas" for information for people with disabilities who'd like to study or work abroad.
• AllAbroad.us – General Scholarships: Scholarships that can be used toward study abroad for students with disabilities.
• AllAbroad.us – Diversity Resources: Resources and information for students with disabilities.

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.

Subways

• Subway Maps A map of subway routes for all major cities throughout the world.
• AllAbroad.us – Transportation Abroad: Mentors advise on common types of transportation abroad.

Terrorism

• U.S. Department of State: Worldwide Caution Updated information about continuing threat of terrorist actions
• Understanding Terrorism's Impact on Study–Abroad Programs A SAFETI Newsletter article that helps put terrorism's impact on study abroad into perspective.

Time Zones

• TimeAndDate.com Provides all time zones and running, up–to–date clocks for all capital cities.

Translations

• Online Translation Translates English to German and vice–versa.
• Translates 100+ languages along with voice to text capabilities

Travel

• Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory This site lists official government tourism offices, visitor bureaus and chambers of commerce worldwide.

Travel Advisories

• Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & 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 the British.

Travel Documents

• Travel Document Systems More detailed information about entry requirements.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 2, Task 5, Action 2 "Research Your Host Country's Documentation Requirements."
• AllAbroad.us – Travel Documents: Mentors answer questions about travel documents needed before going abroad.

Travel Guides

• Frommers Budget Travel Online Publishes a variety of travel books and magazines.
• AllAbroad.us – Top 10 Reasons to Study Abroad
• 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.

Travel Providers

• 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).
• StudentUniverse.com For discounted flights, hotels & tours for students

Travel Safety Tips and Advice

• 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.
• U.S. State Department
  • American Citizens Services: Who We Are Help and emergency services for American citizens abroad.
  • Crisis Awareness and Preparedness Tips on how to keep informed during a crisis, including information on disaster victims and disaster relief.
  • U.S. Department of State: Consular Information Sheet Travel warnings, consular information sheets and public announcements.
  • U.S. Department of State: Studying Abroad Information for students and student advisors on what to research before going abroad.
• 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.
  • 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.

TSA

• Transportation Security Administration Official government site providing security tips for air travelers.

Vaccinations

• CDC Vaccination Information From the National Center for Infectious Diseases, critical information on what vaccinations are necessary or suggested before traveling to certain countries.
• AllAbroad.us Vaccinations: Mentors answer the question about getting vaccination before traveling abroad.

Volunteer Abroad

• Peace Corps Guide to Peace Corps opportunities.
• Volunteer Abroad A country–specific guide to volunteering overseas.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 3, Module 2, Task 2 " Work Volunteer, or Intern Abroad" to learn how to continue your international experiences in a work environment.

Voting Assistance

• Federal Voting Program Provides links to state voting officials, state voting requirements and forms to register absentee and request ballots.

Weather

• AccuWeather.com
• Wunderground.com: Weather Forecast & Reports
• Weather.com: Forecasts Check weather forecast
• Weather.com: Before You Go Traveling Abroad — A Checklist
• Yahoo! Weather

Women (Female) Travelers

• Tips for Women Travelers from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 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 TravelerUseful 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.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 3, Module 3, Task 5 "Gender Issues" about what you may encounter as a female abroad.
• AllAbroad.us– Women Travelers Mentors talk about traveling as a woman.

Work Abroad

• 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.
• GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 3, Module 8, Task 2 "Work Volunteer, or Intern Abroad" to learn how to continue your international experiences in a work environment.