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Financial Considerations

• See the Getting Ready section for information on Financial aid and scholarships
  
  

A-Z Index

The following topical index is based upon one developed by the  Center for Global Education, SAFETI Clearinghouse, Loyola Marymount University with additions by Southern Illinois University Carbondale. This information is provided for your convenience only and neither SIUC nor the SAFETI Clearinghouse can guarantee the accuracy of the information listed. You may use the links below to jump to a section, but we suggest that you browse through the resources first.

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Absentee Voting

• See "Voting Assistance"

Air Travel

• Customs Information - Official government web site for U.S. Customs information, including links for air travelers.
• U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Safety Tips for Air Travelers - Official government site providing security tips for air travelers.
• Discount Airfares in Europe - http://www.discountairfares.com/lcosteur.htm
• AirlineTollFree.info - Telephone numbers of rairlines around the world.
• Airtimetable.com - Information on a viarity of airline information including air passes.
• Whichbudget.com -  Guide to low cost carriers. Make sure that you carefully check on baggage and other charges. These can be very high although the base fare is low.
• www.flightstats.com - Tracl conditions and delays at a number of airports worldwide.

Airports

• HotelsTravel.com - Provides links to major international airports worldwide.
• Sleepinginairports.net - What to do when those connections do not work out.

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.

Arrest

• U.S. State Department: Arrest - A description of assistance provided by the Department of State to Americans arrested abroad.

ATMs Top

• 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.

Birth Certificate Information Top

• See also "Passports"
• 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 web site that lists vital statistics offices by state, where the public can apply to receive information on births, deaths, marriages and divorces.

CDC (see also Health) Top

• 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.

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.
• TimeAndDate.com - Provides all time zones and running, up-to-date clocks for all capital cities.
• United States Post Office - Information on services provided by the U.S. Postal Service and tips on mail security.

Country Research

• CIA World Factbook - Find detailed information about all the world's countries here.
• Explore Japan - Japan National Tourist Organization
• The Australian Education Office (AEO)
• UK Student Life

Consulates and Embassies

• 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.
• Embassy.org - This site lists foreign embassies in Washington DC. From there, you can usually go to the Consular or Visa section to get the contact information for consulates in Chicago and other cities.
• U.S. State Department
• 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.

Crime

• Top Ten Ways to Not Become a Victim of Crime - This SAFETI Newsletter article provides students with tips on avoiding crime around the world.

Crisis Top

• 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 - 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 occurring in the United States, the guidance about preparedness may be useful to Americans making plans for similar emergencies abroad.

Cross-Cultural Preparation

• University of the Pacific: What's Up With Culture - A web site that takes you through each step in preparing yourself for the experience of cultural immersion in a foreign country.

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.
• Glimpse: Culture Shock - Glimpse Magazine offers stories of culture shock experiences written by students and others who were abroad in a variety of countries.
• Glimpse: Culture Shock-Friendship and Love - Stories of culture shock experiences pertaining to friendship and love.
• Glimpse: Study Abroad - Culture shock articles specifically involving study abroad students.

Culture: Etiquette

• Politeness and Etiquette around the world - From the Canadian government's Agri-Food trade service, the International Business Etiquette Internet Sourcebook provides information about etiquette around the world and is useful not only for businesspeople but also for anyone traveling to different countries.

Currency

• OANDA Currency Converter - Tells what the current exchange rates are for nearly every nation’s currency. Whendoing conversions, we recommend that you use the "cash rate" option.
• GOCURRENCY Currency Converter - Another great site for telling what the current exchange rates are for nearly every nation’s currency.

Customs Top

• U.S. Customs - Information all travelers should know before they enter or leave the U.S.

Cybercafes

• 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.

Disabilities Top

• 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.
• Disability travel and recreation resources -Comprehensive site for travelers with a 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.
• Access Abroad - University of Michigan
• University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center ~ Access Abroad - Excellent Site with Many Resources for Administrators and Students, http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/access/index.html
• Study and Work Abroad for People with Disabilities - A website which lists the programs available in a multitude of countries worldwide including information about local conditions as well as the
  organizations which are looking for new contacts. http://www.independentliving.org/studyworkabroad/
• Disability Travel Resource - Articles and other resources from Transitions Abroad magazine relating to disability access issues. http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/travel/disability/index.shtml
• Higher Education Accessibility Guide - A guide to the accessibility services which are
  available in Higher Education Institutions across Europe. http://www.european-agency.org/heag/
  

Discrimination

• 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.

Disease (see also Health) Top

• 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.

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.

Embassies and Consulates Top

• 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.

Entry Requirements

• U.S. State Department: Bureau of Consular Affairs: Foreign Entry Requirements - This site contains brief descriptions of entry requirements for several countries.

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 Top

• U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Safety Tips for Air Travelers - Official government site providing security tips for air travelers.

Financial Issues

• 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.
  

Financial Aid

• 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.
• See the Getting Ready section for information on Financial aid and scholarships

Finding a Program

• Who Runs Your Program? -A resource of The Center for Global Education. 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.
• see "Programs"

Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Travelers Top

• Lesbigay (SIG) - NAFSA's Association of International Educators, Lesbigay Special Interest Group's site dedicated to lesbians, bisexuals, and gay students traveling abroad.

Guidebooks

• see "Travel Guidebooks"

Guidelines

• 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.

Harassment Top

• see "Sexual Harassment and Assault"

Health

• http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/ - A user-friendly source of country-specific health recommendations.
• SIUC Student Health Center Travel Medicine - This is the regional travel medicine center for southern Illinois and it is available to both students and community members.
• 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 (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 contains 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.
• IAMAT - The International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers is a non-profit organization established to advise travelers about health risks, the geographical distribution of diseases worldwide, immunization requirements for all countries, and to make competent medical care available to travelers by western-trained doctors who speak English besides their mother tongue.
• World Health Organization - Information on travel health issues
• see also "Disease," "Mental Health,"  "STDs," "Immunizations," "Medical," "Prescriptions," "Stress," and "Vaccinations"

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"

 

• Directory of International Universities - Yahoo!
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• The Institute of International Education
  

Insurance Top

We cannot recommend any specific policies. These sites compares a number of options, but there are others available.

• StudyAbroad.com Handbook: Insurance - Brief three point guideline for obtaining appropriate health insurance.
• TripInsuranceStore.com
• www.insuremytrip.com
• www.1TravelInsurance.com
  

Intern Abroad (see also Work and Volunteer abroad)

• Intern Abroad - Country and career specific guide to finding internships overseas.
• IIE Internship Center - http://www.iiepassport.org/internships/

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 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.

International Travel Safety Sites

• Canada: Consular Affairs: Department of Foreign Trade and International Affairs
• 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.”
• U.S. State Department
• 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.

Internet

• 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.

Immunizations

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

Language Learning and Information Top

• BBC Languages Web Site: British Broadcasting Network's language learning site
• Language and Liability: The Linguistic Dimension of Health and Safety Abroad - SAFETI On-line Newsletter article by Rodney Sangste, 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.
• iLove Languages - A Catalog of language-related 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 DictionaryDictionary, thesaurus, and simple word translator.
• The Ultimate Dictionary Center
• Language Specific Sites
• African Languages
• Nigerian Languages
• Kiswahili Slang Dictionary
• African Writing Systems
• Arabic Language
• Arabic Online
• Al Ahram
• Al Watan
• Arabic Alphabet
• Chinese Language
• Chinese Grammar and Instruction
• Finish Language
• Reasons for Learning Finish
• 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
• Reasons for Learning German
• More Reasons for Learning German
• Focus Deutsch
• Little Explorers English-German Picture Dictionary
• Greek Language
• Learning Greek
• Eleftherotypia
• Greek Alphabet
• Hebrew Language  Top
• 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
• 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
• Alternative Dictionaries
• Lingup
• Mylanguageexchange.com
• Languagegames.org
• Tongue Twisters from Around the World

Legal Assistance

• U.S. State Department: Arrest, U.S. Department of State Office of the Legal Adviser - Furnishes advice on all legal issues, domestic and international.

Mail Top

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

Making Your Experience Count

• IES – Institute for the International Education of Students - Site helps you search for internships abroad.
• 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.

Medical

• StudyAbroad.com Handbook: Medical Care - Summary information on obtaining medical care abroad.
• U.S. State Department: Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad - Offers information on what consulates or embassies can do if an American citizen becomes seriously ill or injured.

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

• Underrepresentation in Study Abroad - From the Forum on Underrepresentation in Education Abroad, this site gives minority students' perspectives on their experiences abroad. see "Underrepresented Students"

Money and Banking

• American Express Travelers' Cheques - Buy Travelers Checks online and learn more about other travel cash solutions.
• 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 Top

• 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
• Diario Do Grande ABC
• Pravda (Russia)
• ABC (Spain)
• Reforma (Spain)
• Onlinenewspapers.com

Nonverbal Communication

• Aspects of Nonverbal Communication - Article on nonverbal communication involving Multiple Countries
• Keep your hands to yourself - Fun and informative quiz involving nonverbal communication in multiple countries.
• Body Gestures: the good, the bad, and the ugly - Informative article discussing body language and gestures.
• South American Gestures - Article on nonverbal communication in South America in general
• Asian Gestures - Overview of general nonverbal communication and gestures of Asia

Orientation Resources Top

• www.studentsabroad.com - On-line study abroad handbook orientation with general planning information and-country specific links
• www.pacific.edu/sis/culture/  - The "What's Up With Culture?" web site focuses on intercultural communication and is one of the most important resources for those studying abroad
  

Participants in SIUC semester and year programs are required to complete both of these sites.

Parents Top

• Advice for Parents: Frequently Asked Questions - SAFETI Newsletter article by William Hoffa, which helps parents participate in their student’s study abroad experience.

Passports

• See also "Birth Certificate Information"
• 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.
• www.arushpassport.com - Company which provides rush service for obtaining passports and visas as well as other services.

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.
• 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.

Programs

• 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.
• National Consortium for Study in Africa (NCSA) - a comprehensive listing of available programs for study abroad in Africa.
• Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Re-entry Top

• See "Culture Shock"

Resources for Culture

• Culture Grams
• The American Expatriate Guide to Life in London This page is designed for those people who are either planning to relocate to London or are newly "seconded" expatriates. This site is designed to help facilitate your transition into the UK.
• Tales from a Small Planet - Information about being an expatriate in many different countries - both practical and cultural information.
• Trying to Understand Brazil
• University of North Texas
• Arabic Culture
• French Culture
• German Culture
• Hebrew Culture
• Italian Culture
• Japanese 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

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 road-related injuries by country.
• U.S. State Department: Road Safety Overseas - This site contains reports on international road safety and international driving.
• United Nations Road Accident Statistics - Provides road accident statistics by country for persons killed or injured.

SAFETI Clearinghouse Top

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

Safety

• 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.
• STA Travel Rail Safety Tips - This site provides students with tips regarding any train travel while in the U.S.
• U.S. State Department Travel Registration - The State Department and SIUC recommend that you register your contact information with the nearest U.S. consulate when overseas for an extended stay. This can now be done on-line.

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.
• 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.
• see "Financial Aid"

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 Top

• STDs - Official government web site 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 resources 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

• 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.

Study Abroad Programs

• 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.

Subways

• Subway Navigator - A virtual tour of subway routes for all major cities throughout the world.

Telephone numbers Top

• 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

• 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.

Time Zones

• TimeAndDate.com - Provides all time zones and running, up-to-date clocks for all capital cities.
• www.earthcalendar.net/index.php - This site list holidays all over the world.This is a valuable tool for planning travel as holidays can affect whether tourist sites, banks and other services are open.

Translations

• Altavista Translator - A helpful site for on-the-spot translations of words, phrases and paragraphs into a long list of world languages.
• Travlang - A site dedicated to quick translations of words and phrases commonly used by travelers.

Travel

• Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory - This site lists official government tourism offices, visitor bureaus and chambers of commerce worldwide.
• GoAbroad.com - Embassy Search: Database full of contact information for embassies worldwide, including US Embassies in all countries, as well as foreign embassies in the US.
• US Department of State -Everything you need regarding traveling abroad
• Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory -This site lists official government tourism offices, visitor bureaus and chambers of commerce worldwide.

Travel Documents

• Travel Document Systems - More detailed information about entry requirements.

Travel Gear

• Walkabout Travel Gear (tm) -- AAA Source of Travel Gear -- Online Catalog and Information Source. Travel gear catalog budget student adventure international overseas global supplies worldwide vacation accessories trekking backpacking touring tour holiday

Travel Guides Top

• 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.
• Ricksteves.com - Home of the Europe through the Back Door guidebooks plus other books and special luggage.

Travel Providers

• 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.
• Travelocity Home Page - Information and booking source
• RickSteves.com - Provides an excellent overview of European rail passes and helps you to decide which is best for your plans. Offers a how-to DVD and guidebook with each rail pass purchase.

Travel Warnings

• 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.
• 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.

TSA

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

Underrepresented Students Top

• Resources to Support Underrepresented Students - The Center for Global Education's links to organizations, resources, and scholarships that support academic advancement for underrepresented groups.
• see "Minority Students"
  

Vaccinations Top

• CDC Vaccination Information - From the National Center for Infectious Diseases, critical information on what vaccinations are necessary or suggested before traveling to certain countries.

Volunteer Abroad

• International Volunteer Programs Association - IVPA sets quality standards for volunteer progams and this site is a resource for programs that meet those standards and opportunities abroad. www.volunteerinternational.org
• Peace Corps Homepage - Guide to Peace Corps opportunities
• Global Volunteer Network - Volunteer opportunities in community projects throughout the world
• Volunteer Abroad - A country-specific guide to volunteering overseas

Voting Assistance Top

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

Women Travelers Top

• Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Tips for Women Travelers - Identifies certain risks and hazards for women travelers, such as traveling alone, public breastfeeding and dress codes.
• JourneyWoman.com - Travel tips geared toward women, including everything from personal travel stories to what to wear.

Work Abroad

• University of Michigan, International Center, Overseas Work Opportunities
• Work/Intern/Volunteer Abroad Database - Service offered by the University of Minnesota
• Transitions Abroad - This magazine features articles on working abroad in each issue as well as a special annual issue and its web site. The magazine is available at the Study Abroad Programs resource collection.
• JobsAbroad.com - a search site offered by GoAbroad.com
• Working Abroad - Resource for finding volunteer positions abroad.

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