| A successful
study abroad experience requires careful planning. Students should
begin this planning early in the process. The following resources
may assist you in issues regarding travel, health and immigration.
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Abroad Tips for Students |
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Safe Trip Abroad |
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United States Department of State issues travel warnings, public
announcements, and consular information sheets that can help you
identify possible safety and security issues for the countries
you are considering for study abroad. |
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides health
information on specific destinations. Issues of health and
safety should always be considered when choosing a study abroad
program. |
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| OANDA,
The Currency Site is the most advanced and comprehensive provider
of currency and foreign exchange services on the Web. |
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| International
Student Identity Card is endorsed by the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and is recognized
worldwide as proof of student status. This card has you
covered from A-Z with great savings and benefits in over 100 countries
around the globe, something no other card can offer! The
card also provides free travel insurance (for trips outside the
U.S.), an emergency help line that can be used from anywhere in
the world, and a full communications system called ISIConnect
(for staying in touch with family and friends. |
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World at Your Fingertips is an online handbook designed to provide
you with essential information to help you prepare for your experience
abroad. |
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Study Abroad Handbook covers the following topics:
reasons for studying abroad, selecting the right study abroad
program for you, pre-departure information, living abroad, reentry,
and additional study abroad resources. |
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| The ISTC
Packing List is a general checklist of things to consider if you
are going to be traveling in relatively warm climates. If you
plan to work or study you will want to bring along additional
materials appropriate to your activity. Always pack with
a checklist! |
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www.globaled.us/ |
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USC Center for Global
Education promotes international education to foster cross-cultural
awareness, cooperation and understanding. |
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www.worldstudy.gov |
| Worldstudy.gov
helps undergraduate explore international study by presenting
stories of successful students who have taken advantage of learning
opportunities around the world. The site spotlights the National
Security Education Program, a government program that provides
money for U.S. students to add an international component to their
education. |
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www.abroadviewmagazine.com |
| Abroad View strives
to offer in-depth content that focuses on international issues,
personal travel experiences, and the global education we actually
receive when we uproot from our comfortable lives for study, travel
or work in new environments. |
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www.transitionsabroad.com |
| Transitions
Abroad provides practical information on educational
travel abroad for learning travelers of all ages and interests. |
