Saturday, May. 25, 2013
Study Abroad Programs | Study Abroad Scholarships & Funding | General Resources | Language Resources | Travel Resources | Health and Safety | Statistics and Tips | Publications | Blogs | For Parents
Study Abroad Programs
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StudyAbroad.com
Summer study abroad, internship, service learning and volunteer abroad programs, intensive language programs and more -
GoAbroad.com
Search for programs, airfare, scholarships, insurance and more -
Study Abroad Links
Thousands of opportunities and resources from around the globe -
AmeriSpan
Programs in art, history, humanities, literature, business, politics, environmental studies and more. Check out the Top 15 program lists -
International Studies Abroad
Study abroad provider with 14 destination countries that encompass 31 cities -
IIEPassport
Comprehensive program list and great resources to help you find the best fit -
Global Learning Semesters
Semester and summer study abroad programs that combine accredited academic coursework with extensive co-curricular travel -
Cultural Experiences Abroad
Programs in 16 countries and 30 cities across the globe -
National Registration Center for Study Abroad
Programs in 42 countries taught in 23 languages -
InternationalStudent.com
Programs in the U.S., UK and Australia. Info. on loans, insurance and current events -
Global Student Experience
Summer, quarter, semester and year-long study abroad programs in Europe, Australia and South America
Study Abroad Scholarships & Funding
- International Education Financial Aid
Financial aid, college scholarship and grant info - AllAbroad
Links to fellowship, grant and scholarship opportunities - IIEPassport
Database of study abroad scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans - InternationalScholarships.Com
Financial aid, college scholarships and international scholarships info. - StudyAbroad.com
Study abroad financial aid and grants
General Resources
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Study Abroad.com
Student guidebook -
U.S. Embassies
Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions -
CIA World Factbook
Info. on the history, people, government, economy, geography and more for 267 world entities -
Fodor's
Travel planner - news, tips, deals and more -
U.S. Dept. of State Travel Resource
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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol
Tips, checklist, protocol -
U.S. Transportation Security Administration
What to know before you go, special needs, and lost & found contact numbers -
Top 10 Destinations for U.S. Students Studying Abroad
Language Resources
- Transitions Abroad
Links to online tutorials, Web sites and international radio stations - Word2Word
Free online language courses - Goethe Tests
Test your vocabulary and language with these free online tests. 25 languages. - Transparent Languages
Free games and quizzes to challenge your foreign language skills. 27 foreign languages. - HomeworkSpot
Language podcasts. Resources for 20 languages.
Travel Resources
- Passport info. and application
- Currency converter for 164 currencies
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5 Essential Packing Tips
- Weather Underground
Weather info. for worldwide locations, including current conditions, hourly forecasts, radar and satellite maps
Health and Safety
- U.S. Dept. of State
Tips for Traveling Abroad - CDC Travelers' Health and before, during and after tips
- The Center for Global Education
Student Study Abroad Safety Handbook - StudyAbroad.com
Study abroad insurance options for individuals and students
Statistics and Tips
Publications
- Global Study Magazine
Great articles and resources for those interested in studying abroad - International Student Voice Magazine
First-hand study abroad stories from students - International Herald Tribune
Global edition of The New York Times - Glimpse
Nonprofit supported in part by National Geographic Society that offers students a platform to develop and share stories of real life abroad
Blogs
- StudyAbroad.com blog
Regular college students blog for StudyAbroad.com as they study abroad in various destinations. You can interact with the students and give them advice or learn from their journeys. - IES Abroad
This site's content is available in 10 different languages, and the best feature is being able to browse for blogs by a specific country/program. Video blogs and photo blogs, too. - AmeriSpan
Guest bloggers from all over the world. Check out the video postings and blog archive. - Study Abroad Bloggers
AllStudyAbroad.com's study abroad blog about studying abroad, working abroad and volunteering abroad. Archives back to 2005.
For Parents
- IIEPassport
Resource center and top 10 study abroad tips for parents - StudyAbroad.com
Parent guide and FAQs - Global Experiences
What to discuss with your child before he or she goes