Study Abroad

• Eurotrip - Backpacking in Europe
  Backpacking, student and independent European travel - in depth facts, reviews, articles, discussion, live reports, and travel advice.
• Hostelling International
  American youth hostels.
• Hostels.com
  Internet guide to hostelling.
• International Youth Hostel Federation
  Organization representing Youth Hostel Associations worldwide.
• The Hotel Guide
  Search by city for hotels.
• United States Servas
  An international, non-governmental organization.

• ACR's International Calling Codes
  Calling code directory organized alphabetically by country.
• Cyber Café 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.
• Dial-Abroad - Long Distance Providers and Services
  A service for students, missionaries, military personnel and others living, moving and working abroad.
• Net Café Guide
  Online guide to 4,000 cybercafes in 165 countries.
• Worldwide International Telephone and Postal Code Directory
  Searchable database of telephone and postal codes.

• Petersons: Taking the Shock out of Culture Shock
  An article on how to overcome 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.

• FX Converter
  Tells what the current exchange rates are for nearly every nation's currency.
• UN Operational Rates of Exchange
  Large text list of rates.

• U.S. Customs
  Official government website for U.S. Customs information, including links for air travelers. Information all travelers should know before they enter or leave the U.S.

• Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
  Links to U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.
• 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.
• US Embassies and Diplomatic Missions
  This site has advice on contacting American Embassies and Consulates, and other diplomatic missions.

• Atlapedia.com
  Atlapedia Online contains full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.
• Higher Education Systems
  Information on international universities by country.
• Tourism Offices Worldwide
  Directory listing only official government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, and similar agencies which provide free, accurate, and unbiased travel information to the public.

• Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
  Travel advice for Mexico.
• Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Mexico
  Country, economy, and regional information on Mexico.
• Bon Voyage, But...
  Things to think about before you go abroad.
• Canada: 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.
• Canada: Health Information
  Health information for travelers to Mexico and Central America.
• 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.

• CNN
  World news.
• National and International Newspapers
  Indexes & electronic texts of national & international newspapers.
• Newslink
  More than 4,000 newspapers now online.
• The New York Times on the Web
• The Wall Street Journal On-line
• USA Today
• World Wide News Sources on the Internet
  News sources listed alphabetically by country.

• Cheaptickets.com
  Online Airfare Provider.
• DiscountAirfares.com
  Online Airfare Provider.
• Eurail
  Provider of discounted rail passes, covering travel in 17 different countries.
• Expedia.com
  Online Airfare Provider.
• Lowestfare.com
  Online Airfare Provider.
• Orbitz.com
  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, as well as the International Student Identity Card (ISIC).
• Student Universe
  A student travel agency offering discounted air, hotel, and rail fares.
• Travel Cuts
  A student travel agency offering discounted air, hotel, and rail fares.

• Travel Abroad with the International Study and Travel Center
  A general checklist of things to consider if you are going to be traveling in relatively warm climates.

• Travel Documents Systems
  TDS is a visa agency that provides visa services for U.S. citizens for most countries for which an entry visa is required.
• U.S. State Department and Passport Services
  Extensive information on passports, passport services, restrictions, fees, where to apply for a passport, etc.
• U.S. State Department: Bureau of Consular Affairs: Foreign Entry Requirements
  This site contains brief descriptions of entry requirements for several countries.

• Radio Free World-Web Radio Guide
  Online stations from all over the world.
• Radio-Locator
  Radio station search engine.

• Local Times around the World
  This guide attempts to list all of the world's countries, and many of its islands, with a pointer to the local time in the region.
• Worldtime
  An interactive world atlas, information on local time as well as sunrise and sunset times in several hundred cities, and a database of public holidays worldwide.

• European National Railways
  Links to the WWW servers of the European national railways
• Rail Europe
  European rail and rail/auto pass vendor.
• Routes International
  Information on transportation and travel by land, sea, rail, and air.

• CIA World Fact Book
  Comprehensive maps, background information, and country profiles.
• U.S. Department of State-Background Notes
  Specific notes and profile on individual countries.
• U.S. Library of Congress-Country Studies
  On-line versions of books previously published focusing primarily on lesser known areas of the world or regions in which U.S. forces might be deployed.
• 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.
• U.S. State Department: 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.
• 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.

• CNN.com
  Weather

• The Weather Channel
  Comprehensive weather information.

• iLove Languages
  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 Dictionary.com
  Dictionary, thesaurus, and simple word translator.
• 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 expatrate in many different countries - both practical and cultural information.

• Culture Grams
  A Wealth of Information about a plethora of courntries, subscriber fee required.

The University of North Texas' series of websites details the art, food, and history of various cultures

• Arabic Culture

• French Culture

• German Culture

• Hebrew Culture

• Italian Culture

• Japanese Culture

• Russian Culture

• Spanish Culture

• • Safety Abroad First Education Travel Information
    The SAFETI Clearinghouse Project develops and disseminates resources to support study abroad program development and implementation, emphasizing issues of health and safety.

• • Student Study Abroad Safety Handbook
    The Safety Abroad Handbook provides resources and preparation tips for students considering studying abroad and parents trying to help them. The Handbook should help you ask the right questions and find helpful resources for international study and travel.

MasterCard / Cirrus ATM finder
Where to find an ATM, even if you aren't a MasterCard holder.

Visa / Plus ATM finder
Where to find an ATM, even if you aren't a visa card holder.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA opens the door to the federal aid process.

Office of Postsecondary Education: Information for Students
Student financial assistance programs.

U.S. Department of Education Student Guide
Comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

U.S. Network for Education Information
Authoritative information about education in other countries.

FinAid Resources for Study Abroad
Comprehensive collection of information about student financial aid on the web.

International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)
Scholarship search, grant listings, and international student loan programs.

AIFS
The American Institute For Foreign Study® (AIFS) annually offers scholarships.

American Association of University Women
One of the largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women in the world.

Association of Commonwealth Universities

DAAD-German Exchange
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers Undergraduate Scholarships to highly qualified undergraduate students.

Fulbright Scholarships
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.

Gilman Scholarship
This program offers a competition for awards for study abroad, for US citizen students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university.

GrantsNet
A searchable, continuously updated, database of funding opportunities in biomedical research and science education.

IIE Passport listing of scholarships
List of financial aid, grants, and scholarships for individuals.

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."

Scholarship Experts.com
Information for both US and international students looking for scholarships to attend college in the USA.

Syracuse University
List of financial assistance, grants, and scholarships.

The British Council
This page explains the ways that you might be able to get a scholarship to study in Britain.

The Institute of Turkish Studies
A non-profit, private educational foundation in the United States devoted solely to supporting and encouraging the development of Turkish Studies in American higher education.

United Nations Educations, Scientific and Cultural Organization listing of scholarships (UNESCO)
Information on scholarships offered by higher education institutions and international organizations in 129 countries.

Financial Issues while Abroad
Studyabroad.com handbook on the costs of studying abroad.