Thinking about studying abroad? Check out these resources to help get you started!

General Information

• Rensselaer Undergraduate Exchange and Study-Abroad Programs

• International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (Internships and work abroad)
• Peterson's Education Center (Study abroad programs, resources, tips and articles)
• The Center for Global Education
• The Council on International Educational Exchange (The leading U.S. non-governmental international education organization.)
• Transitions Abroad (Work abroad internet resources)
• United States Network for Education Information

Study Abroad Search Engines

• GoAbroad.com (The leading international education and experiential travel resource.)
• IIEPassport.org (search for study abroad programs)
• Intern Abroad
• Study Abroad.com (The Internet's leading source of information on educational opportunities for students to study in other countries.)
• Study Abroad Resources

Before You Travel

• US Dept of State - Studying Abroad Tips
• US Dept of State - Travel Registration Website

Passports & Visas

• Foreign Entry Requirements (US Dept of State)
• Obtaining a US Passport
• Passport Acceptance Facility Search Page
• Stolen or Lost Passports

Health, Safety & Emergencies

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Center for Global Education - Study Abroad Student Handbook (excellent list from A-Z)
• Get Help in A Foriegn Country
• Safety Tips for Students Studying Abroad (great tip sheet from UChicago)
• Travel Health Online
• US Consuls Help Americans Abroad
• Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions

Customs, Travel & Transportation

• CIA World Fact Book
• Eurail Pass
• General Travel Abroad (US Dept of State)
• International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
• Rail Europe
• RailPass Express
• Rick Steves' Europe
• Rough Guides Online
• Student Travel Experience
• Travel Guides
• Travel Tips for Students
• Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets
• TSA: Transportation Security Administration
• US Dept of State
• US Customs and Border Protection
• VirtualTourist.com (World maps)
• World Subway Maps

Language & Cultural Resources

• Culture Shock & The Problem Of Adjustment To New Cultural Environments (article from WorldWide Classroom)
• Overcoming Culture Shock
• Peace Corps:  Adjusting to New Cultures

Currancy

• Currancy Converter
• Interactive Currancy Table

Weather

• CNN's World Weather
• World Weather (Weather Channel)

News

• CNN.com
• Newslink: Newspapers of the World
• International Herald Tribune

Scholarships

• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
• Study Abroad Scholarships
• The Fulbright Commission

Other Resources

• JourneyWoman (Premier Travel Resource for Women)
• Mobility International USA (Empowering people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development.)
• Overseas Citizens Services: Call 1-888-407-4747 (from overseas: 202 501-4444)
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators (A member organization promoting international education and providing professional development opportunities to the field.)
• Rainbow SIG (Resources for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered international student community and study abroad students.)
• Overseas Vote Foundation