SIUC Study Abroad: Links

Study Abroad Resources

Financial Considerations

Scholarships for Study Abroad Programs Specific programs and databases

Financial Aid Resources for Study Abroad Resources indexed by FinAid website

International Student Identification Card Discounts on travel

Scholarships for Students of Color General information and scholarships

Finding Study Sites

iiepassport.org - Study Abroad Programs Directory

studyabroad.com - Study Abroad Programs Directory

International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) SIUC is a member

Peterson's Education Center - (Study Abroad Division)

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Orientation Resources

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?" website 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.

Special Interest

Mobility International - contains information on study abroad opportunities and tips for students with disabilities

Access Abroad - University of Michigan

National Consortium for Study in Africa (NCSA) - a comprehensive listing of available programs for study abroad in Africa.

Institutional & Educator Information

Directory of International Universities - Yahoo!

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

The Institute of International Education

Travel Resources(listings below do not imply endorsement from SIUC)

Reference

Currency Converter by Oanda Corporation - Converts 164 types of currency

IAMAT - The International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers is a non-profit organization established to advise travellers about health risks, the geographical distribution of diseases worldwide, immunization requirements for all countries, and to make competent medical care available to travellers by western-trained doctors who speak English besides their mother tongue.

World Health Organization - Information on travel health issues.

Time-Zone Search

U. S. State Department Trave Notices

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.

www.arushpassport.com - Company which provides rush service for obtaining passports and visas as well as other services.

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.

Explore Japan - Japan National Tourist Organization

The Australian Education Office (AEO)

UK Student Life

Do-it-yourself travel

Travelocity Home Page - A utility for the do-it-yourself traveler. Lots of info., mapping service, flight info, reservations on-line for flights & car rentals, much more.

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

Lonely Planet - A good source for off-the-beaten-track travel tips.