Study Abroad

Study Abroad Resources

Questions about studying abroad? Looking for country-specific information about your study abroad destination? The following resources are provided to help you in your preparations to study abroad.

• Center for Global Education Online Study Abroad Student Handbook
• US State Department Students Abroad Website

Study Abroad Program Listings

• IIEPassport.org
• GoAbroad.com
• StudyAbroad.com
• DiversityAbroad.com
• Study-in-Europe.org

Study Abroad Blogs and Online News Magazines

• BlogAbroad.com
• CafeAbroad.com
• Glimpse Abroad
• Transitions Abroad

Cultural Adjustment and Preparation

• Country Studies
• Information on living and studying in the European Union
• International News Index
• Advice & resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered students
• Information for multicultural students studying abroad
• Access Abroad for students with disabilities
• Mobility International for travelers with disabilities
• Homesickness
• Packing Tips
• Cultural Preperation

Health & Safety

• CMI Study Abroad Health Insurance for TU Students
• US State Department Travel Advisories
• US State Department Drug Warning
• US Embassy Registration
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• TravelersVaccines.com
• TU Overseas Health Insurance Requirements
• Safety Tips for Overseas Travel
• World Health Organization
• Overseas Security Advisory Committee
• www.tripprep.com
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
• Top Ten Travel Tips

Passport and Visas

• Passport Information
• Passport Application Forms
• Visa Information (look on embassy websites for info about whether you need a visa)

Budget Travel and Finances

• GO Currency Converter
• International Currency Converter
• ATM Locator
• Lonely Planet Travel Guide
• Let's Go Travel Guide
• Rough Guides
• STA Travel (student travel agency)
• lowestfare.com
• cheapflights.com
• cheaptickets.com
• Student Universe (student travel agency)
• AESU Travel (Promoter Code #82) (student travel agency)
• Eurail Passes
• Hostels.com
• Hostels.net

Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2451

Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu