External Study Abroad Resources - Center for Education Abroad

External study abroad program directories

IIE Passport Study Abroad: A thorough listing of study abroad programs sponsored by colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.
Go Abroad: A site with sections for studying, working, and teaching abroad.
StudyAbroad.com: An authoritative site with listings for many study abroad programs.
Diversity Abroad: A searchable database and comprehensive resource center for students interested in international study, intern, work, volunteer, teach, scholarship, graduate school, and career opportunities.

The Rough Guides: Publishes an authoritative and engaging series of travel guides to destinations around the world. The website contains the complete text from the guidebooks.
Let’s Go!: Has several low-budget, student-oriented series of travel guides.
Lonely Planet Travel Guides: Well known for their appeal to independent, adventurous travelers, this site has a particularly strong reputation for destinations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Intercultural Press: Excellent publications related to intercultural issues.

Student Universe: A comprehensive online travel agency that caters to students.
International Hostel Foundation: Lists hostel locations worldwide, and some locations can even be booked online.

Project Visa: Visa information and embassies from around the world. This is a crucial resource for researching visa questions.
US State Department’s Passport Site: How to get a US passport.
US Government Customs Service: Information for travelers, including what items you must declare upon re-entering the United States.

US State Department Travel Site: A comprehensive source of travel information, risks, and requirements. Includes the US Government Travel Warnings.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: A good source for determining health risks in countries you’ll be visiting, and what vaccinations you must receive before leaving the US.

The BBC: The world service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is an excellent source of international news.
The International Herald Tribune: Published by the New York Times, this newspaper specializes in international news from a US perspective.
Country Calling Codes: An interactive website that lets you find international dialing codes based on where you’re calling from and to.