Plan Your Trip

The Office of Study Abroad has a selection of books that students are more than welcome to borrow. To see what is available, click here.

Cultural Adjustment

Health and Safety

Immigration/Government

Money/Finance

Travel Advice

Travel Resources & Guides

Cultural Adjustment

Glimpse Magazine                                                        Glimpse's purpose is to provide young writers, journalists, photographers and filmmakers with a professional platform for publishing high-profile work based on their travels abroad.

World Citizens Guide
World Citizens Guide is an organization that publishes guide books on traveling,working and living around the globe.                                                                                                                                                                           What's Up With Culture
What's Up with Culture is an on-line resource to help students prepare for a different culture.

 

Health and Safety

Travel Safety Info for Students                                                     This Department of State website will you better prepare so you can feel secure while abroad. 

Travel Tips for Students                                                                 This Department of State website will help you plan for your trip abroad.

A Safe Trip Abroad                                                                          This Department of State website will help you plan what to bring, what to do before you leave and some precautions while abroad.

Background Notes (DOS)                                                                  This Department of State website will give you facts about the land and people of the country where you wish to study.   

EIU Emergency Info                                                                           EIU's Emergency Handbook has good information on how to deal in certain situations. 

EIU Emergency Card

Emergencies and Crises                                                                This Department of State website will outline what they can and can not do in a crisis.

HTH International (EIU Insurance)

International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT)

MedHelp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         MedHelp is a website that "connects people with the leading medical experts and with others who have similar experiences".

Register with the U.S. Embassy

The Association for Safe International Road Travel                     ASIRT is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that promotes global road safety through education and funding in low-, middle-income countries.

SAFETI Clearinghouse                                                                  SAFETI Clearinghouse creates resources to support study abroad program development and implementation, emphasizing health and safety issues. 

Travelers' Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets & Public Announcements

U.S. Embassies and Consulates

Immigration/Government

Foreign Entry Requirements for American Citizens

Passport Services and Information

TDS (for visa information and requirements)

Money/Finances

Currency Converter (Oanda)

Currency Converter (XE)

Mastercard/Cirrus ATM Locator

Visa ATM locator

Travel Advice

Flying within Europe 

Iagora                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Iagora is a website where you can search for jobs or internships in Europe.

Mobility International (for students with disabilities)                           Mobility International is a non-profit organization that offers internship programs for people with disabilities and assisting people with disabilities with international volunteer or study programs.

Monetos (steps to take when moving to another country in the European Union)

OneBag
OneBag is a website with tips on how to pack light.

Travel Resources and Guides

Gusto                                                                                             Gusto is a website where you can book a hotel.

Kayak                                                                                              Kayak is a website where you can book your flight/hotel/car.

Eurail                                                                                                                                                      Eurail offers information on traveling by train in Europe.                                                                                                                   Abroad Scout                                                                              Abroad Scout is a website where people can blog about their study abroad experience and rate their program.

Hosteling International                                                                    Hosteling International is a website where people can book a hostel.

Let's Go                                                                                         Let's Go is a website where you can find travel information. 

Lonely Planet                                                                                     Lonely Planet is a website where you can find travel information.

Rail Europe                                                                                    RailEurope is a website where you can find information on train times/prices/destinations.

Rough Guides                                                                               Rough Guides is a publisher of travel and reference information.

Routes International                                                                       Routes International is a website that offers transportation and travel related references and travel booking information.  

STA Travel                                                                                         STA Travel is a website that helps students book their flight, hotel/hostel and tours/expeditions.  

Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory                                            Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory is a website that is a database of tourist information.

Transitions Abroad                                                                      Transitions Abroad is a web magazine that discusses working, studying, living and cultural immersion abroad.