Useful Links
Study Abroad Databases
Study Abroad Magazines for Students
Government Resources
U.S. State Department - Students Abroad
Information on travel documents; health; emergencies; embassies; smart travel; to go; voting from abroad; and news and alerts.
U.S. State Department Traveler's Checklist
U.S. Embassies and Consulates
Listing of U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world.
Travel Advisories
Travel warnings and consular information sheets from the U.S. Department of State.
Bilateral Relations
Department of State's history of the relationship between the U.S. and other countries - searchable database.
The World Factbook
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) World Factbook. Provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
Transportation Security Administration
Information on airport security procedures, restrictions, etc. The Travel Tips and Travel Checklist pages are highly recommended for first-time flyers, inexperienced travelers, or for those who haven't recently traveled by plane.
Global Media/News Sources
Radio Free Europe: Listen live to news by country and by language!
Paperboy: World newspaper listings by country
Global News Sources: Excellent resource from the University of Michigan
Travel Resources
STA Travel
The world's largest student, youth, and budget travel organization, specializing in low cost airfare, accommodations, packages, rail passes, and travel insurance.
Student Universe
Online resource that allows students to research and purchase reduced-cost travel products online.
Exito Travel
Latin American travel specialists
Eurail
A Eurail Pass is an all-in-one train ticket giving you flexible access to most trains across Europe. There is a 25% discount for people age 27 and under.
Oanda Currency Converter
Currency converter with historical tables, current rates, and forecasts for world currencies.
Lonely Planet Travel Guide
Let's Go Travel Guide
Rough Guide to Travel
Guide to Hosteling
Hostel Listings
Worldwide Internet Cafe Guide