Travel Safety and General Advice on Studying Abroad

http://studentsabroad.state.gov/
Information for students who plan to travel and/or study abroad.

http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/healthSafety/safetyPrecautions.html
Emergency and safety precautions provided by the University of Minnesota.

http://www.globaled.us/safeti/
SAFETI (Safety Abroad First - Educational Travel Information) Clearinghouse. Provides links to several topics geared towards individuals studying abroad.

http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/
The U.S. government's central website for information about identity theft.

http://www.petersons.com/ugchannel/landing.asp
Search for semester and summer abroad programs and look at articles regarding safety, travel, etc. Links to other pages and suggested reading provided.

http://www.transitionsabroad.com/index.shtml
Links and information regarding most aspects of being abroad whether to work or study.

http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
Center for Disease Control website on global outbreaks, health warnings, vaccinations, etc.

http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/travel/
Information on leaving and returning to the U.S. provided by the Customs and Border Protection - U.S. Department of Homeland Security.


Embassy & Consulate Information

http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy/directory.htm
Directory and search engine of the world's embassies and consulates.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html#assistance
How a consulate can help you while abroad.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html
Travel warnings and Consular Information Sheets provided by the U.S. Department of State.


Australian Information

http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/Splash.aspx
"Website for the Australian Education Office, a comprehensive source of information on studying at Australian institutions (either semester, year-long or full degree), Australian Student Visas, pre-departure information, scholarships and aid, and more....."


European Program Information

http://www.eurovisa.info/WhereApply.htm
Allegheny students who are studying abroad for a semester in Europe will normally get a student visa that is applicable for their host country. However, please check this website to see if you will need a Schengen visa for general travel in Europe.

http://www.studyinbritain.com/
Information regarding programs in Britain and Ireland.

http://www.britrailinfo.com/
This site provides information on the Britrail system. Passes can be purchased for travel online.

http://www.germany-info.org/relaunch/index.html
Current events/interests in Germany provided by the German Embassy in Washington, D.C.


Israel Information

http://www.haaretzdaily.com/
Israeli news online.


Subject Specific Information/Programs

http://www.breakthroughsabroad.org/
Programs focused around 2-3 week stays that implement community-designed projects.

http://www.amizade.org/
Summer (2-4 week) programs focusing on different academic aspects, sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh.

http://www.volunteerinternational.org/
A search site for international volunteer and internship opportunities.

http://www.counciltravel.com
Short term work abroad positions provided using Council Travel

http://www.jobsabroad.com/search.cfm
Listing of jobs by occupation/subject and links to other work abroad websites.


Useful pages for those going abroad

http://www.xe.net/ucc/
The universal currency converter.

http://www.kidon.com/media-link/index.shtml/
Search engine for international news resources.

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/index.cfm
"The World's Best Travel Guides." Information from Lonely Planet published books online.

http://kasbah.com/
Airfares, hotels, hostels, and travel information provided. Excellent travel resource.

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
Local times around the world.