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Use these resources to help you prepare for and make the best of your time abroad.

General Information

Going Global: A College Student’s Road Map to Studying Abroad
Travel.State.Gov
StudyAbroad.com
Students’ Guide to Studying Abroad

Travel Information

Students Abroad – information from the U.S. Department of State
U.S. Customs
U.S. Embassy
CIA Factbook
Timeout: The World’s Living Guide
Cultural Experiences Abroad

World Cultures

Culture Crossing Guide
Countries and Their Culture
Global Guide to Culture, Customs and Etiquette

Exchange Rates

Rubicon International
XE.com

Internet Cafes

World 66 NetCafeGuide.com
Matador Network
Google Maps

Travel Insurance

iNext
ISIC
HTH Worldwide
Cultural Insurance Services International

Travel Discounts/Funding

Packing

The Complete Traveler
Tips for Travellers
Travelite

Health & Safety

Department of State Travel Warnings and Public Announcements
CDC Traveler Advisories
Center for Disease Control
Travel Health Online