Country Background Notes

Directory of International Colleges and Universities:
http://dir.yahoo.com/Education/Higher_Education/Colleges_
and_Universities/By_Region/Countries

Directory of Internships Abroad:
http://www.cie.uci.edu/prospective/iopother/intern.shtml

Directory of Research Abroad:
http://www.cie.uci.edu/prospective/iopother/research.shtml

Directory of US Study Abroad Program Site: For Profit: http://www.petersons.com

Directory of Teaching Abroad:
http://www.cie.uci.edu/prospective/iopother/teach.shtml

Directory of Volunteer Opportunities Abroad: http://www.cie.uci.edu/prospective/iopother/volunteer.shtml

Directory of Work Abroad:
http://www.cie.uci.edu/prospective/iopother/work.shtml

Health Issues and Recommendations:
http://www.os.dhhs.gov/
http://www.nih.gov/
http://www.cdc.gov/
http://www.who.int/en/

Medical facilities available in your host country: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1195.html

To obtain general safety information:

http://college.usc.edu/health-and-safety/l
http://www.stolaf.edu/international/links/

Sara's Wishing Foundation

Passport Information

VISA Information:
http://www.travel.state.gov

International Student Identification Card

Political issues in host country: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

Information about the seasonal temperatures during your time abroad: http://www.cnn.com/WEATHER/index.html

www.weather.com

Information on types of voltage converter/plus adapters you will need for electrical appliances:
http://www.voltagevalet.com/country.html

Travel/Tourist information:
http://www.wings.buffalo.edu/studyabroad/ http://www.virtualtourist.com/vt/

http://studentsabroad.state.gov

http://www.countrycallingcodes.com/index.php

US Embassies and Consulates:
http://www.usembassy.gov/
http://travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html

https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/

Embassies and Consulates:

If you are overseas and need to find a consulate please see this link.
http://www.embassiesabroad.com/

Currency conversion:
http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic
http://www.xe.com/ucc/

For other general information on study abroad:
http://international.udel.edu/links/education.html

To purchase a travel guide:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com
http://www.letsgo.com
http://www.fodors.com (you can customize your own) http://www.ricsteves.com/home.htm

Airfare Resources

Airfare/Airline/Travel Resources

English-language newspapers around the world:

http://www.onlinenewspapers.com

World time zones

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock