We cannot stress enough how important it is to learn as much as you can about your host country before you depart the United States. Life abroad will be much more interesting if you have solid context for what you are about to experience, and this knowledge will serve you well in conversations with your new professors and fellow peers. Simply put, people will respect you and appreciate your genuine desire to be there and to take the time to learn and observe local culture and traditions.
Application Resources
Health and Safety
The Following resources are critical to helping you learn about health and safety issues abroad. Students should register with the U.S. Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Please see information below on how to get started with your travel research.
- U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheets
- Center for Infectious Disease Control
- U.S. State Department Travel Alerts and Warnings
- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) - U.S. Department of State
Resources of LGBTQIA Students
- OutRight Action International (formerly known as the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission)
- International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association
- Out Traveler
- Passport Guide for Transgender Students
Resources for Students of Color
- Diversity Abroad: a website dedicated to supporting students of color in study abroad. It includes study abroad guides, student experiences, and information on scholarships.
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund: various scholarships available.
- Travel Noire: cultivated insights and resources from a community of international black travelers.
- Race Abroad: for Americans of Color Preparing to Live Abroad (a Glimpse publication)
Back From Abroad
Many students get infected by the travel bug after studying abroad. The list below offers resources on fellowships, grants, and scholarships which support international study, service, civic engagement, and more.
Fellowships
- American India Foundation (AIF) William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India
- The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF)
- Ashoka Social Entrepreneurship Fellows (worldwide)
- Congress - Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) (Germany)
- Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program (worldwide)
- Global Health Corps
- Humanity in Action
- Peace Corps
- Princeton in Africa
- Princeton in Asia
- Princeton in Latin America
Volunteer/Faith-based International Programs
Teach Abroad
- English Program in Korea
- Teaching Assistant Program in France
HAEF Teaching Fellowship (Greece)- The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
- Ministry of Education of Spain Language and Culture Assistants
- Teach and Learn in Korea (Talk)
Other Ways to Go Abroad
- AuPair World
- BUNAC
- CIEE
- Cross-Cultural Solutions
- Cultural Vistas
- Global Experiences International Internships
- Interexchange
- International Cooperative Education
- WorldTeach
- Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms
General Resources
- Embassies Abroad
- Hostelling International
- Lonely Planet
- STA Travel
- U.S. State Department
- Transitions Abroad
- Go Overseas
- iAgora