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Selected Study Abroad Web Sites

Worldwide Databases of Study Abroad and Work Abroad Programs

* denotes a highly recommended resource.

The web sites in this section are an excellent starting point when searching for study abroad programs. For-credit internship and volunteer programs may also be found here. For work abroad options, see Selected Work Abroad Web Sites, International Careers.

University of Michigan students should read the information series on study abroad for U-M students. Students at all institutions should consult with study abroad advisors at their own home campus when selecting a program.

GoAbroad.com
A comprehensive and up-to-date web site with excellent search options. Most listings give extensive information. Search is possible by country, subject, or both. Provides addresses and telephone numbers for all programs. Links to program web sites for only some programs. Listings also provide country-specific travel information. One of the best sites for those looking for a broad range of education abroad options. Listed below are some of the available searches:

Study Abroad Directory, InternAbroad.com, VolunteerAbroad.com, TeachAbroad.com, JobsAbroad.com.
* Institute of International Education
The IIE publishes the most comprehensive data on study abroad and work abroad programs available anywhere. The online versions of its study abroad books also offer the best search capabilities by far. The IIE site also has information about Fulbright teaching and scholarship programs, along with exchange programs in arts, engineering, environment, policy, and other professional areas.
* IIE Passport
IIE Passport is a user-friendly search engine which lets you select the program characteristics you're interested in, such as duration/term, location, language of instruction, or if the program offers a special “format” such as internships, volunteering, or field research. See “advanced search.” IIE Passport includes the contents of the IIE books Academic Year Abroad and Short-Term Study Abroad.
* IIE's It's Your World: Student Guide to Education Abroad
This is the best online guide for students on how to study or work abroad.
Peterson's
Peterson's web site database lacks the detail of their hard copy Study Abroad books. Information is limited to location and academic subjects and does not provide cost information). Searches possible by either country or academic subject, but not both. Most listings do not provide contact information.
Studyabroad.com
Comprehensive database lists study abroad programs and summer programs as well as language courses and internships/volunteer programs. Information limited to location and academic subjects and does not provide cost information. Provides contact information for all programs. Links to individual program web sites for some programs. Search possible by country, then within each country's listings by academic subject. Don't miss It's Your World, a how-to guide for students written by education abroad professionals. Also has extensive travel information organized by country, Country Home Pages.
Transitions Abroad magazine
Transitions Abroad is unique in its coverage of all education abroad options, from study and work abroad to educational travel. Online version includes vast amount of information, such as annotated guides to resources, listings organized by country of programs for study, work, internships, volunteering, language study, and living abroad. There are also articles written from a first-hand perspective. The major sections of this site include the following:
Study Abroad, Undergraduate Study Abroad, Language Study Abroad, Work Abroad, Travel Abroad

Additional Resources For Study and Work Abroad

Abroad View Magazine
Features first-hand reports written by students and recent graduates. The aim of Abroad View is to encourage education abroad and the acquisition of foreign languages, as well as to promote global awareness and cross-cultural understanding. Published by the non-profit Abroad View Foundation. All issues are available free online.
American Bar Association: Foreign Study Programs in Law
Includes the ABA's criteria and lists of ABA-approved study abroad programs for law students.
Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET)
An essential organization for those involved in international programs at the high school level. CSIET sets standards for high school-level programs and publishes an annual list of programs which meet those standards.
The Electronic Embassy
Web site collects the home pages of all US-based embassies. While these sites are not specifically about international education, many countries do provide cultural and educational exchange information, in addition to essential official information for travel (visas, etc.), on their web sites.
Glimpse Quarterly
Features first-hand reports by students and recent graduates. The aim of Glimpse is to promote intimate and progressive global understanding by deepening our regard for the peoples and cultures of the world. Published by the non-profit Glimpse Foundation. All issues are available free online.
International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA)
Essential for those interested in international volunteering and service learning. IVPA is a professional association for administrators of international volunteer programs, as well as advisers and students interested in this type of international experience. Their web site lists programs for volunteering abroad, some of which offer academic credit, and has extensive links to relevant resources. Organizations that are members of IVPA are encouraged to follow IVPA's Principles and Practices.
Language Course Finder, International Where+How
Online version of the Where+How Guides. This web site's database lists language courses worldwide. Searches possible on a variety of categories. Some organizations have descriptions and links to their web sites. The site can be accessed in over 20 languages.
Legal Study Abroad Headquarters
Contains information, brochures, and contact information for all study abroad programs approved by the American Bar Association, as well as contact information for almost every law school in the world. A sub site of the Internet Legal Research Group.
Mobility International
Nonprofit organization provides information on education abroad programs for people with disabilities. See their National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange
Study Abroad Programs in Non-English Speaking Countries with Courses in English
Site provides a sampling of programs that offer upper-level courses taught in English in majors which are less-commonly offered in study abroad.
Universities Worldwide
Searchable database for universities around the world. May be useful for students looking for direct-enrollment options, such as applicants for Fulbright and Rotary scholarships.
University of California-Irvine, International Opportunities Program
Basic information on study abroad, summer programs, internships, research, teaching, volunteering and work abroad programs with links to many other education abroad web sites. Refer to the following article on this site:
The World at Your Fingertips
Not a directory, but an instructional site about how students and advisers can use the Internet to research options for education abroad.
U-M International Center, Overseas Opportunities Office
A collection of articles, annotated links and print resources for study, work and travel abroad.
University of Minnesota, Center for Advanced Research on Language Aquisition (CARLA), Maximizing Study Abroad: A Students' Guide to Strategies for Language and Culture Learning and Use
Aimed at students who want to make the most of their study abroad experience, this flexible and user-friendly guide helps students identify and use a wide variety of language- and culture-learning strategies. Portions of the book may be downloaded free.
University of Minnesota, Learning Abroad Center
University site includes several different information pages and searchable databases such as the following links:
Scholarships:
External Scholarships Database
Diversity Abroad:
Multicultural Students Abroad
Access Abroad for Students With Disabilities
GLBT Students Abroad 		Work, Internships and Volunteering:
Search for Work, Intern & Volunteer Abroad Opportunities
 Work, Intern & Volunteer Abroad Overview
 Intern Abroad
 Volunteer Abroad
 Teach English Abroad
What's Up With Culture?: An Online Cultural Training Resource for Study Abroad
Provides a free, two-part orientation about living overseas for students preparing to study, work, intern, or volunteer abroad.

Module 1, "What to Know Before You Go," looks at the importance of awareness of cultural differences, using critical incidents from actual experiences abroad of students and Peace Corps volunteers.

Module 2, "Welcome Back! Now What?" is intended to prepare students for returning home, from "reverse culture shock" to applying the skills learned abroad in a wide variety of social, academic, professional and personal contexts.
Worldwide Classroom
Site includes listings of intensive language programs and programs suitable for people from K-12 through adults. Search possible by country or "category" (broad subject categories, such as age, etc.). Site includes a "Travel Planner" section offering many links. This is a web version of the International Study Telecom Directory. In operation since 1968, this organization is affiliated with the National Registration Center for Study Abroad (NRCSA).
World Wide Colleges and Universities
Links to university and international office web sites organized by country. It is provided by the Center for Global Education and may be especially useful for students looking for direct-enrollment options, such as applicants for Fulbright and Rotary scholarships.
Yahoo's Worldwide Colleges and Universities
Links to university home pages organized by country.

Financial Aid, Grants, Foundations

U-M students, refer to the U-M International Center information on Financial Aid and Scholarships for University of Michigan Students. Funding help for undergraduate study abroad is available from three sources, from most likely to least:

  1. Financial Aid: Check with your home institution's Financial Aid Office.
  2. Scholarships: From specific study abroad programs and are essentially discounts on tuition.
  3. Scholarships: Offering grants that can be used for any institution's program.
Association of Teachers of Japanese
Professional association offers resources for studying Japan and its culture including undergraduate scholarships, Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan.
Basic Facts for Students Regarding Financial Aid for Study Abroad (NAFSA) Knowledge Community for Education Abroad: Advising
Provides overview of how to use financial aid and scholarships for study abroad with links to web sites for more information.
* DAAD Scholarships
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers awards to highly qualified undergraduate students, graduating seniors, and graduate students for study abroad, university language or summer courses, senior thesis research, and/or internships in Germany.
* Freeman Scholarships
Offers scholarships for undergraduates with financial need to study in Asia. Apply online.
* Fulbright scholarships
There are several different Fulbright scholarship programs, all of which are described on the IIE's site. The Fulbright Student Program is for graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni; Fulbright Scholar programs are for university faculty and international education administrators; the Fulbright Teacher Exchangeis for currently-employed K-12 and community college teachers.
* Gilman Scholarships
Provides assistance for undergraduates with financial need to use for study abroad. Apply online.
International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)
Provides searches for scholarships for study abroad. It appears to have fewer entries and gives less information than other sites listed here.
International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC)
Corporation specializes in loans for study abroad.
International Scholarship Search
A free searchable database of scholarships and awards for international study. Affiliated with Edvisors.
International Student Loan Center
Student loans for students worldwide, including U.S. students abroad and international students in the U.S.. Affiliated with Edvisors.
FastWeb
Provides free customized scholarship search after user fills out profile. E-mail updates of scholarships based on the profile are provided . Also has articlesabout financial aid.
FinAid!
Provides scholarship searches and extensive information about financial aid.
NASFAA (National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators)
Professional association's web site provides information on financial aid. Students should also consult with financial aid advisors at their own institution.
National Security Education Program (NSEP)
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) provides merit-based scholarship support for undergraduate and graduate study in non-traditional regions, as well as institutional grants. Study abroad programs located in North America and Europe typically do not qualify. Note that NSEP grants incur a U.S. government service obligation after college graduation for a period of one year. See also NSEP's Guide to Study Abroad and Global Careers in Non-traditional Destinations.
Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training Grant (MHIRT)
For U-M students only: Formerly a program of the Fogarty International Center, now at the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities. The program sends minority undergraduates and medical students abroad to do health-related research.
* Reference Service Press
RSP publishes of some of the best hard-copy directories of scholarships for overseas opportunities, which include grants for all levels of students as well as for post-doctorates and professionals. Some examples are Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad, Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad.
* Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships
Provides the largest single U.S. scholarship program for study abroad. Scholarships are available for all levels of study, from high-school, undergraduate and graduate students to alumni and professionals. Application possible only through local Rotary Clubs. Locally-determined deadlines may be as much as one and one-half years in advance. Web site provides scholarship information and lists Rotary Clubs worldwide. See also our article on how to apply for a Rotary Scholarship.
* University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center
External Scholarships Database. Excellent, free online database of scholarships. Search categories include study, research and internships as well as location and other variables.
* U.S. Department of Education: Student Aid on the Web
The federal government's official guides to financial aid. Including overseas universities and U.S. universities that have registered for eligibility for financial aid are now listed in the Federal School Code Search Page. To search for overseas universities, choose "Foreign Country" in the menu for "STATE"). The Student Guide to Financial Aid, FAFSA on the Web, and Looking for Student Aid. Also, refer to the FAFSA search page and the FTC's web site on Scholarship Scams.
U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Official information about Fulbright programs for study, research, and teaching abroad. Includes other official exchange programs and information about U.S. government regulations concerning international educational exchange. See the Information on Study and Work Abroad.
Woodrow Wilson International Fellowship Foundation
Information on multi-year scholarship programs for students (especially minorities) interested in international careers.

Region-Specific Directories For Study and Work Abroad

Africa

See Worldwide section above and Middle East section for additional listings for Northern Africa.

National Consortium for Study in Africa
Hosted by Michigan State University's African Studies Center. Includes an extensive list of study abroad programs offered by many U.S. institutions. Contains descriptions, contact information and links for e-mail and web sites. Excellent video on study in Africa available.
University of Pennsylvania, African Studies
Contains many links to sites for African & African-American studies. While not specifically designed for study abroad, this site's search engine produces listings by using such terms as "study abroad," "scholarships," or "volunteer abroad." Search by country for information from a number of sources using the site's country-specific pages.

Asia

See Worldwide section above.

Association for Asian Studies
Professional association web site includes a section on study abroad "study programs", which includes a sampling of U.S.-sponsored programs, and a section on grants and fellowships. Comprehensive links to other sites on all regions of Asia.
Association of Teachers of Japanese
Professional association offers resources for studying Japan and its culture including undergraduate scholarships, Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan.
Freeman Scholarships
Offers scholarships for undergraduates with financial need to study in Asia. Apply online.
Harvard University, Central Eurasian Studies World Wide
Provides information for a broad geographic area "encompassing the region from Iranian Azerbaijan and Turkic/Muslim regions of southern Russia in the west, through northern Afghanistan and southern Siberia, to Tibet and Mongolia in the east." See their links for Study Programs for Central Eurasian Languages
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
Provides official information on study abroad and scholarships for Japan. Does not list U.S.-sponsored programs. See also the Japanese Embassy's "Study in Japan" web site and "Online Resources for Studying Japanese."
Study Abroad Programs in India for U.S. Students (Fulbright-India)
Compiled by the U.S. Educational Foundation in India (USEFI).

Australia

See Worldwide section above.

Australian Education Office
Officially-sponsored web site includes listings of study abroad programs (including U.S.-sponsored) at Australian universities. Also provides information on scholarships and financial aid, student visas, health insurance, pre-departure and arrival, living in Australia and more.

Europe: Central, Eastern & Russia and the NIS

See Worldwide section above.

American Association of Teachers of Slavic & East European Languages (AATSEEL)
Professional association web site includes information on internships, scholarships and employment opportunities related to Central amp; East European Studies.
Indiana University, Russian & East European Institute
Site has sections for internships or jobs, scholarships, as well as IU's degree and language programs.
International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX)
Non-profit organization offers grants for study abroad in this region.
RussNet: The Russian Language Network
Comprehensive resources for studying and working in Russian, by the American Council for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS.
Slavophilia: Slavic and East European Resources
While not specifically designed for study abroad, this site provides links organized by country to host-country universities, media, travel information, and more.
University of Washington, Civil Society International
Provides information on voluntary assistance and NGOs for Russia & the Newly Independent States. Site lists educational exchanges.
Why Study Russian
An introduction to the world of Russian studies.

Europe: Western

See Worldwide section above.

American-Scandinavian Foundation
Includes a comprehensive directory of study, language, and work abroad programs in all the Scandinavian countries, including U.S.-sponsored programs.
CDS International
Officially-supported non-profit organization offers several internship programs in Germany, Spain, Russia, and Argentina for students, graduates and professionals. Web site provides program information and listings of current internship openings, plus links for information about Germany.
Cultural Services of the French Embassy
Information on scholarships, teaching assistantships in France, and more. Site links to EduFrance, a comprehensive information on study abroad (direct enrollment) and French as a foreign language courses in France. Does not list U.S.-sponsored programs.
German Academic Exchange Service
Web site of the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) in New York. Provides comprehensive official information on study abroad (direct enrollment), degree study and scholarships for Germany. Links to German universities. Does not list U.S.-sponsored programs. Links to DAAD's FAQ guide to Study and Research in Germany.
Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education (NUFFIC)
Provides official information on study abroad (via direct enrollment) in the Netherlands. Does not list U.S.-sponsored programs.
Welcome to Spain!
Information for students studying abroad in Spain, by the Association of American Programs in Spain (APUNE).

Latin America

See Worldwide section above.

University of Texas, Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC)
Exhaustive source for academic information on Latin America. While not specifically designed for study abroad, this site's Countries section provides links to host-country universities, media, country and travel information, and much more. Site includes section on Language Programs Abroad, Scholarships, Grants and Loans, and Latin American Studies Institutions.
U-M students: See Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Middle East, Including Northern Africa and Israel

See Worldwide section above.

Arabic Language Study Programs
An overview by University of Michigan's Department of Near Eastern Studies.
Embassy of Israel (USA), Office of Academic Affairs
Official information on educational opportunities in Israel and related link.
World Zionist Organization, Complete Guide to the Israel Experience
Directories of study and volunteer opportunities in Israel, along with offices in the U.S. which can provide information and advice. Has several related web sites:

Guide to study and volunteer programs
Guide to programs in Israel

Note: See the U.S. Department of State's Travel Warning for Israel.

United Kingdom

See Worldwide section above.

British Council USA - Study in the U.K.
Comprehensive official information on study, scholarships,internships and working as a student in the United Kingdom.
British Universities Transatlantic Exchange Association (BUTEX)
Provides BUTEX's directories of undergraduate and graduate study programs in the UK, which include most (but not all) U.K. universities. Does not list U.S.-sponsored programs.
HERO (Higher Education & Research Opportunities in the United Kingdom)
Provides official information about higher education in the U.K., including rankings of teaching and research. For profiles, see "Universities and Colleges" section.
Times Higher Education Supplement
The London Times HES publishes official rankings of British universities, in its statistics" section subscription only).
U.K. Universities Fee Data

Resources for Education Abroad Advisers & Administrators:
Professional Associations, Organizations, Publishers, & Grants

AFRILIST
A listserv discussion group on international education issues and Africa. Free to subscribe. Send message “subscribe AFRILIST yourfirstname yourlastname” to: listserv@listserv.utk.edu (omit the quotation marks and leave subject blank). This discussion group is the unofficial listserv for NAFSA's Africa Special Interest Group but also is for advisers and administrators who desire to encourage the development of education abroad programs in Africa. Though most subscribers are members of NAFSA, this is not a requirement.
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
Web site of the main U.S. professional association for admissions and credit evaluation. See also NAFSA's Knowledge Community for Recruitment, Admissions & Preparation.
American Council on Education (ACE)
ACE represents top-level university administrators (e.g. presidents). See ACE's Center for International Initiatives Program.
Association of American Study Abroad Programmes in the United Kingdom
Professional association includes over 70 U.S. study abroad programs located in the U.K..
Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)
AIEA is a professional association primarily for senior-level administrators of international programs, who typically have responsibilities in multiple international areas, e.g. for both international students and study abroad. Conferences are held annually in February. Become a member of AIEA online. Membership includes access to the AIEA listserv and a subscription to the Journal of Studies in International Education.
Canadian Bureau for International Education
Canadian counterpart of NAFSA. Professional association offers information about study and work abroad, worldwide and in Canada, www.destineducation.caintro_e.htm.
Center for Global Education SAFETI Clearinghouse)
An extensive collection of web resources for education abroad administrators. Much of the content of this site is unavailable anywhere else on the web, and external links seem carefully chosen. Web site developed with support of a FIPSE grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
SAFETI Clearinghouse Resources for health and safety for education abroad.
Safety Abroad Handbook for Students Student resources for health and safety abroad.
World Wide Colleges and Universities Links to university & international office web sites.
Resources for Study Abroad Student resources for study abroad.
Research on Study Abroad Online Research on U.S. Students Abroad: A Bibliography With Abstracts, online and searchable.
* Centers for Disease Control, Travel Information
Official U.S. government information about health conditions worldwide, including recommendations for immunizations and locations of travel clinics.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The premier periodical specializing in coverage of U.S. higher education. It reports on international education in its International section. The Chronicle also listsjobs in academia, and offers a jobs e-mail notification service available even to non-subscribers (try "international programs" under the "administrative" category).
* Council on International Educational Exchange CIEE)
Provides information about CIEE's annual conference, and CIEE's own programs for study and work abroad. CIEE is part of a consortium that publishes the Journal of Studies in International Education.
Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET)
An essential organization for those involved in international programs at the high school level. CSIET sets standards for high school-level programs and publishes an annual list of programs that meet those standards.
Culturegrams
Each Culturegram gives a brief overview of the history, politics, peoples and customs of a country. Available for most countries, Culturegrams can be ordered as a set or individually.
* The Electronic Embassy
Provides links to web sites of foreign embassies in Washington, D.C., and addresses for embassies that do not have web sites. Sites of individual countries provide official information about visas, cultural exchanges, and more.
European Association for International Education EAIE)
European counterpart of NAFSA, EAIE is a professional association for international education advisers and administrators. Two EAIE sections that focus on education abroad are SAFSA Study Abroad and Foreign Student Advisors) and SWING (Stage, Work Placement and Internship Group).
* Forum on Education Abroad
Forum on Education Abroad is an association whose members are educational institutions, consortia, agencies, organizations, and individuals that provide, director or manage educational opportunities in the field of education abroad. By providing opportunities for discourse and information sharing, The Forum promotes high quality and effective programming through advocating standards of good practice, promoting excellence in curricular development and academic design, encouraging outcomes assessment and other research, facilitating data collection, and advocating education abroad at all levels.
Foundation Center
NNon-profit publisher of comprehensive information on private-sector grants to institutions, including guides to grants for international programs. The hard-copy directories are available in many university libraries. Site has links to International Trends.
* Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad
Journal features research articles, essays and book reviews on issues and concerns in study abroad. Many articles from back issues are available on this web site.
* Institute of International Education
Non-profit organization is publisher of the standard reference directories for study abroad offices, Academic Year Abroad and Short-Term Study Abroad, which are available as books or online at www.iiepassport.org. Open Doors, another IIE publication, provides comprehensive, up-to-date statistics about international educational exchange. IIE also administers NSEP undergraduate scholarships, Gilman scholarships, Freeman-Asia scholarships, several Fulbright scholarship programs, and many other exchange programs. See web site for benefits of membership.
Intercultural Press
The leading publisher of cross-cultural books also distributes related books from other publishers.
International Education Research (IERES)
Provides web site and discussion list, IERES-L, for those interested in conducting formal research on international educational exchange. To subscribe free to IERES-L, send message "subscribe IERES-L yourfirstname yourlastname" to: listserv@listserv.utk.edu (omit the quotation marks and leave subject blank).
International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA)
IVPA is a professional association for administrators of international volunteer programs, as well as advisers and students interested in this type of international experience. This web site lists programs for volunteering abroad and has extensive links to relevant resources. Organizations that are members of IVPA are encouraged to follow IVPA's Principles and Practices.
Lesbigay Special Interest Group of NAFSA
A comprehensive web site on issues of concern to lesbian and gay participants in international exchange and travel. Also intended for advisers and administrators of both education abroad and international students. For student perspectives, see the Student Resources Section. Excellent links.
Mobility International
Nonprofit organization provides information on education and travel abroad for people with disabilities. Site includes extensive links to related organizations worldwide and to providers of travel services for people with disabilities.
* NAFSA: Association of International Educators
The largest U.S. association for professionals in international educational exchange. NAFSA's Knowledge Communities reflect the core areas of expertise in this field:
Advisors and Administrators for Education Abroad
International Education Leadership
International Student and Scholar Services
Recruitment, Admissions, & Preparation
Teaching, Learning, & Scholarship
NAFSA's Cooperative Grants Program
These grants to international program offices were available through NAFSA's COOP Program for supporting student programming within the U.S. To see examples of education-abroad projects funded by COOP, see the Model Programs Descriptions. For current grant opportunities, see NAFSA's Collaborative Training Grants Program.
* NAFSA's Education Abroad Knowledge Community (formerly SECUSSA)
Formerly known as NAFSA's Section on U.S. Students Abroad (SECUSSA), NAFSA's Knowledge Community is for advisors and administrators involved in education abroad, i.e. programs for study, internships, volunteering, and working abroad. The site includes the following resources (and more) on the following topics:
Public Policy Health and Safety
Financial Aid and Data Collection Professional Development Whole World Study and Underrepresentation in Education Abroad
Marketing Work, Internships and Volunteering Abroad
* SECUSS-L
A listserv discussion group that is free to subscribe. Send message "subscribe SECUSS-L yourfirstname yourlastname institution" to: listserv@listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu (omit the quotation marks and leave subject blank).
Discussion group for education abroad advisers and administrators are associated with NAFSA's Education Abroad Knowledge Community, formerly known as Section on U.S. Students Abroad (SECUSSA). The best way to access the wealth of knowledge of fellow education abroad advisers & administrators.
* SECUSS-L Archives
Search all of SECUSS-L messages from 1993 to present.
National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)
NSEE is a leading U.S. professional association for those involved in experiential education, from internships and cooperative education to volunteering. NSEE has an international section, the International/Cross-cultural SIG.
* Open Doors
A publication provided by the Institute of International Education (IIE). It provides comprehensive, up-to-date statistics about international educational exchange.
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Home page of major U.S. professional association for teachers of English as a second or foreign language. See also NAFSA's Knowledge Community for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship.
U.S. Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
Lists the grants available from the U.S. Department of Education to institutions, for the funding of special projects. Examples of international projects recently funded include the Center for Global Education and the University of Minnesota's Access Abroad. To see all projects funded, go to the FIPSE Grant Database and search using terms like "international" or see the drop down menu under "Subjects".
U.S. Department of Education, International Education and Graduate Programs (Title VI)
Lists the grants available from the U.S. Department of Education to institutions, for the funding of Area Studies, Language Studies, International Business Centers, Fulbright-Hays, FLAS and Jacob Javits Fellowships, and more.
* U.S. Department of State
Essential help from the U.S. government. Includes everything from travel safety advisories to crisis assistance for U.S. citizens abroad. Also provides contact information for all U.S. embassies and consulates abroad and foreign embassies and consulates in the U.S. Frequently-consulted parts of this comprehensive web site include the following:
Travel Advisories Travel Tips for Students
Travel Registration for U.S. Citizens Safety Issues Abroad
Health Issues Travel Warning on Drugs Abroad
Online U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and other Missions Key Officers of Foreign Service Posts
Contact information for all overseas U.S. embassies and consulates.
Services for U.S. Citizens Abroad Important Telephone Numbers
For crises involving U.S. citizens abroad.
Passport Services Foreign Entry Requirements
For U.S. citizens traveling abroad as tourists.
Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S.
For visas 		Tips for Traveling Abroad
Travel Publications Foreign Per Diem Rates
Not for student budgets
Background Notes
Country information 		Publications
Country reports, embassy information.
* U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories mailing list
A listserv mailing list that is free to subscribe. Email listserv@lists.state.gov and type in the message body “SUBSCRIBE DOSTRAVEL YOURNAME” (omit the quotation marks and leave subject blank). Or, subscribe online. This essential email announcement list sends U.S. Department of State travel advisories to you as they are announced.
U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (formerly USIA)
Official information about all Fulbright programs (for study, research, and teaching abroad), other official exchange programs, and some information about U.S. government regulations concerning international educational exchange. See Information on Study and Work Abroad, and Promoting International Educational Exchange.
University of Minnesota, Access Abroad
Provides information on education and travel abroad for people with disabilities and serves as a resource for education abroad professionals. It includes extensive links to related organizations worldwide. Web site developed with support of a FIPSE grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Last reviewed: 5/08