You’ve decided to travel abroad – Now what?
Travel takes some advanced preparation…
- Learn about the culture, language, currency, how to pack and what to expect before you depart
- Make sure you have all the paperwork you need in order
- Find and apply for a variety of scholarships
Packing/Tips
Language
- DuoLingo – Free Language learning
- Live Mocha– Free language learning community (practice with native speakers)
Currency
- Information on currency conversion and ATM locations
- Currency converter
- Conversions between any two currencies
- Mastercard/Cirrus ATM finder
- Visa ATM finder
Payment Ideas
- DCCC Scholarships
- Extensive list of Study Abroad scholarships you can apply for
- World at Your Fingertips– tutorial on finding information for your program
- 40 Fundraising Ideas for Study Abroad
- Money Tips
Country Info
- Google Earth
- Background Notes – up-to-date information provided by the US State department
- Electronic Embassy – listing of embassies to the United States
- Travel guides and sorted links about countries
- Let’s Go Guidebook – provides summaries of information found in these student oriented guidebooks including basic facts, articles, and a discussion board
- World’s Best Travel Apps
- Tipping Etiquette