Travel Resources

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

• How to pack light
• Traveler’s Checklist
• 50 Essential Travel 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

• Davidson-Davie Scholarships
• Extensive list of Study Abroad scholarships you can apply for
• 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
• World’s Best Travel Apps
• Tipping Etiquette

Documents

• Passport information

Internet/Phone

• Phones & Technology

Health/Safety

• CDC Traveler’s Health website
• Travel Warnings and Alerts