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Useful Links

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Study Abroad  Search Databases

www.iiepassport.com
www.goabroad.com
www.studyabroad.com
www.diversityabroad.com

Study Abroad Magazines for Students

www.transitionsabroad.com
www.abroadview.org
www.glimpsefoundation.org
www.cafeabroad.com

Government Resources

US State Department (Travel)

US Embassies and Consulates
Listing of US Embassies and Consulates throughout the world.

Travel Advisories
Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets from the US Department of State

Country Background Notes
Includes facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.

The World Factbook
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) World Factbook

Global Media - News Sources

Radio Free Europe
Listen live to news: by country and by language!

Start 4 All
Newspaper Listings by Country

Travel Resources

STA Travel
The world's largest student, youth and budget travel organization specializing in low cost airfare, accommodations, packages, rail passes and travel insurance.

Student Universe
Online resource that allows students to research and purchase reduced-cost travel products online.

Cafe Abroad
An online community and interactive news magazine for study abroad students.

The Currency Site
Currency converter with historical tables, current rates and forecasts for world currencies

Lonely Planet Travel Guide

Let's Go Travel Guide

Rough Guide to Travel

Guide to Hosteling

Hostels Worldwide

Worldwide Internet Cafe Guide

Exito Travel
Latin American travel specialists

Eurail
European Rail experts

Study Abroad Resources for Serving Students with Disabilities

Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
Excellent Site with Many Resources for Administrators and Students

University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center: Access Abroad
Excellent Site with Many Resources for Administrators and Students

Mental Health and Crisis Management: Assisting University of Notre Dame Study Abroad Students (2002)

Study and Work Abroad for People with Disabilities
A website which lists the programs available in a multitude of countries worldwide including information about local conditions as well as the organizations which are looking for new contacts.

Higher Education Accessibility Guide
This website is a guide to the accessibility services which are available in Higher Education Institutions across Europe. The information includes contact information to a large number of European institutes and programs which specialize in providing resources for those with disabilities who would like to travel abroad.

Student Disability Travel Resources for Europe
A resourceful website with contact information for various institutions and programs specializing in those with disabilities.

No Barriers to Study (NBTS)
The NBTS is a consortium of college and university professionals from the areas of disability services, international programs, study abroad, diversity and other interested groups. The NBTS group meets twice a year to discuss issues and concerns regarding students with disabilities studying abroad.

 

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Hampshire College
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Amherst, MA 01002
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