Making Travel Plans

The is an excellent resource for all sorts of travel information.

The is a great travel resource as it provides access to discount air and rail fares, proof of student status for lower admission fees, and emergency evacuation, travel and accident insurance. The card costs $22.00 and is available through the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Bookstore or .

provides a wide array of student travel services, most notably discount airline tickets.

Hostels are great for travelers on a budget; check , and

Country Information

Study abroad students benefit from learning as much as possible about their destination prior to departure.  To find information about your study abroad destination:

For official facts and information, consult

  • the CIA 
  • the Library of Congress 
  • Country Information

To learn about current events in your destinations:

For more in-depth information:

  • ³Ù³ó±ðÌý,Ìý,ÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý publications are useful
  •  provides good information on Latin America and eco-tourism
  • °Õ³ó±ðÌý provides advice for US students planning to study in the UK.

Currency

It’s advisable, prior to departure, to have a good sense of how the US dollar relates to the currency of the nation where you plan to study. Good currency sense will prevent rude financial awakenings later in the term. For a user-friendly way of determining exchange rates, refer to ³Ù³ó±ðÌý.

Please connect with you bank to learn about their foreign transaction fee. They may offer a credit card with no foreign transaction fee. Credit and debit cards, used at ATMs, often provide the best exchange rate; try to get cards that do not charge a high transaction fee when you obtain cash. A debit card also allows your family to add to your account while you are away. Before you leave, connect with your bank.