Resources
PSU Study Abroad Health
Insurance
In addition to the links below, check with University
of Michigan's International Center for more information about overseas education.
About Education
Abroad at PSU: A PowerPoint Presentation
Basic
Facts Regarding Financial Aid for Study Abroad
International
Teacher Education Program
US
State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (formerly
USIA)
Official information about all Fulbright programs
(for study, research, and teaching abroad), about other official exchange
programs, and some information about US government regulations concerning
international educational exchange. Also, Promoting
International Educational Exchange.
Council
on International Educational Exchange (CIEE or Council)
Web site provides information about CIEE's programs
for study and work abroad. CIEE publishes the Journal of Studies in
International Education.
Japan
Student Services Organization (JASSO)
Web site provides official information on study
abroad and scholarships for Japan. Does not list US-sponsored programs.
CDS
International
Officially-supported non-profit organization offers
several paid study-internship programs in Germany for students, graduates
and professionals. Web site provides program information and listings
of current internship openings, plus links for information about Germany.
EduFrance
Official site provides comprehensive information
on study abroad (direct enrollment) and French as a foreign language
courses in France. Does not list US-sponsored programs. See also the
Cultural
Services of the French Embassy site, for additional information
on scholarships, teaching assistantships in France, and more.
German
Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
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 US-sponsored
programs. Links to DAAD's guide to Study and Research in Germany (aka
"Surfin' Germany").
British
Council USA - Study in the UK
Comprehensive official information on study, scholarships,
internships and working as a student in the United Kingdom. See also
British
Information Services
U.S. Department
of State: Travel and Living Abroad
Official information on traveling and living abroad. Includes links
to the following: emergencies and warnings, passports, visas, living
abroad, and other helpful sites.
CDC: National
Center for Infectious Diseases - Travelers' Health
Contains health information related to various destinations, outbreaks,
diseases, and necessary vaccinations.
Online Study Abroad Information:
International
Employment:
For Graduate Students
International Health Insurance:
- PSU
Extended Health Insurance Policy
- CMI
Insurance Specialists
CMI offers insurance products that can give you (and your parents!)
real peace of mind: Health Insurance for U.S. Students Studying Abroad
for individuals. The plan offers outstanding benefits, with some of
the highest dollar limits you'll find in any policy of this type.
- HTH Worldwide
Insurance Services
HTH Worldwide specializes in providing health insurance to both international
students studying in the USA and U.S. study abroad students.
- Wallach &
Company, Inc.
Wallach & Company specializes in providing medical insurance and
24 hour assistance for individuals traveling or living outside their
home country.
- International
SOS
This web site contains information about SOS services and SOS capabilities
in the many countries where they have offices, alarm centers and clinics.
You can find the contact details for any location on the respective
Country Pages or at the Worldwide Network section.
How to obtain a Passport
Passports are required for every PSU study abroad program.
If you do not have a passport, apply for one immediately. Passport applications
for U.S. citizens are available at many post offices, including the
University Station Post Office on 1505 SW Sixth Avenue. Detailed passport
information and application forms can also be found at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/index.html
Financial Aid Information:
Note: Each student's financial aid situation is unique. Please contact a Study
Abroad Adviser to find out how your financial aid applies to your chosen Study
Abroad program.
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