Resources
Study Abroad Resource Links
Institute of International Education
International Student Travel Confederation
The National Registration Center for Study Abroad
Study Abroad Links: A Searchable Web Guide
Worldwide Classroom – Library of International Programs
Blog-Abroad – Blog of current study abroad students
University of Michigan’s International Center
About Education Abroad at PSU: A PowerPoint Presentation (PPS)
US State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
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
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
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, for additional information on scholarships, teaching assistantships in France, and more.
German Academic Exchange Service
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.
International Employment
Work Abroad: The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas
BUNAC: Working Adventures Worldwide
Graduate Student Resources
Directory of education abroad programs for graduate students
Search for international graduate programs by subject
International Health Insurance
PSU Study Abroad Health Insurance (PDF)
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.
Obtaining 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. Click here for Detailed passport information and application forms.
Financial Aid Information
U.S. Department of Education – Federal Student Aid
International Education Finance Corp., loans for studying abroad
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.
Recommended Study Abroad Reading
Work Abroad: The Complete Guide to Finding a Job Overseas
AmeriSpan: The Bridge Between Cultures
AmeriSpan: Study & Travel Resources
Pre-Departure Guide for US students going to the UK
What’s Up With Culture? An On-Line Cultural Training Resource For Study Abroad. (See Bibliography: Student’s Guide)