SAFETY AND HEALTH ABROAD
· http://travel.state.gov/travel/warnings.html
This is a state department website, which will list travel warnings for specific
countries. Note that there is a difference between a “caution” and
a “warning.” A state department caution for a particular country means
that travelers should practice safe behaviors and be extra aware of their
surroundings. It does NOT mean that the state department is recommending
against travel to the country in question. A warning is a stronger
statement which usually states that the state department is recommending
against travel to the country in question.
· http://www.cdc.gov/
This is the Centers for Disease Control website. It has quite a bit
of information about health conditions in countries around the world, as
well as health tips for travelers.
· http://www.isep.org/us_students/us_safety.html
ISEP's "Your Safety Abroad" page... VERY useful information on safety, drugs, alcohol and self-defense
· http://www.ciee.org/isp/safety/healthcheck.htm
This site will make you aware of important considerations regarding health, safety and study abroad. It is an excellent first step in your health information gathering process. If you need vaccinations or want additional health information for your host country, you can call the Travel Clinic of the Austin Regional Clinic at 836-5472. They’re at 825 E. Rundberg Lane #B1, which is just east of 35.
· http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/basics/life/safety.shtml
The University of Indiana's website contains lots of helpful links
· http://www.who.int/ith/
International Travel and Health website
http://www.britain.org.nz/general/medicine.html
Info on taking prescription drugs into the UK
PASSPORT AND VISA INFO
Getting your passport
http://travel.state.gov/passport/index.html
This site contains everything you ever wanted to know about getting a PASSPORT, including locations of passport application centers, FAQs, and other issues related to entry documents.
Steps and Tips for Getting Your Visa
1. Start early!
Getting your visa may take time, so start as early as possible
(like request an application from the consulate today). Go to the state department
website first to read up about Visa's and how to get one:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/index.html
2. Contact the consulate
Most consulates/embassies have a website where you can
find out what kind of visa you need (yes, there are many types), what other
documents you will need to submit, and usually a place to e-mail your request
for an application or a phone number you can contact them at. They
are usually only open a few hours a day, and it can take several calls and
many voice mails before you can make contact. To find the consulate's website,
check your program's website, search using "<country> + consulate +
USA" or go try http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy/directory.htm. They have a directory for consulates around the world, but the site can be tricky to navigate.
3. Things you need:
This may vary by country, but you will definitely need
a passport, 2 passport-sized photos and documentation of enrollment in your
program. You may also need documentation of funds (this could be a guarantee
of a stipend, or of financial support of some kind from your program, or
some form of your financial security while abroad), birth certificate, and/or
a document from the local (US) police department stating that you don't have
any criminal charges against you.
4. A few words about the application
They can be hard to understand and will probably be in
the native language of the country (you might try asking for one in English
or a translation). Be sure you know exactly which visa (what you need
may be called a resident's permit) you need. There should be descriptions
of the types on the embassy's website – look for the word "student" and maybe
even work it into your request e-mail or phone call.
MISC. INFO.
Other Useful Websites
http://travel.state.gov/foreignentryreqs.html
This is another page on the state department site listed above. You’ll
find general entry requirements, as well as specific information about your
host country. Make sure you pay attention to the visa/entry document
information given to you by your study abroad program as well.
http://travel.state.gov/studentinfo.html
A state department website that has information geared specifically for students who are studying abroad.
http://www.xe.com/ucc/
Universal Currency Converter
http://www.wunderground.com/
Weather Info
http://www.cnn.com/WEATHER/
Weather Info
http://edition.cnn.com
International News
http://www.fodors.com/resources/
General travel information. Good first resource.
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