Resources and Links

Embarking on your international adventure? Browse these resources that celebrate your unique identity and provide insights for an enriching experience abroad! Looking for scholarships and grants? Check out Funding Options.

GETTING STARTED

DiversityAbroad.com – the student services arm of the Diversity Abroad Network that provides a space for diverse and underrepresented students to access resources and build community. It features blogs, scholarships, and specific resources for preparing to go abroad, living abroad, and coming home.

U.S. State Department’s Student Website – covering everything from absentee voting to a traveler’s checklist to resources for different group identities, this is a great site to learn official information from the government about how to get ready for going abroad.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention – specific information by country for study abroad students on vaccines, medicines, and medical advice.

First Generation

ImFirst.org – an online community celebrating first-generation college students with video stories, blogs, guidance, and mentoring with dozens of blog posts about study abroad

AllAbroad.us – a is a clearinghouse of resources, information, and mentors that promotes greater diversity among study abroad participants

Center for First-Generation Student Success – source of evidence-based practices, professional development, and knowledge creation for the higher education community to advance the success of first-generation students

The Impact of Internships and Study Abroad on the Career Readiness of First-Generation Students – A 2019 article that examines data from NACE’s 2018 Student Survey to compare the effects of these high-impact activities on first-generation students

Inroad Toward Empathy – CEA blog

Hard, but Easy Decisions as a Study Abroad Student & Onsite Ambassador – A blog post by CEA Prague Onsite Ambassador Shelly Ng (first gen and student of color) about her decision to go abroad and also return as an ambassador, despite her parents’ disapproval.

High Financial Need

Diversity Abroad Network Summer Scholarships – The Diversity Abroad Consortium will offer summer scholarships in the amount of $1,000 for full-time undergraduate (both community college and university level) students who go abroad with CEA

Diversity Abroad Overseas Ambassador Program – 5 $500 scholarships available every fall and spring semester through Diversity Abroad for students who go abroad with CEA

Goabroad.com Scholarship Directory – A directory of scholarships to help fund your abroad experience

Studying Abroad for the Non-Traditional College Student – CEA Blog

LGBTQIA+

Make sure to take the time to learn about the cultural norms, gender roles, stereotypes and politics of where you might like to go abroad. Think about how those differing ideas, attitudes, behaviors and laws might impact your experience overseas.

National Center for Transgender Equality – an organization that advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people and the website includes relevant information about airport security, passports, and immigration documents.

Rainbow SIG– resources like scholarships and advice guides for students studying abroad who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+)

International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association – includes resources like a map of sexual orientation laws in the world and a report on global attitudes

Spartacus Gay Travel Index – news, guides, events, blogs and country specific information for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQIA+)

OutRight Action International – an organization that fights for human rights for LGBTIQIA+ people everywhere.

TransRespect vs. Transphobia Worldwide – a global research project, seeking to provide an overview of the human rights situation for trans- and gender-diverse people in different parts of the world.

Free and Equal – United Nations – a global United Nations public information campaign aimed at promoting equal rights and fair treatment of LGBTQI+ people.

Three Reasons Paris is Great for LGBTQ Students – CEA CAPA Blog

Transgender Travel Guide – get through TSA Safely

Dopes on the road – a female LGBTQIA+ travel guide

Students of Color Abroad

Make sure to take the time to learn about the history, stereotypes and politics of where you might like to go abroad. Think about how that history, attitudes, behaviors and laws may impact your experience overseas, and the perception of your race or ethnicity within the unique historical context of that country.

Reasons to Study Abroad – Series of posts about WHY students of color should study abroad from allabroad.us

• African-American Students
• Asian/Pacific Islander Students
• Hispanic/Latin@ Students
• Native America Students

Minorities and Students of Color Abroad – basic tips from Diversity Abroad

Black and Abroad – a multi-platform travel & lifestyle company redefining experiences for the modern Black traveler

Black Students Study Abroad: The Good, The Bad, The Weird – reflections from a black traveler on goabroad.com

Leave Them Woke in Your Wake: 9 Truths for Black Students Traveling Abroad – from goabroad.com

Meaningful Travel Tips & Tales: African American Perspectives – a free ebook published by Goabroad.com

Meaningful Travel Tips & Tales—LatinX Perspectives – a free ebook published by Goabroad.com

Meaningful Travel Tips & Tales: Asian Travelers’ Perspectives – a free ebook published by Goabroad.com

What it Means to Be An Asian-American in Europe – one blogger’s experience abroad

NAFSA Tamara H Bryant Memorial Scholarship – for African-American undergraduate students

The Importance of Being Black and Going Abroad – CEA Blog

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – CEA Blog

Accessibility Abroad

Make sure to take the time to learn about the cultural norms, gender roles, stereotypes, and politics of where you’re going abroad. Think about how those differing ideas, attitudes, behaviors, and laws might impact your experience overseas.

Mobility International USA – a disability-led non-profit organization dedicated to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities in international exchange, leadership development, disability rights training, and community service. MIUSA also publishes a semi-annual journal, books, videos, and brochures with useful information for those with disabilities who are planning international opportunities.

Abroad with Disabilities – empowers persons with disabilities to engage in domestic and international travel by providing resources, spreading awareness, and providing information on accessibility in various locations around the world.

Traveling with Disabilities – U.S.     State Department Information

Department of Transportation Office of Consumer Affairs – U.S. airlines are required to accommodate travelers with disabilities. A publication called New Horizons for Air Travel with a Disability will tell you about your rights.

Society for the Accessible Travel and Hospitality (SATH) – On foreign carriers, accessibility varies. If you plan to travel on a non-U.S. airline, find out what their policy is regarding Individuals with disabilities and let them know what you need well in advance of departure.

Open Doors® Statistics on U.S. College-Level Study Abroad Students with Disabilities – a brief article with key information for those wanting to learn more about the number of students with disabilities who study abroad.

Religion & Spirituality Abroad

Make sure to take the time to learn about the cultural norms, gender roles, stereotypes and politics of where you’re going abroad. Think about how those differing ideas, attitudes, behaviors and laws might impact your experience overseas.

International Religious Freedoms Report

World Buddhist Directory – searchable database to find Buddhist centers around the world

Church Finder: Limited international church listings.

Christianity Today International – International network of Christian ministries, search for your denomination and your host country or city name.

Hindu Temples Worldwide: Details of various Hindu temples around the world

Gender Abroad

Make sure to take the time to learn about the cultural norms, gender roles, stereotypes and politics of where you’re going abroad. Think about how those differing ideas, attitudes, behaviors and laws might impact your experience overseas.

Sexual Health while Studying Abroad – a CEA resource to help keep you safe

Sexual Health and Travel – top 5 things to know about sexual activity abroad

Information for Women Travelers – US State Department

Pathways to Safety International – Empowering victims of interpersonal & gender-based violence abroad

Feminine Hygiene Products Abroad

Her Own Way – A Woman’s Safe-Travel Guide – Resource from the Canadian government

Male Students in Study Abroad – CEA Blog

Veterans & ROTC Abroad

Each state has its own legislation pertaining to veteran educational funding. Be sure to check out the information because some individuals can receive both federal and state veteran educational funds. Funds apply differently depending on the program, be sure to talk to your university's Office of Veteran's Affairs for more information for your specific case.

US Department of Veteran Affairs

How to Study Abroad as a Veteran – an article about studying abroad as a Veteran in the Havok Journal, which seeks to serve as a voice for the veteran community