Resources

- Study in Australia website - Australian Government has announced the launch of a comprehensive website specifically for North American students considering a study abroad program in Australia.

Country, current events, money, and language information

- World Factbook

- International Newspapers

         -     Currency Converter

      -    Travelex Cash Passport - The Cash Passport allows you to pre-load your travel budget
                     for use in ATMs, shops, and restaurants where Euros and Pounds are used.   You can
   load your Cash Passport with a choice of two currencies, € Euro and £ GBP. The Cash
   Passport is not connected to your bank account. It is PIN and signature protected and
                     has 24/7 Global Emergency Assistance. Students should carefully check fees,
                     currency conversion rates and "fine print" before signing up for any card.

         -    Foreign Languages for Travelers

        Health & Safety


                - CMI/MEDEX Basic plan runs $32/month for ages under 30

                -   Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) from the U.S. Department of State

- U.S. State Department Travel Tips

- U.S. State Department Country Info. Sheets

- Global Travel Warnings

- Travelers' Health: Centers for Disease Control

- Transportation Safety Administration - Airline carry on restrictions. See TSA's existing health conditions & disabilities.

- Know Before You Go - Safety Video

- Health and Safety Abroad - A comprehensive video series by Dr. Frank Gillingham, medical director for HTH Worldwide, designed to help study abroad students prepare for their experience. The series covers how to address, avoid or manage common health and safety issues.

- SelectWisely - Food and Travel Translation cards for allergies and medical issues

- WVUH-East/Business Health ~ for immunizations, travel health questions, etc.

Please call for appointments and pricing information at 304-264-1247

- Travel Insurance Review

- World Health Organization (WHO)

- Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT)

- Road Safety Overseas

Culture Shock & Transition Adjustment

- What's Up with Culture

- Worldwide Etiquette

- Worldwide Classroom

- Duncan Mason's Culture Shock Page

- Realities of Culture Adjustment

Diversity

- DiversityAbroad.com

- LGBT

- Mobility International

- Making It Happen

Returning Home

- U.S. Customs & Border Protection

- How to Market Your International/Abroad Experience

- Transitions Abroad.com Article

- Share your Study Abroad story with others

The Picket or local city newspaper

Programs

         -   Shepherd University Faculty-led Study Abroad Opportunities -
See How to Choose a Study Abroad Program: Program Types

         -   AIFS: American Institute for Foreign Study

- API: Academic Programs International

                     -   CIS: Center for International Studies

                     -   Global Learning Semesters

                     -     GlobaLinks Learning Abroad

                   -   ISA: International Studies Abroad

                     -    ISEP: International Student Exchange Program
                            Shepherd works with WVU for ISEP Programs.
                                   APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR ISEP:
                                 Fall programs - January 15
   Spring programs - September 1
                                 You MUST consult with the Shepherd Study Abroad Office several weeks
                                   prior to applying for an ISEP placement.

                 -    KEI: Knowledge Exchange Institute

- Amizade Global Service Learning

- WVU Office of International Programs ~ WVU Exchange & Mountaineer Abroad open to

                           Shepherd students

                    - IIEPassport

                - StudyAbroad.com

                  - GoAbroad.com

                    - Study in Europe - European Commission

Shepherd University Study Abroad Office