Internet Resources
- Get your passport
- Government Resources
- Health and Safety
- World Resources
- UTD Resources
- Volunteer Abroad
- Voting While Abroad
- Additional Program Resources
GET YOUR PASSPORT
Office of Passport Services, U.S. Department of State
Accepts applications for passports
travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
U.S. Department of State
www.state.gov
U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
travel.state.gov/Electronic Embassy
Connects to the websites of the U.S.-based embassies of foreign countries,which provide valuable information about visa requirements and cultural and travel information.
www.embassy.org
Centers for Disease Control
Tips for travelers abroad to stay healthy and disease free.
www.cdc.gov/travel
UT Dallas Health Center
www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/healthctr
ISIC: International Student Identity Card
Student ID cards that offer services, insurance and discount in various countries.
www.istc.org/
CIA World Fact Book
World wide virtual library maps/country information.
www.worldfactbook.com
MSN: Money
CNBC Currency Exchange Rates
moneycentral.msn.com/investor/market/rates.asp
The Universal Currency Converter
www.xe.com/ucc
The World Clock - Time Zones
www.timeanddate.com
World Time
www.worldtime.com
Rail Europe
This travel agency issues all kinds of rail passes in Europe.
www.raileurope.com
Mobility International USA (MIUSA)
Provides publications and videos on including persons with disabilities in international exchange and travel programs.
www.miusa.org
CNN Weather
Financial Aide Office
financial-aid.utdallas.edu
Health Center
www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/healthctr
Disability Services
www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/hcsvc.html
International Student Services
www.utdallas.edu/student/international
Multicultural Center
www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/minpp.html
Interaction
Listing of 150 non-profit organizations which promote human dignity & development in 165 countries around the world.
www.interaction.org
Amerispan
In Latin America and Spain for students, recent graduates, and professionals. Duration: 2 weeks - 6 months, academic credit possible for service work. $300 program cost and application fee, language courses included.
www.amerispan.com
Peace Corps of the United States
2 year, 3 month assignment, language training included.
www.peacecorps.gov
United Nations
VolunteerAbroad.com
Federal Voting Assistance Program
www.fvap.gov
BUNAC
Offers US students and young people work/travel programs to Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
A non-profit professional association that provides training, information, and other educational services to professionals and volunteers in international education exchange.
www.nafsa.org
Peterson's Guide
Publisher of study abroad guides.
http://www.petersons.com/stdyabrd/sasector.html
StudyAbroad.com
A searchable database of study abroad programs worldwide.
www.studyabroad.com
