Internet Resources
GOVERNMENT
RESOURCES
U.S. Department of State
www.state.gov
U.S.
Department of State
Bureau
of Consular Affairs
travel.state.gov/links.html
Office of Passport
Services, U.S. Department of State
Accepts applications for passports
travel.state.gov/passport_services.html
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
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Centers
for Disease Control
Tips for travelers abroad to stay healthy
and disease free.
www.cdc.gov/travel
UTD 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.isicus.com
WORLD
RESOURCES
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
www.cnn.com/WEATHER
UTD RESOURCES
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
VOLUNTEER
ABROAD
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
International
Partnership for Service Learning
Summer or Semester/year, academic credit possible
for service work.
studyabroad.com
Peace
Corps of the United States
2 year, 3 month assignment, language training included.
www.peacecorps.gov
United
Nations
VolunteerAbroad.com
COUNCIL
International Volunteer Projects: Must be over 18
years of age.
www.ciee.org
Cross-Cultural
Solutions
India, Ghana, Peru, Kosovo. Program fee. www.crossculturalsolutions.org
VOTING
WHILE ABROAD
Federal
Voting Assistance Program
www.fvap.gov
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM RESOURCES
BUNAC
Offers US students and young people work/travel programs to Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada
www.bunac.org/USA
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
Semester at Sea
http://www.semesteratsea.com
StudyAbroad.com
A searchable database of study abroad programs worldwide.
www.studyabroad.com
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