Foreign Languages at Rochester
External Resources
External study abroad program directories
- A thorough listing of study abroad programs sponsored by colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.
- A site with sections for studying, working, and teaching abroad.
- An authoritative site with listings for many study abroad programs.
- A searchable database and comprehensive resource center for students interested in international study, internships, work, volunteering, teaching, scholarships, graduate school, and career opportunities.
Travel guides and books
- Publishes an authoritative and engaging series of travel guides to destinations around the world. The website contains the complete text from the guidebooks.
- Has several low-budget, student-oriented series of travel guides.
- Well known for their appeal to independent, adventurous travelers, this site has a particularly strong reputation for destinations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
- Excellent publications related to intercultural issues.
Travel reservations
- A comprehensive online travel agency that caters to students.
- Lists hostel locations worldwide, and some locations can even be booked online.
Travel documents
- Visa information and embassies from around the world. This is a crucial resource for researching visa questions.
- How to get a US passport.
- Information for travelers, including what items you must declare upon re-entering the United States.
Health and safety
- A comprehensive source of travel information, risks, and requirements. Includes the US Government Travel Warnings.
- A good source for determining health risks in countries you鈥檒l be visiting, and what vaccinations you must receive before leaving the US.
News and communication
- The world service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is an excellent source of international news.
- Published by the New York Times, this newspaper specializes in international news from a US perspective.
- An interactive website that lets you find international dialing codes based on where you鈥檙e calling from and to.