This site was created as a resource for students, parents, faculty, and administrators interested in study abroad. In it, you will find answers to common questions about study abroad given by our experienced mentors, including study abroad administrators, counselors, former study abroad students, and parents.

To find answers to your questions, type your keywords into the search bar above, or click on the main categories to the left to view the most commonly asked questions. Learn how to fund study abroad, decide on a program that best fits your needs and more while learning about the motivations and experiences of other students who have studied abroad. Get specific information on budgeting, housing, health and potential safety issues, as well as additional resources promoting diversity in study abroad within our Group-Specific Advice link. Here, information relevant to racial diversity in study abroad is available within four subcategories—Advice for African Americans, Advice for Asian/ Pacific Islander Americans, Advice for Hispanic/ Latin@ Americans and Advice for Native Americans.

In addition, see the Info to Support Diversity link to view organizations and articles dedicated to helping underrepresented groups study abroad. Look at the Funding Opportunities link for diversity scholarships that support academic advancement for underrepresented groups, as well as study abroad scholarships geared toward students from all backgrounds.

In our continued efforts to advocate for increased participation and diversity in study abroad, a variety of outreach materials are also available for your use, including PowerPoint presentations, posters and fliers. Download these free materials by clicking on the links in the Outreach Materials section on the left. Modify them according to your needs, whether you are a student about to make a presentation about your experience, an administrator wanting to promote your own programs, or anyone who is interested in reaching out to others and encouraging them to go abroad!

We hope that you will find this site to be a useful resource. We welcome your questions and comments-please contact us at .