We understand that identity is complex and intersectional and cannot be distilled into one aspect of who you are. Feel free to peruse all the categories that interest you to learn more about how different identity markers can impact the experience of studying abroad. If you know of a resource that is not listed below that we should add or have a question, please email us at cedi@arcadia.edu.
Location Specific Resources:
General Interest Resources:
Resources for Asian American Students:
- - a resource page from the State University of New York
- – a free ebook published by Goabroad.com
- – one blogger’s experience abroad
Resources for Black & African American Students:
- - a podcast on Anchor and Spotify of Black Students' experiences abroad, how they overcame fears, and explored their identity abroad.
- - Article by Starlett Craig, Director of Pre-College Enrichment Programs at Clemson University, on the importance of study abroad experience for black students.
- - An IES panel from Black Individual's hair-care journeys while abroad, and a list of tips for managing this.
- - An article by an ASU student on her experience in Morocco, sharing how she turned a harsh reality into a positive experience
- - a New York Times essay from an African-American woman who had an eye-opening experience due to a series of troubling racial encounters while studying abroad in Italy
- – a multi-platform travel & lifestyle company redefining experiences for the modern Black traveler
- – reflections from a black traveler on goabroad.com
- – from goabroad.com
- – a free ebook published by Goabroad.com
- : Website with cultivated insights from a global community of black travelers.
Latinx & Hispanic Students
- - Article from the Hispanic Network
- - GoAbroad Article
- - Article by ISA Today
- – a free ebook published by Goabroad.com
Native American Students
- - An interactive map to know what indigenous land you are on anywhere in the world. For example, When we are in Tempe, we are on O'odham Land.
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian Students
- - A resource page from the State University of New York
First Generation Student Resources
- : Supporting First Generation College Students in Study Abroad, Institute of International Education
- , NASPA Center for First Generation Student Success
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LGBTQIA Resources
- : LGBTI Traveler Information provided by the U.S. State Department on travel-related topics, including passports information.
- : is the world federation of national and local organizations dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people across the globe and their website includes resources like a map of sexual orientation laws in the world and a report on global attitudes____ including country-specific information related to legal rights and social climate, LGBTQ owned and welcoming travel related businesses in over 75 countries.
- : An LGBT Student Guide to Studying Abroad
- : a free ebook published by Goabroad.com Get Through The TSA Safely
- : an interactive map from TheGuardian.com of the legal rights of people in the LGBTQIA community
- : Provides information on LGBTQ-friendly travel around the world.
- : An LGBTQ travel and culture site that compiles news reports, links, stories and photo galleries for over 190 countries.
- : resources like scholarships and advice guides for students studying abroad who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+)
- : an organization that fights for human rights for LGBTIQ people everywhere.
- : a global United Nations public information campaign aimed at promoting equal rights and fair treatment of LGBTQI+ people.
- : a tip sheet from the Canadian Human Rights Trust
- : an organization that advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people and the website includes relevant information about airport security, passports, and immigration documents… resources on how to update IDs (including passports) and rights at airport security
- : a global research project, seeking to provide an overview of the human rights situation for trans- and gender-diverse people in different parts of the world.
- : resources from Carleton college which include suggested readings for different regions of the world
Faith Community Resources
- : includes report on the state of religious freedom in countries around the world
- “” an article from US News & World Report
- : provides travel guides, itineraries, accommodation options, and more for Muslim students
- : Directory of halal restaurants and stores worldwide.
- : Directory of prayer times, Islamic organizations, and mosques worldwide.
- : organizations and resources worldwide.
- Information about all over the world.
- : searchable database to find Buddhist centers around the world
- : Limited international church listings.
- : List of synagogues worldwide
- : WUJS is an international umbrella organization comprised of 48 national independent Jewish Student Unions around the world.
- : Resources for Jewish students going abroad, including information on how to keep Kosher.
Disability Resources
- : An organization dedicated to helping students with disabilities study abroad.
- “” – A blog post by CAPA student, Kenny Burr
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- : A resource for travel with disabilities.
- : a brief article with key information for those wanting to learn more about the number of students with disabilities who study abroad
- : Students with Disabilities
- : Diversity Abroad
- : US Dept. of State
- : Transitions Abroad
Mental Health Resources
- Creating an Emotional Passport and to help students successfully “Culture Shift,” developed by Dr. Janice Abarbanel Study Abroad Psychologist and Health Educator, and a presentation given to MIT students getting ready to go abroad
- : Country-Specific import/export laws about bringing an emotional support animal abroad, including policies and quarantine periods.