Please see below for helpful resources in planning for your time abroad and your identities. If you have further questions or suggestions, please contact a member of the Center staff.

“What’s Up With Culture?” is an online course that encourages students to think critically about their own culture and the culture they’ll be studying in. This self-guided course was developed to support and enhance a student’s ability to make successful cultural adjustments. As one considers their own identity abroad, this may be a helpful start.

General Identity Resources:

• IFSA: Unpacked – A Study Abroad Guide for Students Like Me
• IES: Country-Specific Diversity Resources
• Diversity Abroad – Diversity and Inclusion Guide to Study Abroad

Travel Resources

• Traveling with Natural Hair – Video produced by IES Abroad with recommendations, ideas, and tips for traveling with natural hair.

Students of color:

• Diversity Abroad – has a broad range of resources and information.
• Top 10 Reasons for African Americans to Study Abroad
• Black and Studying Abroad: Tips for Maintaining Your Identity
• Black and Abroad – general resources for black students traveling abroad.

LGBTQ+ students:

• IES – LGBTQ+ Study Abroad Support & Ally Resources
• Identities Abroad – resource guide for LGBTQ+ students traveling abroad.
• Brandeis University has a strong collection of online travel resources for transgender students.
• Diversity Abroad – has a broad range of resources and information.
• NAFSA Rainbow SIG – collection of resources for students.
• International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,  Trans, and Intersex Association
• Here’s a list of countries where homosexuality is illegal.

Religious Identity Resources

• Diversity Abroad offers some thought provoking questions to consider as you plan for your off-campus study experience.
• Kahal: Your Jewish Home Abroad – Resources, connections, and opportunities for Jewish students studying abroad.

Students with disabilities: 

• Mobility International USA provides information and resources for people with disabilities who are considering study abroad.
• Stanford University’s Office of Accessible Education highlights the study abroad experiences of three students with disabilities.
• The Bates Office of Accessible Education and Student Support is a valuable resource while you are planning for off-campus study.

First-Generation Students:

• How One First-Gen Student Prepared to Study Abroad – Blog style post on topics related to preparing for study abroad as a first-generation student.
• Diversity Abroad – Helpful tips to help you navigate the off-campus study process.
• IES – various resources specific to the first-generation experience

Not finding the information you’re looking for? Talk to a member of the Center staff. You can also contact your program directly as they will be helpful resources throughout your experience.