Useful Links

GETTING READY TO GO

Visas—Do you need one or not for your semester abroad? That is the question. For information on entry requirements for a specific country, please go to the Entry/Exit Requirements section in the Country Specific Information for the country you are interested in. We also encourage you to go to Consulate website for the country to which you're going as visa requirements are changing rapidly.

STUDENTS ABROAD go from here... Thinking ahead or getting ready to go, this page maintained by the U.S. Government provides helpful links on travel documents, health, emergencies, embassies, smart travel and much more. Check it out at http://studentsabroad.state.gov/

STUDY IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

For extensive information on studying in the UK, go to MONETOS' site on Student Life in the UK.

Other helpful Monetos' sites include:

• Visiting a Doctor in the EU
• Opening a Bank Account in the EU
• Cost of Living in the EU and Budget Calculator
• Money Management

Links for Life and Travel Abroad

For Americans Traveling Abroad, this U.S. State Department site provides helpful links on:

Academic Credit	Air Travel
Culture Shock	Document/Customs
Foreign Language	Government Info & Services for Citizens Overseas
Insurance	Lodging/Homestay
Health Matters/Medical	Money Matters
Packing	People & Culture
Planning Your Trip	Travel and Safety

Ethical Traveler is a website with tips on how to "tread softly" as one travels around the globe, but also very practical  information for traveling generally, with country specific profiles and tips for getting around. Go to Ethical Traveler's Explorer page to find out more.

Tips for Traveling Abroad has much more than just "tips." Go to this site for information on the important step of registering your  study abroad with the State Department.