Travel Links

U.S. State Department
Locate a U.S. Embassy anywhere in the world, report a lost or stolen passport, travel warnings and advisories, emergencies abroad, traveling tips, how to register with the local consulate, etc.
www.travel.state.gov

Passport Services
Find out how to apply for a passport for the first time, the fees for a passport and the processing time of a passport.
www.travel.state.gov/passport/index.html

Visa Information
Need information about visa requirements for the country/countries you'll be visiting? These Web sites will help you find info on visa requirements all over the world and will even be able to download a number of visa applications if you should need them.
www.embassy.org
www.embassyworld.com
www.travisa.com

Center for Disease Control
Travelers are strongly encouraged to find out about health conditions in the country to which they will be traveling. The websites below provide information on vaccinations, health advisories and diseases in specific regions. The CDC also provides tips for avoiding traveler’s sickness. Students are strongly encouraged to view this site before studying abroad.
www.cdc.gov/travel
www.cdc.gov/travel/foodwater.htm.

Out of Country Dialing Codes
Instructions from dialing abroad
www.countrycallingcodes.com

International Phone Cards
Phone cards are a great way to keep in touch with friends and family while abroad. Visit the Web site below for country codes and instructions for dialing to and from abroad.
www.countrycallingcodes.com
www.uniontelcard.com
www.phonesavers.com

ISIC Cards/Eurail Passes
We recommend that student apply for an International Student ID Card before they study abroad. The ISIC card provides students with discounts on transportation, entertainment, cultural attractions, restaurants and nightlife.
www.counciltravel.com
www.eurail.com

Travel Guides
www.lonelyplanet.com
www.fodors.com
www.letsgo.com
www.ricksteves.com
www.escapeartist.com
www.bootsnall.com
www.travlang.com

Student Perspectives on Study Abroad

www.theglimpse.com
www.learnoverseas.com
www.transitionsabroad.com
www.abroadviewmagazine.com
www.studenttraveler.com
info.iiepassport.org/studentcenter.html

International News
www.cnn.com
www.bbc.co.uk

Internet Café Directory
www.cybercafes.com

Hostels
www.hostels.com
www.europeanhostel.com
www.hihostels.com/openHome.sma
www.travelaholics.com

Airline Websites
www.umich.edu/~icenter/overseas/travel/cheap_air.html - this Web site provides great tips on when and how to book cheap flights!
www.statravel.com
www.studentuniverse.com
www.expedia.com
www.orbitz.com
www.cheaptickets.com
www.travelocity.com
www.airlinestickets.us

Work Abroad
Whether you did not get a chance to fit study abroad into your academic plan while at Saint Xavier University or want to try your summer job in a new location, work abroad programs may be for you. Some countries extend liberal student work visas for recent grads. Check out the following programs who will secure work visa for students.
www.bunac.org
www.internabroad.com
www.epa-internships.org
www.australearn.com
www.ciee.org

World Time Server
Curious about what time it is in the country you are traveling to? Visit this Web site for the current, correct and local time everywhere.
www.worldtimeserver.com