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Global Competencies

An on-line tutorial specifically designed for college students to learn about intercultural communication and culture shock before studying abroad

Peace Corps on-line tool for preparing volunteers to live in a foriegn country

learning modules for those midway through studying abroad, developed by the College of Wooster 

First-time Travelers

Currency Converters

XE allows for a quick resource to currency exchange rates. The site updates itself every few minutes with the new rates, which are constantly changing. Use this to make sure you know how much you’re spending in USD.

 

Handbook

Pre-departure Manual

Health and Safety

Cleveland State has a scholastic membership to this organization through the Inter-University Council of public universities in the State of Ohio which includes access to health and safety tips before, during, and after University-approved international travel.

CDC Travelers' Health offers information to assist travelers and their healthcare providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel.

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Student Health and Wellness Center. Have your Medical Clearance form completed by our healthcare professionals.

Low-cost immunization and inoculation clinic for travelers.

All U.S. citizens should register their international trip with the U.S. State Department which will automatically provide them with updates and information on the country of travel as well as giving updates including Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts when applicable. U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad will also be able to better assist travelers in cases of emergency if they are registered with the program.

Additional Health Resources

 

 
 

Insurance

Read this article to find out why it's important to answer this question.

Trip protection insurance mitigates your financial risk in the event that you must cancel or interrupt a trip. Trip cancellation and interruption benefits provide reimbursement of your pre-paid and non-refundable expenses if you are forced to cancel or interrupt your trip due to unforeseen covered issues. You must purchase trip protection independently. offers various price points and coverage options in the event of loss from unforeseen sickness or injury, family emergency, weather, natural disasters, US State Department or Centers for Disease Control travel warnings that cause trip cancellation, and more depending on your selection. Be aware of EXCLUSIONS and always read the fine print. There is a difference between general trip cancellation insurance and cancel for any reason trip insurance. Some plans are time sensitive. It’s up to you to choose the plan that best fulfills your individual needs. Click for more information.

Some study abroad accident and sickness health insurance plan options include:

Please consult your home owner’s insurance policy to see if your personal property is covered under the plan while traveling abroad. Standalone policies for international personal property insurance are available.
 

Student Airfares

When purchasing your ticket to go abroad, utilize online student travel sites that offer more flexible departure dates or open-ended tickets that are discounted for students. Try to purchase a ticket that will allow you one free (or one inexpensive <$75) return date change. Examples include or  .

We do not recommend relying on frequent flyer miles to secure your airline ticket unless there is great flexibility built into the airline's program. Likewise, relying on a well-know flight search engine will likely result in airline tickets with no flexibility and unfavorable refund or change options. Start with "student" airfare options first. 

Identity Abroad Resources 

student resources for studying abroad

 travel resources for different identities
 

RACE AND ETHNICITY

There are countless reasons to study abroad as an African-American, here are just a couple.

 

a podcast bringing you the stories of Black/African American students and professionals in the field of international education

 

 

MOBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange

 

First GenERATION COLLEGE STUDENT

 
 

LGBTQIA+

 

 

MILITARY, Veterans, ROTC

 Worried about a current or future security clearance? Create a spreadsheet to store sustained foreign contact information for serious connections you make abroad. Keep track of your addresses abroad and details for two references per address.

Adult Learners

 
 

RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY, FAITH

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 aspires to give Jewish students studying abroad each year the resources, tools, and connections they need to meaningfully engage with the Jewish community and deepen their Jewish identity during study abroad.

 
 

GENDER

 

ATHLETES

 

perspectives on priviledge 

 

Get a Passport

Apply for your  by starting an online application or seek local assistance through the . Most applications will require the following:

1. Completed application form
2. Signature added only when instructed to sign by the officer at the
3. Proof of U.S. citizenship
4. State identification/driver’s license
5. Photocopy of item in #4
6. Applicable fee
7.  One passport photo – Passport photos are easily obtainable from many retail outlets. Due to , we strongly recommend obtaining photos from a trusted vendor instead of taking and printing your own.

Check the DOS for current US passport  to allow ample time ahead of any planned international travel. All passports need to be valid for 6 months or more beyond the last day you plan to use it. Consider renewing your passport if approaching 6 months of remaining validity.

Visas

A visa is permission to enter a specific country (typically a sticker in your passport or a document you print from a website), for a specific length of time, to do a specific thing and is based on your citizenship. To find out if you need a visa before traveling to another country please consult the in the USA.