Resources

Listed below are a number of resources outside of UW-Green Bay that might be helpful in planning you study abroad experience. There are many other resources out there, below are recommendations from staff and students.  Please let the Office of International Education know if you have questions on these resources or ideas to add more!

Accommodation Options

• Air BnB
• Expedia
• Hostelling International
• HostelWorld
• Hotwire

Best Mobile Apps

• Air BnB
• Hostel World
• Like A Local

Health & Safety

Find safety tips, health information, and links to resources on the Health & Safety page.

• U.S. Dept. of State
• CDC Travelers Health Suggestions
• Country Reports (specific information about each country)

Inclusive Student Resources

• AllAbroad.com
• Carlton College
• Diversity Abroad
• Diversity Abroad Go Guides
• University of Michigan Resilient Traveling
• University of Minnesota Non-Student Resources

For students with disabilities:

• U.S. Dept. of State
• Mobility International
• For students of religious minorities:

For LGB and transgender students

• Go Abroad.com LGBTQ study abroad guide
• NAFSA Rainbow SIG
• ILGA Rights Map
• U.S. Dept. of State Travel
• Transequality.org

Money & Budgeting

For scholarships & grant or financial aid information, visit the Grants & Scholarships page.

• AllAbroad.com Budget Calculator
• Go Overseas- Overseas Costs
• Go Overseas- Budget (blog)
• OANDA (currency conversion)
• Western Union (money transfer)
• West Texas A&M Budget Tips
• XE Currency (currency conversion)

Best Mobile Apps

• Most banks have apps which allow you to check your balance and some even allow you to make transfers.
• ATM Hunter
• Banca
• Converter Plus
• Mint.com
• Moneywise
• My currency converter
• Pocket Money
• Rates

Transportation

• Discount European Airlines
• Kayak
• Flight view/tracker
• RailEurope
• Rail Europe/Eurail
• SkyScanner
• STA Travel

Best Mobile Apps

• Gate Guru
• Google Maps
• MapsME
• Uber

Travel Blogs

• Glimpse
• Travellerspoint

Travel Guides & Travel Websites

• Lonely Planet
• Rick Steves (travel website)
• U.S. Department of State travel site
• USA Study Abroad

Best Mobile Apps

• AroundMe
• The Weather Channel
• Trip Advisor
• Trip It

Misc. Resources

• Passports: Passport Next Step Guide
• ISIC- Int’l Student Identity Card (for discounts)
• What’s up with Culture? (University of the Pacific online Cultural Training)

Best Mobile Apps

• Google Translate
• Google Trip
• Skype
• Smart Traveler
• Travwell
• WhatsApp