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.

General Identity Resources:

• 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​​​​​​​
• Brandeis University has a strong collection of online travel resources for transgender and non-binary students.
• Diversity Abroad – has a broad range of resources and information.
• NAFSA Rainbow SIG – a collection of resources for students.
• International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,  Trans, and Intersex Association
• Review this article on LGBT rights around the world.
• UMASS Amhert’s Sexual Orientation and Gender website is very helpful.

Religious Identity Resources

• Kahal: Your Jewish Home Abroad – Resources, connections, and opportunities for Jewish students studying abroad.
• Muslims Abroad – resources for Muslim students interested in studying abroad
• IES Religion & Spirituality Abroad resources 

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

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.

Body Size

• Universty of Michigan’s “Fat Bodie’s Go Abroad” 
• Flying While Fat documentary animation by Stacy Bias Animation and Illustration.
• Superfat Flyers: Hello from the Other Side (of the Airport) blog post
• The blog Portly Passengers highlights a variety of helpful travel tips
• Online community for plus size travelers “Chubby Diaries”
• Packing Plus Size blog post
• Fat & Curvy in Korea YouTube video

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