WWU Interim Policy on Traveling Outside the United States (pdf)

Students Abroad

Tickets and Accommodations

• Bakpak Guide to Europe
  Download free copies of Europe Hostels & Travel Guides.
• Casamundo
  More than 50,000 holiday homes throughout Europe!
• STA: Student Travel
  Travel Packages designed for Students and Young People
  Seattle Office: 206-632-2448
• StudentUniverse.com
  Student discounts on travel
• Travel Cuts
  International Airfares
• Student Traveler
  Live Learn Explore

Air

• EasyJet www.easyjet.com
• Germanwings www.germanwings.com/index.en.shtml
• Iberia www.iberia.es
• IcelandAir www.icelandair.com
• RyanAir www.ryanair.com
• Transavia www.transavia.com
• Virgin Express www.virginexpress.com

Rail

• Eurail www.eurail.com
• EuroStar www.eurostar.com
• Norwegian State Railways www.nsb.no/internet/en/index.jhtml
• Rail Europe www.raileurope.com/us/index.htm

Bus

• Busabout www.busabout.com

Ferry/Boat

• Blue Star Ferries (Mediterranean) www.bluestarferries.com
• P&O Ferries (North Sea, Britain) www.poferries.com
• SeaCat and Hoverspeed (Britain) www.seacat.ie or www.hoverspeed.co.uk
• Trasmediterranea (Spain) www.trasmediterranea.es
• Viking Line (Baltic Sea) www.vikingline.fi/index.asp?lang=en

Foreign Consulates & Embassies in U.S.

• In Washington State
• In The U.S.

Passports and Visas

• Passport Information - U.S. Department of State
• IPE Handout on Obtaining Passports
• Foreign Visas for U.S. Students - U.S. Department of State
• Visas for Short-term Summer Education Abroad Programs - U.S. Department of State

Calling

• Global One Calling Services
• Telestial Wireless Solutions for Travelers
• MEDEX Assistance
• Skype

Finances

• American Express Travel Finances
  Traveler's Cheques, Foreign Currency, TravelFunds Cards
• Western Union
  Send and receive money anywhere
• Universal Currency Converter

Safety

Safety Tips for Living and Traveling Abroad

International Travel Information

Study Abroad Safety Tips for Female Students

Health and Safety - U.S. Department of State

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Insurance

For Western students, faculty and staff traveling abroad and engaged in educational activities, a number of health plans are available. For student programs, Western requires evidence of health insurance (photocopy of insurance confirmation letter or I.D. card) and a completed Health Insurance Verification Form. The University policy Traveling Outside the U.S. (POL U5950.17) applies to travel abroad for students, faculty and staff.

• WWU Faculty & Staff Health Insurance Information
• CISI Cultural Insurance 1-800-303-8120 Click on “Study Abroad" and then "Study Abroad Individuals". The plan that meets our University recommendations is the "upgrade plan." The "basic" does not. You can enroll online.
• Wells Fargo - 1-800-853-5899 Click on "Study outside the U.S." and follow directions to "2009 Washington Study Abroad - Outbound". You can enroll online.
• HTH Worldwide 1-888-243-2358 Click on "Global Student" and follow directions to "U.S. Students Abroad". You can enroll online.

Country Specific Information

• U.S. Department of State
• Center for Global Education

Diversity Resources

• The World is in your Hands Student Guide: African Americans Speak out and Share their Experiences (pdf)

  Booklet published by the University of Pittsburg.

• Access International Education: Resources for Underrepresented Groups in International Education
  Includes resources for parents, students, administrators and researchers.
• Mobility International (MUISA)
  Empowering people with disabilities around the world through international exchange and international development to achieve their human rights.
• "Diversity Issues in Study Abroad" (pdf)
  Published by the Brown University Office of International Programs in 2001.

Other

• Café Abroad: Network, City Guide and Magazine for Students Abroad
• World Geography Quiz
• Dining Etiquette Quiz
• Matador Community: Travelers of the World, Unite!
• Green Passport - Make your travel sustainable