Resources

Get the Most Out of Your Study Abroad

Living abroad is a unique, life-altering experience and can seem intimidating, especially for students with little travel experience. To make sure that your time overseas is successful and enjoyable, it’s important to be informed about your destination and the challenges you may face there.

OVPDEI has compiled a collection of resources that will help you plan for your journey. Browse these resources to learn about the impact of study abroad on a student’s life, prepare for overseas travel, and identify ways to prevent or deal with common issues.

Institute of International Education, “Open Doors Data”

Diversity Abroad, “7 Strategies for Embracing Cultural Immersion”

University of California, Merced, “What Statistics Show about Study Abroad Students”

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Travelers’ Health”

IU Education Abroad, “Safety and Responsibility Guidelines”

IU Education Abroad, “Summary List of Health/Safety/Security Items”

US Department of State, “How Do I Apply for a Passport?”

US Department of State, “Learn about Your Destination”

US Department of State, “Traveler’s Checklist”

Study Abroad - Where to Begin

Study Abroad Office at IU Bloomington

OVPDEI Study Abroad Scholarships

OVPDEI Custom Study Abroad Programs

Travel Guide: Being Black Abroad

Being a Woman Abroad

Benjamin A. Gilman & Gilman-McCain International Scholarship Program

  • Benjamin A. Gilman & Gilman-McCain Scholarship Info Session
    August 31, 2023
    IU Education Abroad, OVPDEI Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program
  • Identities Abroad
    April 26, 2023
    IES Abroad, IU Office of Overseas Study, OVPDEMA Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program
  • How to Afford Study Abroad
    April 6, 2023
    IU Office of Overseas Study, OVPDEMA Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program, Hutton International Experience Program, Office of Student Financial Assistance
  • Essay Writing Workshop for Gilman
    February 23, 2023
    IU Office of Overseas Study, OVPDEMA Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program, Writing Tutorial Services
  • Study Abroad Scholarships
    February 14, 2023
    IU Office of Overseas Study, OVPDEMA Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program, Hutton International Experience Program
  • Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship Info Session
    January 2023
    CIEE, IU Office of Overseas Study, OVPDEMA Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program
  • Black and Abroad
    April 8, 2021
    NMBCC, NMBCC Alumni Club, IU Office of Overseas Study, OVPDEMA Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program, IES Abroad
  • FLAS Fellowship and Summer Language Workshop Info Session
    December 2, 2021
    Hamilton Lugar, Summer Language Workshop, OVPDEMA Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program
  • Thriving Abroad Being Uniquely You: Diversity and Study Abroad
    March 22, 2021
    IU Office of Overseas Study, OVPDEMA Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program, IES Abroad
  • Marketing your International Experience
    January 27, 2021
    IU Career Development Center, IU Office of Overseas Study, OVPDEMA Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program, Kelley International Programs
  • IU Language Classes & Study Abroad
    November 12, 2020
    Center for Language Excellence, Center for Language Technology, OVPDEMA Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program
  • Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship Info Session
    November 10, 2020
    Hutton International Experience Program, OVPDEMA Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program
  • Latinx Students Abroad
    November 9, 2020
    IU Office of Overseas Study, OVPDEMA Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program
  • Language Learners Lounge: Stories of Language Learners
    November 5, 2020
    Center for Language Excellence, Center for Language Technology, OVPDEMA Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program

Center for Global Education, “Sexual Harassment and Prevention in College Students Studying Abroad”

Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) Blogs, Gap Year Abroad Blog

GoAbroad.com, “An LGBT Student Guide to Studying Abroad”

IU Education Abroad, “Diversity, Identity and Accessibility Resources”

IES Abroad, Student Blogs

IES Abroad, Student Diversity Access

University of Minnesota, “Access Abroad”

AIFS Study Abroad, “Marketing Your International Experience”

Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE), Career Resources

IES Abroad, “How To Put Study Abroad on a Resume, Cover Letter & LinkedIn”

IES Abroad, “Making The Most of Study Abroad: A Guide For The Career-Minded Student”

OVPDEI Overseas Studies & Scholarship Program, Organizations List with International Career

I have noticeably matured in my self-sufficiency, my confidence, and my consideration of others while learning to unapologetically live life to the fullest.

Vanessa Schwieterman, 21st Century Scholar - Dominican Republic, Summer 2019