Subject Guide
Logistics: Travel Documents, Health and Safety
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- Travel Abroad BasicsPage from the UM International Center with information about docuemtns required, finances, health considerations etc.
- Global Michigan PageHere you'll find official U-M information about travel abroad requirements, internships, financial and legal aspects etc.
- Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) PageCGIS offers over 70 programs in over 30 countries, from short-term summer service learning to traditional year-long study abroad, for undergraduate students throughout the University of Michigan.
- WikitravelAs you prepare for your trip abroad, it's important to gather information about the logistics involved: visa requirements, travel information, safety tips, weather, and the local culture & etiquette. This website is a great place to start with up to date, user-generated information.
Traveling with Technology
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Mobile Device Security While Traveling
This site is a must-read for any University of Michigan faculty, staff, or student traveling with technology! You may not be able to comply with all their security recommendations, but you should be aware of the potential risks.
University of Michigan Brief Overview of Cellular Coverage
Great FAQ list covering use of cell phones in other countries, among other topics.
See the document below for a lot more useful information about traveling with technology, including a list of apps:
- Traveling with TechnologyDocument about traveling with technology developed by Julie Weatherbee
Country Profiles
- BBC Country ProfilesCountry profiles from BBC News. Freely available website.
- NationMasterNationMaster is a vast compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, United Nations, World Health Organization, World Bank, World Resources Institute, UNESCO, UNICEF and OECD. Country profiles are available along with maps and graphs comparing countries' crime, economy, education, energy, environment, geography, government, health, media, military, people, sports and transportation. Freely available website.
- World Bank Country ProfilesCountry profiles prepared by World Bank staff are available for 157 nations. Freely available website.
- US Department of State: Background NotesThis website, from the US Department of State, includes facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of countries around the world.
- Europa World Plus This link opens in a new windowOnline version of the Europa World Year Book and all nine volumes of the Europa Regional Surveys of the World series, containing detailed political, economic, and geographic information on over 250 countries and territories, including recent statistics, directory information, and current analysis
International Internship Information
MyWorldAbroad offers up-to-date international internship info and career advice. Particularly interesting are the "Stories from Abroad" blog posts offering current reports from students and young professionals.
GoingGlobal provides international job and internship listings, country-specific career info and cultural/interviewing advice.
Additional Information
What if your country is not on this list?
Search for your country (or world region) here: Library Research Guides
...or Ask a Librarian!