Diversity Abroad
Racial, Ethnic Minority Students
- Top 10 Reasons for African American Students to Go Abroad– some things to consider from Transitions Abroad
- Diversity is Good article about Minority & Students of Color Abroad
- Being Black in an African Country — an article by an ASU student on her experience in Morocco, sharing how she turned a harsh reality into a positive experience
- Diversity Issues in Study Abroad – a collection of quotes by Brown University students about their experiences abroad
- Asian, black students benefit most from study abroad – a report from the UK’s Education International Unit outlining the benefits for minority students
- Racial and Ethnic Minority Students Abroad – a helpful list of tips and must-ask questions for racial and ethnic minority students
- My Very Personal Taste of Racism Abroad – a New York Times essay from an African-American woman who had an eye-opening experience due to a series of troubling racial encounters while studying abroad in Italy
- Project for Learning Abroad, Training and Outreach (PLATO) – resources and scholarship opportunities meant to encourage and support study abroad among minority students
- Scholarships for Multicultural Students – list published by Michigan State University with more scholarship opportunities specifically for racial and ethnic minority students
- U.S. Embassy Information – find contact information for the local U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your host country (be sure to save this resource in your phone!)
- The African American Experience on Study Abroad: A Closer Look at the Student Perspective.
- Arizona State University Racial and Ethnic Minority Students page
- Western Michigan University Ethnicity Abroad page
First Generation Students
- Arizona State University First-Generation Students page
- Western Michigan University First Generation Students Abroad page
- GoAbroad First Gen. Students Abroad Tips and Tales
LGBTQ+ Resources
Trans Travel Resources
LGBTQ+ Travel Resources
- GoAbroad LGBTQ+ Travel Guide
- US Department of State LGBTI Travel Information
- International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association
- International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association
- LGBTQ Country-Specific Information Documents
- LGBT Students and Study Abroad
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators Rainbow Interest Group
- OutRight Action International
- University of Iowa Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Identity Abroad page
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Region Specific Resources
Africa
Pan Africa ILGA
Outright International
Global Gayz – Africa
https://ilga.org/downloads/2017/Charts_ILGA_English_Africa_2017.pdf
Europe
Europe ILGA
Outright International – Europe & Central Asia
Global Gayz – Europe
Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin American Center on Sexuality and Human Rights
Outright International – Latin America
Global Gayz – South America
https://ilga.org/downloads/2017/Charts_ILGA_English_Americas_2017.pdf
Middle East
Outright International – Middle East & North Africa
Global Gayz – Middle East
Aotearoa/New Zealand, Australia and Pacific Islands
ILGA Oceania
Global Gayz – Oceania
https://ilga.org/downloads/2017/Charts_ILGA_English_Oceania_2017.pdf
Asia
ILGA Asia
Utopia Asia
Outright International – Asia
North America
LGBTQ+ Blogs
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources
LGBTQ+ Scholarships
CIE is available to talk with you about any special topics, or choosing a program that is right for you.
DACAmented Students
- Arizona State University’s DACAmented Study Abroad Page
- USCIS FAQs – Frequently asked questions of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Application for Advance Parole — official I-131 application through USCIS
- Catholic Legal Immigration Network – a webinar further explaining Advance Parole for DACA recipients
- Traveling Abroad with DACA – A Facebook group that posts the latest updates on the Advance Parole application
Students with Disabilities
- Mobility International USA
- Disability Resources A-Z
- Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide
- U.S. State Department – Travelers with Disabilities
- Transitions Abroad – Disability Travel