Study Abroad: Travel
Budget Travel Books
Suggested Reading
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One of the most wonderful features of your semester will be the opportunity to travel widely and see parts of the world you've not seen before. Doing some background reading on the places you are traveling to, allows you to appreciate the sights and culture better. The following suggestions will help you make the most of your trip:
- Plan ahead: Research transportation schedules before your trip begins to find the most affordable tickets. Always ask if there are student discount fares.
- Talk to people who have been to where you want to go. Get advice from locals once you've arrived.
- Be spontaneous! Flexibility can make all the difference.
- Carry your money and passport in a money belt/pouch.
- Keep abreast of current political situations.
U.S. Department of State - Travel Tips for Students: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1219.html
No matter where you are traveling abroad, purchase a budget travel book. Here are some suggestions:
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Suggested Reading:
"Study Abroad: A Parent's Guide" to order contact NAFSA at (800) 836-4994.
- Australia: "In a Sunburned Country" by Bill Bryson
- China: "River Town" by Peter Hessler
- Dominican Republic: "Caribbean Discourse" by Edouard Glissant
- England: "The English" by Jeremy Paxman
- Spain: "The New Spaniards" by John Hooper
Travel Literature Recommendations: Magellan Travel Books
Travel: http://www.powells.com/psection/Travel.html
Travel Writing: http://www.powells.com/psection/travelwriting.html
Thomas Cook Travel Book Award: http://www.thetravelbookaward.com/
http://www.interculturalpress.com
Please let us know if you have any suggestions for our reading list.
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Country Specific Study Abroad Handbooks compliments of Gary Rhodes, Director, Center for Global Education:
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