Emergencies abroad
Sources of world news
Information on other countries
Getting a passport
If you are planning to go abroad in the next year and do not have a passport, apply for one immediately. If you do have one, be sure that it will be valid for as long as you need it, or apply for a renewal immediately. Having a passport, or having proof that you have applied for one, is now a condition for acceptance to Purdue Study Abroad programs. (NOTE: This requirement is waived if you are applying for an International Programs in Agriculture program.) Click here to visit the U.S. Passport Services Office web page.
Getting to local airports
Sources of airline tickets
Traveling while abroad
Lodging abroad
Online travel advice & guidebooks
Regulations
- US Customs rules on what you can bring home
- Documentation needed to visit other countries (NOTE: Check with embassies of each country for most specific, up-to-date info).
Safety abroad
- Country-specific advice & warnings (State Dept.)
- Safety tips for American travelers (State Dept.)
- Safety for Study Abroad participants (State Dept.)
Health abroad
Money and Banking abroadGay, Lesbian & Bisexual Travelers' concerns
Of general interest to travelers
- Amadeus.net - a great source of travel info, including printable subway maps from all over the world