Links and Resources for Study Abroad

FGCU Exchange Programs and Faculty/Staff Led Programs and Study Tours

A number of short term programs abroad have been developed by various FGCU academic departments. For specific information, please contact the following:

• The College of Business: (239) 590-7301 or Rmeza@fgcu.edu
• College of Professional Studies, Division of Justice Studies: (239) 590-7830
• College of Arts and Sciences: Service Learning Projects

Agencies and Programs for Studies Abroad

• The links below will give you other study abroad programs provided by various agencies.

Search Engines for Study Abroad Programs:

• www.studyabroad.com
• www.goabroad.com
• www.studiesabroad.com
• www.internabroad.com - Interning Abroad
• www.teachabroad.com - Teaching Abroad
• www.volunteerabroad.com - Volunteering Abroad
• www.russnet.org/flagship - Study in Russia

Study Abroad Programs and Agencies

• International Study Abroad Programs at Jacksonville University
• American Institute for Foreign Study
• Studies and Internships in Australia through AustraLearn
• Study Australia
• University Studies Abroad Consortium
• Arcadia University
• Cultural Experiences Abroad
• Academic Programs International
• Athena Abroad
• Institute for Study Abroad Butler University
• Antioch College
• College Year in Athens, Greece
• Germany Austria FLSA Slideshow

State of Florida University System Programs for Study Abroad

• Florida State University
• University of South Florida
• Florida International University
• Florida Atlantic University
• University of Florida
• University of North Florida
• University of Central Florida 

Working Abroad

• Work Abroad: The University of Michigan Directory of Work Abroad Web Sites
• Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
• Peace Corps
• Volunteer Abroad
• http://www.jobsabroad.com/search.cfm
• http://www.overseasjobs.com
• NAFSA – Association of International Educators Job Registry
• http://www.escapeartist.com/jobs/overseas1.htm
• http://www.monster.com
• www.offshore.hsbc.com
• http://www.careerone.com.au - Job opportunities only in Australia

Internships Abroad
http://www.internabroad.com/search.cfm

Safety and Travel Information

• U.S. Department of State - Services and Information for American Citizens Abroad
• Promoting Safety in Study Abroad - Parents Guide
• University of Southern California - Personal Safety and Adjustment Abroad
• World-Wide Website for Various Embassies

Health Information

• U.S. Department of State - Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad
• University of Southern California - Health and Medical Care
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Travel Information
• http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm
• http://www.ciee.org/healthcheck.cfm
• ISIC - International Student ID Cards

Other Important Information

International Travel Insurance for Students
http://www.internationalstudent.com/

Discount Air Tickets for Students
www.Studentuniverse.com 

Search Engine for Cheap Overseas Flights
www.sidestep.com

Direct Flights to Germany from Fort Myers, Florida
www.condor.com
www.airberlin.com

Cheap Flights within Europe
www.ryanair.com
www.easyjet.com 

Student Loans for Study Abroad

• http://internationalstudentloan.com/
• Worldstudy.gov
• NAFSA - Association of International Educators
• American Association of Community Colleges – Global Awareness
• Mobility International USA
• University of Southern California – Resources for Study Abroad
• Transitions Abroad