Links and Resources for Study Abroad

FGCU Exchange Programs and Faculty Led Study Abroad Programs

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
• For Information on Faculty Led Study Abroad Programs, please see the listings in the Horizons database.

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.iiepassport.org
• www.studiesabroad.com
• www.internabroad.com - Interning Abroad
• www.teachabroad.com - Teaching Abroad
• www.volunteerabroad.com - Volunteering Abroad
• www.gooverseas.com/volunteer-abroad - Volunteering Abroad
• www.idealist.org - Volunteer/Intern/Work Abroad

Study Abroad Programs and Agencies (Please apply to these programs through the Horizons system)

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
• U.S. Department of State - Information for Students Abroad
• Promoting Safety in Study Abroad - Parents Guide
• World-Wide Website for Various Embassies
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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
• ISIC - International Student ID Cards

Other Important Information

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

Information on Voting Overseas
http://yvo.overseasvotefoundation.org

Discount Air Tickets for Students
www.Studentuniverse.com

Search Engine for Cheap Overseas Flights
www.sidestep.com

www.cheapflights.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/
• NAFSA - Association of International Educators
• Mobility International USA
• Transitions Abroad