Diversity Resources

We understand that identity is complex and intersectional and cannot be distilled into one aspect of who you are. Feel free to peruse all the categories that interest you to learn more about how different identity markers can impact the experience of studying abroad. If you know of a resource that is not listed below that we should add or have a question, please email us at cedi@arcadia.edu.

Location Specific Resources:

General Interest Resources:

Resources for Asian American Students:

Asian American/Pacific Islander Students Abroad - a resource page from the State University of New York
Meaningful Travel Tips & Tales: Asian Travelers’ Perspectives – a free ebook published by Goabroad.com
What it Means to Be An Asian-American in Europe – one blogger’s experience abroad

Resources for Black & African American Students:

STAMPED - a podcast on Anchor and Spotify of Black Students' experiences abroad, how they overcame fears, and explored their identity abroad.
Top 10 Reasons for African Americans to Study Abroad - Article by Starlett Craig, Director of Pre-College Enrichment Programs at Clemson University, on the importance of study abroad experience for black students.
Traveling with Natural Hair - An IES panel from Black Individual's hair-care journeys while abroad, and a list of tips for managing this.
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
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
Black and Abroad – a multi-platform travel & lifestyle company redefining experiences for the modern Black traveler
Black Students Study Abroad: The Good, The Bad, The Weird – reflections from a black traveler on goabroad.com
Leave Them Woke in Your Wake: 9 Truths for Black Students Traveling Abroad – from goabroad.com
Meaningful Travel Tips & Tales: African American Perspectives – a free ebook published by Goabroad.com
Travel Noire: Website with cultivated insights from a global community of black travelers.

Latinx & Hispanic Students

10 Reasons for Hispanic-American Students to Study Abroad - Article from the Hispanic Network
7 Study Abroad Scholarships for Hispanic Students - GoAbroad Article
My Study Abroad Experience as a First-Generation Mexican-American - Article by ISA Today
Meaningful Travel Tips & Tales—Latinx Perspectives – a free ebook published by Goabroad.com

Native American Students

Native Land - An interactive map to know what indigenous land you are on anywhere in the world. For example, When we are in Tempe, we are on O'odham Land.

Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian Students

Asian American/Pacific Islander Students Abroad - A resource page from the State University of New York

First Generation Student Resources

All Abroad
First Generation Students Traveling Abroad, Diversity Abroad
Taking Advantage of Resources as a First Generation College Student, Diversity Abroad
A Different Experience: Supporting First Generation College Students in Study Abroad, Institute of International Education
My First Generation Study Abroad Experience, NASPA Center for First Generation Student Success
“First Abroad Stories: Managing a Physical Disability Abroad”

LGBTQIA Resources

U.S. Department of State: LGBTI Traveler Information provided by the U.S. State Department on travel-related topics, including passports information.
International Gay and Lesbian Association: is the world federation of national and local organizations dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people across the globe and their website includes resources like a map of sexual orientation laws in the world and a report on global attitudes____ including country-specific information related to legal rights and social climate, LGBTQ owned and welcoming travel related businesses in over 75 countries.
GoAbroad: An LGBT Student Guide to Studying Abroad
Meaningful Travel Tips & Tales: LGBTQ+ Perspectives: a free ebook published by Goabroad.com Get Through The TSA Safely
LGBT Rights Around the World: an interactive map from TheGuardian.com of the legal rights of people in the LGBTQIA community
OutTraveler: Provides information on LGBTQ-friendly travel around the world.
GlobalGayz: An LGBTQ travel and culture site that compiles news reports, links, stories and photo galleries for over 190 countries.
Rainbow SIG: resources like scholarships and advice guides for students studying abroad who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+)
OutRight Action International: an organization that fights for human rights for LGBTIQ people everywhere.
Free and Equal – United Nations: a global United Nations public information campaign aimed at promoting equal rights and fair treatment of LGBTQI+ people.
Trans Travel Tips: a tip sheet from the Canadian Human Rights Trust
National Center for Transgender Equality: an organization that advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people and the website includes relevant information about airport security, passports, and immigration documents… resources on how to update IDs (including passports) and rights at airport security
TransRespect vs. Transphobia Worldwide: a global research project, seeking to provide an overview of the human rights situation for trans- and gender-diverse people in different parts of the world.
Print Resources for LGBTQ Students Studying Abroad: resources from Carleton college which include suggested readings for different regions of the world

Faith Community Resources

U.S. Department of State - International Religious Freedom Report: includes report on the state of religious freedom in countries around the world
Diversity Abroad: Religion
“Connect with a Religious Community as an International Student” an article from US News & World Report
Have Halal Will Travel: provides travel guides, itineraries, accommodation options, and more for Muslim students
Zabihah: Directory of halal restaurants and stores worldwide.
Islamic Finder: Directory of prayer times, Islamic organizations, and mosques worldwide.
Muslim Internet Directory: organizations and resources worldwide.
Information about Hindu Temple locations all over the world.
World Buddhist Directory: searchable database to find Buddhist centers around the world
Church Finder: Limited international church listings.
Jewish Virtual Library: List of synagogues worldwide
World Union of Jewish Students: WUJS is an international umbrella organization comprised of 48 national independent Jewish Student Unions around the world.
KAHAL: Resources for Jewish students going abroad, including information on how to keep Kosher.

Disability Resources

Mobility International USA (MIUSA): An organization dedicated to helping students with disabilities study abroad.
“On Studying Abroad & Navigating London in a Wheelchair” – A blog post by CAPA student, Kenny Burr
“First Abroad Stories: Managing a Physical Disability Abroad”
Emerging Horizons: A resource for travel with disabilities.
Open Doors® Statistics on U.S. College-Level Study Abroad Students with Disabilities: a brief article with key information for those wanting to learn more about the number of students with disabilities who study abroad
The University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center: Students with Disabilities
The Center for Disease Control - Traveler’s Health
Students with Disabilities Abroad: Diversity Abroad
Disability Resources A-Z
Travelers with Disabilities: US Dept. of State
Disability Travel: Transitions Abroad
Abroad with Disabilities

Mental Health Resources

GoOverseas: How to Deal With Depression While Studying Abroad
University of Michigan - Resilient Traveling
Creating an Emotional Passport Video Presentation and Printable Resource to help students successfully “Culture Shift,” developed by Dr. Janice Abarbanel Study Abroad Psychologist and Health Educator, and a presentation given to MIT students getting ready to go abroad
US Department of Agriculture: Country-Specific import/export laws about bringing an emotional support animal abroad, including policies and quarantine periods.

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