International Education Department: St. Mary's College of Maryland

IE Events and News

Making Study Abroad Work for You: Resume Writing Tips
Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012
4:00pm
Glendening Annex

International Education External Review Student Open Forum
Thurs. Feb. 16, 2012
7:00pm
Aldom Lounge (Connected to the Campus Center)

Study Abroad Through their Eyes: Perspectives from Former Study Abroad Students
Thurs. Feb. 23, 2012
7:00pm
Aldom Lounge (Connected to the Campus Center)

Summer 2012, Fall 2012, and Academic Year 2012-13 Application Deadline
Thursday, March 1, 2012
5:00pm
230 Glendening

MIEA Scholarship for Study Abroad Application Deadline
April 2, 2012

International Education
Glendening Hall, Suite 230
240 895-4202
ie@smcm.edu

Semester in HEIDELBERG

Students with advanced skills in German may take humanities and sciences courses side-by-side with German peers in the oldest university in Germany (1386).

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Study Tours: Academic Courses Abroad with SMCM Faculty

Heath and Safety during Study Abroad

Health and safety are prime concerns of all: participants, their families, advisers, institutions that send students abroad, institutions that host them, and the staff of all organizations that operate programs. There are unique risks to overseas travel, and when incidents occur, the impact on participants and their families is often more profound because of the unfamiliarity of the context and the distance that separates participants from their primary sources of consolation and support.

Sharing the resources and information provided here with parents, guardians, or significant others in your life can help you to assess the level of risk associated with your chosen study-abroad program and planned travel.

International Travel Information

Learning about your destination prior to departure will have a significant impact on your experience. It is your responsibility to be knowledgeable about health and safety considerations in the countries and cities to which you will travel.

Resources available to facilitate your learning are:

U.S. Department of State
Centers for Disease Control: Traveler's Health
Local U.S. embassy Web sites
Overseas Security Advisory Council
The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) is a Federal Advisory Committee with a U.S. Government Charter to promote security cooperation between American business and private sector interests worldwide and the U.S. Department of State. OSAC publishes daily global security and news reports.
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Information on international security, global issues, travel advice, and country-specific information useful for all travelers, not just Australians.
Canada: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Travel Information and advisory reports for countries on all seven continents -- useful for all travelers, not just Canadians.
United Kingdom: Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Country specific travel advice, tips and answers to frequently asked questions helpful for travelers of all nationalities, not just the British.
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country: Travel Reports
The Web site contains general travel advice, as well as specific travel advisories for particular areas.
Country Background Notes published by U.S. Department of State
Coun try-Specific Web sites designed for Center for Global Education's Study Abroad Student Handbook
International newspapers
In-country newspapers (in native language and in English)
Travel and guide books

U.S. State Department Safety Recommendations

The U.S. State Department issues a variety of publications for travel and advisories for every country. These publications provide American travelers with current assessments from the State Department regarding safety and security, entrance requirements, access to medical care, and much more. Their recommendations for each country are easily accessible on the DOS Web site at http://travel.state.gov.

Before traveling to any country, you are advised to review the State Department's Country Specific Information Sheet for each country you plan to visit, as well as any Travel Alert or Travel Warnings also issued for each country.

U.S. Department of State

The Office of American Citizens Services and Crisis Management (ACS)
ACS exists to serve Americans traveling or residing abroad. They administer the Consular Information Program, which informs the public of conditions abroad that may affect their safety and security.
Source: U.S. Department of State

International Travel Information
What Are Travel Warnings, Country Specific Information & Travel Alerts?
Source: U.S. Department of State

Country Specific Information
Source: U.S. Department of State

Travel Alerts: Worldwide Caution
Source: U.S. Department of State

The State Department also issues the following travel publications, accessible on the Web:

A Safe Trip Abroad
Studying Abroad
Travel Tips for Students