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'World Citizens Guide' - abridged version

Published by Business for Diplomatic Action and Southern Methodist University, this guide is designed to "sensitize, empower, and engage young Americans to the notion of global citizenship." A new, unabridged version will soon be available in print. Please note that the World Citizens Guide web site makes use of Macromedia® FlashTM software. Go there...

Books on studying abroad

Below is a link to Cowles Library catalog's listing of books that discuss studying abroad. You can also replicate the results by going to the Online (I-LINK) Catalog and doing a "Subject" search using the words "foreign study". Go there...

Columbus World Travel Guide

"The Travel Industry's Best Selling Destination Guide. Used by travel professionals worldwide to enhance customer service, increase sales and train staff. The World Travel Guide provides all the information you'll need on EVERY destination in the world!" Go there...

Global business etiquette: a guide to international communication and customs

An essential guide for anyone studying and/or working abroad. Go there...

Long way round: chasing shadows across the world

Actor Ewan McGregor ("Moulin Rouge") and his best friend Charley Boorman present this chronicle of their endeavor to circumnavigate the globe on motorbikes, traveling for three months through some of the harshest terrain imaginable. Includes many photos. Go there...

National Geographic visual history of the world

Described as "a comprehensive and richly illustrated chronicle of world events", the encyclopedic scope of this reference resource will be useful to anyone researching study or work abroad sites. Go there...

The Travel book: a journey through every country in the world

Described as the "ultimate travel pictorial", this book features photos and descriptions of every country in the world. This item is located in the Cowles Library reference section and does not circulate. Go there...

Traveling in Australia

Below is a link to Cowles Library catalog's listing of books on traveling in Australia. You can also replicate the results by going to the Online (I-LINK) Catalog and doing a "Words or Phrase" search using the words "travel australia". Go there...

Traveling in England

Below is a link to Cowles Library catalog's listing of books on traveling in England. You can also replicate the results by going to the Online (I-LINK) Catalog and doing a "Words or Phrase" search using the words "travel england". Go there...

CIAO - Columbia International Affairs Online

Full-text source for theory and research in international affairs. Go there...

CountryWatch

Demographic, political, economic, business, cultural and environmental information about individual countries. Also includes daily news coverage. Go there...

Smithsonian Global Sound

Smithsonian Global Sound® is a virtual encyclopedia containing more than 35,000 individual tracks of music, spoken word, and natural and human-made sounds from all over the world. Go there...

'Frontiers' - journal

Below is a link to 'Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad'. Selected articles from back issues are available free for download. Go there...

Abroad View Magazine

"Featuring first-hand reports by students, recent graduates and others, the aim of Abroad View is to encourage education abroad and the acquisition of foreign languages, as well as to promote global awareness and cross-cultural understanding. Published by the non-profit Abroad View Foundation. All issues are available free online." Go there...

International Relations - journals

The following is a link to Cowles Library's journal holdings in the area of international relations. Go there...

National Geographic

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National Geographic Traveler

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Out Traveler

Travel advice for GLBT travelers. Go there...

China: a century of revolution

This DVD provides a twentieth-century history of the People's Republic of China that is a valuable primer for anyone intending to study or work there. Go there...

Genghis blues

"The story of a Paul Pena, a blind American blues musician, and his trek to Tuva to live among its inhabitants and compete in their triennial khoomei (throat singing) contest. He is accompanied by a documentary film team and Tuvinian throat singer Kongar-ol Ondar." Go there...

Globe Trekker - Australia

In this 2-disc DVD, viewers are introduced to Outback Australia, Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef, Southeast Australia and Southwest Australia by savvy and intrepid travelers. Go there...

Globe Trekker - Ireland

Traveler Ian Wright introduces viewers to the natural beauty and sociopolitical reality of the "Emerald Isle" on this hour long DVD. Go there...

Michael Palin - Himalaya

Intrepid traveler Michael Palin (of 'Monty Python' fame) takes a journey through the Himalaya region in this thrilling and humorous DVD travelogue. Go there...

National Geographic podcasts (free!)

"Download the latest nature and science news, eye-opening photography, audio travel guides, classic video clips, world music coverage, and wild animal adventures with National Geographic's free podcasts." Go there...

Rick Steves' Europe: Great Britain

Join host Rick Steves on this "lively 150-minute romp" through Britain including London, the south coast, Wales and Scotland. This DVD also includes bonus footage. Go there...

Rick Steves' Europe: Italy

On this DVD "armchair travelers can drink in the sights with this four-hour grand tour through Italy in eight half-hour 'Rick Steves' Europe' TV shows." Go there...

Rick Steves' Europe: Spain & Portugal

"Join host Rick Steves on a 2-hour Iberian odyssey through the best of Spain and Portugal in five half-hour 'Rick Steves' Europe' TV shows." Go there...

Rick Steves' Europe: travel skills special

In this 90-minute DVD Rick Steves "parlays his 25 years of travel experience into practical tips on: planning a trip, overcoming the language barrier, getting around, finding accommodations, staying safe, and more." Go there...

Sahara

"In this exhausting journey, Michael will pass through the rock of Gibraltar to Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, and beyond. His route takes him across sand-seas, along treacherous rivers, through oases, and over mountain ranges." Go there...

The Amateur Traveler - audio and video podcasts

"The Amateur Traveler is a travel show that focuses primarily on the question “where to travel to do when you get there”. It includes both a weekly audio podcast and a twice monthly video podcast. It also includes travel news and resources." Go there...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Traveler's Health

Traveler's health page from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a major operating component of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans. Go there...

CIA - World Factbook

This website is maintained by the United States Central Intelligence Agency and contains profiles of countries around the world including information about the people, geography, government and economics of the countries profiled. It is regularly updated. Go there...

Drake University Study Abroad

A link to the many international study abroad programs offered by Drake University. You can also access this Web page by visiting the Drake University International Center Web site and scrolling down. Go there...

Drake University's International Center

Below is the link to Drake University's International Center where you can find information about study abroad programs. Go there...

Fulbright Program for U.S. Students

The following is a link to the study abroad opportunities available through the prestigious, U.S. Department of State sponsored Fulbright Program. The Fulbright Program is "the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide." Go there...

Institute for Study Abroad - Butler University

Link to the semester, year, and summer study abroad programs at more than eighty prestigious universities in twelve countries, offered by IFSA Butler. Go there...

Obtaining U.S. Passports

A link to U.S. Department of State information about obtaining and/or renewing a U.S. passport for foreign travel. Go there...