Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Abroad

ISEP’s curated lists of recommended programs and resources for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds in international education.

Learn more about ISEP’s resources for health and safety abroad.

Our country handbooks provide an overview of what to expect while abroad, with information on educational systems, visa regulations, health and safety, daily life, and additional resources.

DA Global has created travel guides for specific countries in their BeGlobali Articles & Resources page.

Explore scholarship opportunities offered by ISEP, our partners, and external scholarship organizations.

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is a nonprofit organization that provides financial resources to support underrepresented students in the U.S. pursuing study abroad opportunities.

This page offers more information about popular ways that ISEP students have funded their study abroad experiences through outside entities.

Use ISEP’s budgeting resources to determine the total cost of your study abroad experience.

If you plan to travel to other countries during breaks or on weekends, use this budgeting tool to determine the average costs for travelers in specific destinations.

This tool will allow you to determine exchange rates for the location you will be studying abroad.

PWNA is a non-profit organization that offers scholarships and funding to Native American students through programs such as the American Indian Education Fund. This page offers additional information about resources available to Native American students interested in studying abroad.

CNAY offers programs and resources that support Native youth in pursuing their education and giving back to their communities. Visit their Active Programs page to learn more about available fellowship opportunities.

The United Nations Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) hosts the indigenous students’ education conference is held every year and gathers indigenous students from all over the world.

An interactive map of the world that uses crowd-sourced survey data to report on the level of safety and progressive legislation regarding LGBTQ+ identities.

Learn about program options that foster inclusive and unique learning opportunities for LGBTQ+ students.

This is a glossary of terms to aid with the understanding of transgender and nonbinary identities.

GlobalGayz is a travel and culture website focused on LGBT-Gay life worldwide.

This is an explanation of the term “genderqueer” and how that may apply to non-binary gender identities.

Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) as an organization focuses on providing knowledge and support for transgender individuals who are interested in being abroad.

An article from the Harvard Global Support Services Navigating Your Identities Abroad series focused on providing various resources for LGBTQ+ travelers abroad.

A comprehensive guide on considerations that LGBTQ+ individuals should take while traveling, including strategies on how to come out while abroad.

The website has resources for professionals in the field and for students who identify as LBGTQ+. The group has a newsletter, organizes events, and shares articles to educate and support the community. They offer internal scholarships and information about external scholarships for LGBTQ+ students.

This organization works on LGBTIQ advocacy and research in 6 regions of the world. They organize webinars and have the previous webinars registered and accessible on the website.

Municipal and public facility that provides information, advice and direct assistance services on sexual and gender diversity for the LGBTQ+ community in Barcelona.

A map showing LGBTQ+ laws and policies around the world. It is published every year with new data collected from the State Sponsor Homophobia report.

This non-profit organization works to empower people with disabilities to have international exchange and development experiences. There are many resources on the website to support professionals and U.S. American students going abroad or international students going to the U.S., including scholarship and financial opportunities.

Information from the U.S. State Department for students traveling abroad with disabilities or medical equipment.

This organization was created by an American with a disability who studied abroad. It provides practical resources for professionals and travelers with disabilities to handle disability-related issues while abroad.

Accessible travel guides and advice from a wheelchair user, focused on helping make travel more accessible for all.

DA’s guide for supporting students with disabilities.

A short guide on how to take care of Black hair while abroad.

A first-hand experience of what to expect and consider as a Black traveler and student abroad.

Things to consider for minority group members who study outside of the U.S.

A variety of travel guides for specific countries. The Diversity & Inclusion Climate section provides information on how certain identities might be seen or treated in that country.

Recently recorded conversations about preparing for and undertaking study/travel abroad, and navigating Black identity outside the U.S.

Stories of study abroad & transformational travel from people of color

A platform for black travelers to share or learn about travel experiences.

This article explores some of the scholarly and professional research on international student experiences navigating race (and ethnicity, to an extent) in the U.S. For students studying in the U.S., the section entitled “Coping and Thriving in American Higher Education and Society” may be particularly helpful.

A Nigerian students speaks about her experience as an international student studying in the U.S.

Letters for Black Lives is a set of crowdsourced, multilingual, and culturally-aware resources aimed at creating a space for open and honest conversations about racial justice, police violence, and anti-Blackness in our families and communities.

This resource is from ISEP’s website and gives more information for families about the study abroad process.

Information from DA Global for First-Generation students traveling abroad.

A free e-book from Go Abroad for First-Generation students looking to study abroad.

This article from Go Abroad outlines tips for traveling abroad for the first time.

Tips from ISEP for adjusting to a new and different culture.

This report by the U.S. Department of State describes the status of religious freedom, government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies promoting religious freedom in nearly every country and territory throughout the world.

A resource for finding Roman Catholic masses in English while abroad.

From wearing hijab to eating halal, this article provides tips for Muslim students interested in going abroad.

Have Halal, Will Travel (HHWT) is lifestyle platform that enables Muslims to explore the world without compromising their faith by providing halal food guides, itinerary suggestions, and more.

Tips for eating Halal foods while traveling.

This video provides Halal travel places/ideas, Halal food/restaurants, and travel Dua(s) such as Isthikhara Dua.

KAHAL empowers young Jewish travelers from around the world to explore Jewish identity through meaningful connection and exchange of experiences, values, and cultures.

Advice from a Jewish student about things to know before studying abroad.

Things to keep in mind as a Jewish student before departing on your study abroad experience.

Eight tips for keeping kosher while traveling.

A YouTube channel that focuses on finding kosher options at home and abroad.