Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility Abroad

This resource provides an overview of common American Cultural understandings, cross-cultural communication, and tips for Americans who may be interested in traveling abroad.

These are financial resources for Under-Represented Students in US Study Abroad and the available funds change every year.

These are the gold standard for international inclusion guidelines and are supplemented by a range of member only options for Diversity Abroad.

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.

This is a resource that outlines tips and tricks that commuter students should keep in mind when deciding to study abroad and when choosing the right program for them.

This article outlines the many ways for students to make study abroad affordable, including scholarships, grants, and using existing financial aid.

This article outlines the many ways for students to make study abroad affordable, including scholarships, grants, and using existing financial aid.

American Indian education fund, information for Native Americans.

Center for Native American Youth, programs focused on education, social engagement, and support for students.

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.

A listing of 13 ISEP members who ranked on the American Ranking System, Campus Pride, as the best places for LGBTQ+ students to study, based on level of comfort, amount of resources, and advocacy networks.

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

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

The Transgender equality center focuses on compiling resources for transgender individuals who are interested in being abroad.

The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) has put together specific considerations for Transgender individuals to lay out what to expect during travel.

The US Department of State has put together a checklist of resources as well as links to specific country pages to understand more about how being an LGBTQ+ traveler may affect your experience abroad.

A report from the Pew Research Center, highlights 39 countries’ cultural attitudes toward homosexuality.

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

The website has resources for professionals in the field and for students. The group has a newsletter, organizes events and shares articles. They offer scholarships and information about other 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.

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

Another map with sexual orientation laws in the world. Its published every year with data collected from the State Sponsor Homophobia report.

This organization works to empower people with disabilities to have international exchange and international development experiences. There a many resources on the website to support professionals and also US American students going abroad or international students going to the US.

Organization created by a US American with a disability who studied abroad. Provides practical resources for professionals and travelers with disabilities to handle disability-related issues while abroad.

Guides and advice for accessible wheelchair traveling.

Diversity Abroad’s guide for supporting students with disabilities.

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

An overview 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

This article outlines the many ways for students to make study abroad affordable - including scholarships, grants, and using existing financial aid.

Determine the cost of living of your study abroad destination by visiting the country handbook.

Learn more about the scholarships that ISEP offers for students on a budget.

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

Use ISEP’s budget calculator to determine the total cost of your study abroad experience.

Use ISEP’s budget calculator 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 to a specific destinations.

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

While abroad, we recommend using money manager platforms like Mint to help manage expenses and plan savings for trips.

This ISEP blog post outlines tips and tricks for saving money while studying abroad.