Links and Resources for Study Abroad

FGCU Exchange Programs and Faculty/Staff Led Programs and Study Tours

A number of short term programs abroad have been developed by various FGCU academic departments. For specific information, please contact the following:

The College of Business: (239) 590-73001 or Rmeza@fgcu.edu

College of Professional Studies, Division of Justice Studies:
(239) 590-7830

College of Education:
Please contact Lizzie Gonzales (239) 590-7765 or mgonzale@fgcu.edu

College of Arts and Sciences: Service Learning Projects 

International Finance and Economics Program, New York and London. Six-week academic program. For more information contact Prof. Ara G. Volcan (PHD) (239) 590-7380 or avolcan@fgcu.edu

Agencies and Programs for Studies Abroad

The links below will give you other study abroad programs provided by various agencies.

Search Engines for Study Abroad Programs:

www.studyabroad.com 
www.goabroad.com
www.studiesabroad.com
www.internabroad.com              Interning Abroad
www.teachabroad.com              Teaching Abroad
www.volunteerabroad.com         Volunteering Abroad
www.russnet.org/flagship           Study in Russia

Study Abroad Programs and Agencies

International Study Abroad Programs at Jacksonville University
American Institute for Foreign Study
Studies and Internships in Australia through AustraLearn
Study Australia  
University Studies Abroad Consortium
Arcadia University
Cultural Experiences Abroad
Academic Programs International
Athena Abroad
Lynn University
Institute for Study Abroad Butler University
Antioch College
College Year in Athens, Greece
Lessing Institute 

State of Florida University System Programs for Study Abroad

Florida State University
University of South Florida
Florida International University
Florida Atlantic University
University of Florida
University of North Florida
University of Central Florida

Working Abroad

Work Abroad: The University of Michigan Directory of Work Abroad Web Sites
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
Peace Corps
Volunteer Abroad
http://www.jobsabroad.com/search.cfm
http://www.overseasjobs.com
NAFSA – Association of International Educators Job Registry
Chronicle of Higher Education - Job Listings – International Programs 
http://www.escapeartist.com/jobs/overseas1.htm
http://us.councilexchanges.org/
http://www.monster.com 
www.offshore.hsbc.com 
http://www.careerone.com.au      Job opportunities only in Australia.

Internships Abroad

http://www.internabroad.com/search.cfm 

Safety and Travel Information

U.S. Department of State - Services and Information for American Citizens Abroad 
Promoting Safety in Study Abroad - Parents Guide 
University of Southern California - Personal Safety and Adjustment Abroad
World-Wide Website for Various Embassies 

Other Important Information

International Travel Insurance for Students  

http://www.internationalstudent.com/

Discount Air Tickets for Students

www.Studentuniverse.com     

Search Engine for Cheap Overseas Flights

www.sidestep.com

Direct Flights to Germany from Fort Myers, Florida

www.ltu.com    www.condor.com

Cheap Flights within Europe

www.ryanair.com    www.easyjet.com 

Student Loans for Study Abroad

www.myrichuncle.com
Worldstudy.gov
NAFSA - Association of International Educators 
NAFSA - Section on U.S. Students Abroad (SECUSSA) 
SECUSSA - Internet Resources for Study Abroad
American Association of Community Colleges – Global Awareness 
Mobility International USA
University of Southern California – Resources for Study Abroad 
Transitions Abroad 
IRS Publication #520 – Scholarships and Fellowships