Racial, Ethnic Minority Students

• Top 10 Reasons for African American Students to Go Abroad– some things to consider from Transitions Abroad
• Diversity is Good article about Minority & Students of Color Abroad
• Being Black in an African Country — an article by an ASU student on her experience in Morocco, sharing how she turned a harsh reality into a positive experience
• Diversity Issues in Study Abroad – a collection of quotes by Brown University students about their experiences abroad
• Asian, black students benefit most from study abroad – a report from the UK’s Education International Unit outlining the benefits for minority students
• My Very Personal Taste of Racism Abroad – a New York Times essay from an African-American woman who had an eye-opening experience due to a series of troubling racial encounters while studying abroad in Italy
• Project for Learning Abroad, Training and Outreach (PLATO) – resources and scholarship opportunities meant to encourage and support study abroad among minority students
• Scholarships for Multicultural Students – list published by Michigan State University with more scholarship opportunities specifically for racial and ethnic minority students
• U.S. Embassy Information – find contact information for the local U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your host country (be sure to save this resource in your phone!)
• The African American Experience on Study Abroad: A Closer Look at the Student Perspective.
• Arizona State University Racial and Ethnic Minority Students page
• Western Michigan University Ethnicity Abroad page

First Generation Students

• Arizona State University First-Generation Students page
• Western Michigan University First Generation Students Abroad page
• GoAbroad First Gen. Students Abroad Tips and Tales

LGBTQ+ Resources

CIE is available to talk with you about any special topics, or choosing a program that is right for you.

DACAmented Students

• Arizona State University’s DACAmented Study Abroad Page
• USCIS FAQs – Frequently asked questions of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Application for Advance Parole — official I-131 application through USCIS
• Catholic Legal Immigration Network – a webinar further explaining Advance Parole for DACA recipients
• Traveling Abroad with DACA – A Facebook group that posts the latest updates on the Advance Parole application

Students with Disabilities

• Mobility International USA
• Disability Resources A-Z
• Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide
• U.S. State Department – Travelers with Disabilities
• Transitions Abroad – Disability Travel