Student Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
TWU Resources
Downloadable Resources
- Program Comparison Tool [Google Sheets]
- Course Mapping Sheet [PDF]
- A Guide to Education Abroad Scholarship Applications [PDF]
- TWU Education Abroad Budget Estimator [PDF]
- Travel Assistance ID Card [PDF]
Culture and Wellbeing Abroad
Studying and interning abroad can present students with rewarding lifelong experiences that can challenge their perceptions of themselves and the world around them. We tend to define ourselves using different features of our personalities, backgrounds, and physical appearance. We use these characteristics to distinguish ourselves as individuals and help us understand how we entwine in the larger context of American culture.
When preparing yourself to be immersed in another culture, it is important to consider all the different ways that you move through the world as an individual, recognizing how you might be perceived abroad as well as how you want to present yourself to your host community.
As you consider international travel, it’s important to recognize that different facets of yourself may impact your experience abroad and feeling of belonging in unique ways. The following resources will help you prepare to travel.
First-Generation
- TWU Center for First-Generation Students
- Pre-Departure Guide: Studying Abroad As A First-Generation Student
- The First Generation Students Study Abroad Guide (free eBook)
Health and Wellbeing
- TWU Health and Wellbeing
- TWU Student Health Insurance
- TWU Student Mental Health Services
- Mental Health Wellness Abroad
- Tips For Traveling With Panic Disorder and Anxiety
- How to Manage Depression While Abroad
- It's a Mind Game: Studying Abroad with Anxiety
- Emergency Resources
- Being Well Abroad Resources
Access and Ability
- TWU Disability Services for Students
- Americans Going Abroad (MIUSA)
- Travelers with Disabilities (U.S. Department of State)
- Deaf International Exchange Opportunities
- Google Adds Wheelchair-Accessible Routes to Google Maps
- The Ultimate Guide to Studying Abroad With a Disability
- Seek the World: Deaf Travel
- Blind and Low-Vision Tips for Going Abroad
- 7 Tips for Studying Abroad with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions
Race/Ethnicity
- How White People Can Talk to Each Other About Disrupting Racism
- Meaningful Travel Tips and Tales: African American Perspectives
- Some Tips for Students of Minority Populations Studying Abroad in Spain
- Navigating Spain as a Black Person
- Experiencing Japan as a Black Woman
- Managing Black Hair Abroad
- What Traveling to Every Country in the World Taught Me About Race
LGBTQIA+
- LGBTQI+ Travelers (U.S. Department of State)
- Selecting Your Gender Marker on Your Passport
- Equaldex: Explore the progress of LGBTQ+ rights across the world
- Outright International
- International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA)
- Queer Identity in Korea
- Tips For Hassle-Free (ish) Travel For Transgender and Nonbinary Folks
- Air Travel Tips for Transgender Students Studying Abroad
Religion
- The Pluralism Project
- Reflections on Studying Abroad as a Muslim Woman
- Keeping the Faith: Religious Differences and Experiences Abroad
- IES: Religion and Spirituality Resources
Heritage Seekers
- Tips for Heritage Seekers Traveling Abroad
- ​Heritage Travel: What it is & How it Can Benefit You
- On Belonging: Studying Abroad in Asia as an Asian American/Heritage Learner
- Traveling While Latino
- An (Arab-) American in Jordan
- Exploring My Mexican Identity in Mexico
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