Other cultures may value diversity differently and diversity may be more or less embraced in the culture you will be living in. It's important to do some research beforehand to understand how your host culture values diverse characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, etc.
General
- Dealing with Stereotypes Abroad - Diversity Abroad
- Connecting with Diverse Communities Abroad - CIEE Resource Guide (focus on Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Madrid, Paris, Rome)
Students of Color
- Diversity Abroad resources
- Black students abroad (student blog post) - GoAbroad.com
- All Abroad - website with resources for African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino/a, and Native American students
- Meaningful Travel Tips & Tales: Latinx Perspectives - e-book from GoAbroad.com
- Advice & Resources for Black Students Abroad
- Studying Abroad as a Woman of Color (student blog post)
- Getting Funding to Go Abroad - video recording from Black+Abroad, Virginia Commonwealth University
- What I wish I had known about study abroad - video recording from Black+Abroad, Virginia Commonwealth University
First Generation Students
- First Generation Students Abroad eBook - GoAbroad.com
LGBTQ+ Students
- Tips for Packing Your LGBTQ+ Suitcase for Study Abroad - video from USAC Study Abroad
- LGBTQ+ Travel and Passport Information - U.S. Department of State
- LGBTQ+ Travel Tips - U.S. Department of State
- TSA Info. for trans passengers (passenger's rights during airport screening) - Transportation Security Administration
- LGBTQ+ Study Abroad Guide - excellent guide from GoAbroad.com
- LGBTQ+ Students Abroad - resources from Diversity Abroad
- ILGA website - supports LGBTI worldwide through advocacy and research projects
- Global laws and attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals (includes world map) - ILGA website
- International Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association - a global organization against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity
- LGBTQ+ & Ally Resources - IES Abroad
- NAFSA: Rainbow Special Interest Group - resources to help LGBTQ+ students studying abroad
- Asian Gay & Lesbian Resources - resources for students traveling to Eastern Asia
Students with Disabilities
- Disability Travel and Recreation Resources - accessible travel planning locations
- Mobility International - creating a world of equal opportunity for disabled travelers
- Making it Happen Video - video about studying abroad as a disabled student
- Survival Strategies for Going Abroad: A Guide for People with Disabilities (book) - twenty travelers with disabilities share their resources for study abroad
- Global Access News International Disability Links - links to tips, tools, and resources
- Center for Disease Control: Travelers' Health - Travelers with Disabilities - rights of travelers with disabilities
- Rick Steve's Tips for Travelers with Disabilities - how to plan for travel with disabilities
- VR Support for Study Abroad (General) - tips on securing VR support for study abroad
- VR Support for a Personal Assistant Abroad - vocational rehabilitation support for a personal assitant while studying abroad
- Abroad with Disabilities - website with information and resources for traveling abroad with a disability
Autistic Travelers
- "Why I'm Glad I Went Abroad": Autistic Travelers Share Top 10 Reasons - from Mobility International
- Tips by and for Autistic Travelers - from Mobility International
Women Travelers
- Tips for Solo Women Travelers - how to stay safe in Europe
- Women Abroad - resources from Diversity Abroad
- Journeywoman: The Premier Travel Resource for Women - an online travel resource for women
- Journeywoman – Cultural Focused Clothing Advice by Country
Religious Diversity