Travel Resources
Pre-Departure Orientations
EdAbroad mandatory Pre-Departure Orientations for study abroad, Global Learning faculty-led, exchange, and internship participants departing in summer, fall, or academic year.
Pre-Departure Steps to Complete:
- Review all the content in the pre-departure canvas course.
- Attend both the mandatory pre-departure sessions in person:
- Session 1: Mindful Travel: Navigating Culture & Identity Abroad, Wednesday, 5/21, 4:30-6:30pm, Fraser Hall 201.
- Session 2: Responsible Travel: Health, Safety & Security, Thursday, 5/22, 4:30-6:30pm, Fraser Hall 201.
Air Travel
- Allegiant Air
- YVR deals.com - cheap flights out of Vancouver, BC
- Cheapflights.com: Helping you plan your next travel adventure
- EasyJet
- Eurowings
- Google Flight Search
- Hopper: Predicts prices and helps you book your flights and hotels at the right time, saving you up to 40%.
- IcelandAir
- momondo: Compare cheap flights and hotels
- Omio: Cheap flights to Europe
- RyanAir
- Skyscanner: Compares millions of flights to find you the cheapest deal, fast
- StudentUniverse.com: Student discounts on travel
- Transavia
- Travel Startups: These 12 startups help you book flights, find the right hotel room, assemble an itinerary and save money — they'll help you land amazing vacations at better prices than ever
Accommodations
- Go Overseas: Everything You Need to Know About Study Abroad Housing
- Airbnb: Rent from people around the world
- TripAdvisor Reviews on hotels, trip planning, things to do all around the globe
- Bakpak Guide to Europe: Download free copies of Europe Hostels & Travel Guides
- Casamundo: More than 50,000 holiday homes throughout Europe!
- Couchsurfing: Connect with new friends all around the world
- Hotel Tonight: Good deals on last minute hotels
- Hostelling International: Discover the real hostel experience
- Hostelworld: Meet your people
- HouseTrip: offers an alternative to hotels, providing space, flexibility, privacy and value
- Travel Startups: These 12 startups help you book flights, find the right hotel room, assemble an itinerary and save money — they'll help you land amazing vacations at better prices than ever
- WWU Off-Campus Living
- A Guide to Housing: Navigating your Housing Situation Before & After you Study Abroad
- WWU Off-Campus Housing Marketplace Tour: How to search for roommates/lease takeovers, or short term housing
- On Campus Housing (Residence Halls) Timeline for Housing applications on campus
- Students studying abroad fall quarter will want to cancel for fall during spring quarter to avoid late fees. They can reapply for winter quarter housing Oct. 15.
- Students studying abroad during winter quarter would move out of housing at the end of fall, and reapply for spring quarter January 15.
- Students studying abroad during spring quarter would move out of housing at the end of winter and reapply for fall housing Feb. 1.
- WWU EdAbroad can notify University Housing to break your housing contract if you are currently living on campus and need to move out mid year to study abroad, email EdAbroad@wwu.edu for assistance.
- Questions? Contact Housing@wwu.edu or call 360-650-6565.
Bus Travel
Rail Travel
- Citymapper
- Trains and Rail Passes -Rick Steves
- Eurail (for non-European residents)
- EuroStar
- InterRail (for European residents and students living in Europe for six consecutive months or longer)
- Norwegian State Railways
- Rail Europe
- Japan Rail Pass
- Japan Rail Pass Fare Calculator
- Omio
- Rail passes around the world
Ferry/Boat Travel
- European Ferries by Rick Steves
- Blue Star Ferries (Mediterranean)
- P&O Ferries (North Sea, Britain)
- Trasmediterranea (Spain)
- Viking Line (Baltic Sea)
Finances
- EdAbroad Financial Worksheet
- Cost of Living Abroad Compare cost of living around the world to consider which countries are the most cost effective!
- Cost of Living Abroad Comparisons Compare cost of living abroad to costs in your hometown, food, rent, etc.
- Universal Currency Converter XE.com
- Western Union: Send and receive money anywhere
- Using Credit Cards Abroad - OSAC.pdf
- Using Credit Cards While Studying Abroad - Credit Card Insider
- Travel Credit Card Guide from MyThreeCents
- How to Travel Hack Responsibly
- Consumer Affairs Best Travel Credit Cards
- Wise: Connect your Money Worldwide
Postal Mailing
Stress Reduction
Passports & Visas
- Passport Information - U.S. Department of State
- WWU EdAbroad Passport Information
- Students Abroad – U.S. Department of State
- Passport Fee Calculator
- Visa Free or 'Visa Light' Study Abroad Programs
- Schengen Visa Calculator
- Schengen Visa Information
- Obtaining a Second Passport (for a Visa or back-to-back study abroad locations)
- A New Rule is Coming for Americans Travelling to Europe - Forbes June, 2022
- ISEP Country Handbook Guides
Culture Shock
Calling & Communications
- Airalo: Stay connected, wherever you travel, at affordable rates
- App: Google Translate
- App: Line
- Mobal International Cell Phones
- Cellhire
- Skype
- Smart Phone Apps for Study Abroad
- Best Smartphone Apps for Studying Abroad
- App: Snapchat
- Tips for using your phone abroad
- Telestial Wireless Solutions for Travelers
- T-Mobile International Plan
- International and Travel SIM Cards
- How International Roaming Really Works
- Verizon: A guide to internet access while traveling and vacationing abroad
- Best International Travel Plans 2022
- App: Viber
- App: WhatsApp
- Student Stories EdAbroad Blogs
- WWU Education Abroad Facebook Page
Foreign Consulates & Embassies
Country Specific Information
- U.S. Department of State
- USA StudyAbroad - Department of State
- Center for Global Education
- City Maps 2 Go Offline Maps: Pre-download maps that you can use when you are offline
- Go Overseas
- Let’s Go Travel Guide
- Hostel World
- Study in Australia
- CDC App: Can I Eat This?
- CDC App: TravWell
Other
- International Student Identity Card (ISIC): Student discounts around the world
- World Geography Quiz
- Her Packing List: Site for female packing and travel gear advice
- Matador Community: Travelers of the World, Unite!
- Radio Garden: Listen live to radio stations all around the world!
- Smart Phone Apps for Study Abroad
- Travel Startups: These 12 startups help you book flights, find the right hotel room, assemble an itinerary and save money — they'll help you land amazing vacations at better prices than ever
- Tripit: Organize your travel itinerary in one place, accessible with and without Wi-Fi
- Skyscanner: Compare costs of flights, hotels and travel budgets
- Affordable Colleges Online Study Abroad Resource
- GoinGlobal: Jobs here, there, everywhere