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:

  1. Review all the content in the pre-departure canvas course.
  2. 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

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.

Rail Travel

Ferry/Boat Travel

Foreign Consulates & Embassies

Other