Studying Abroad can be a memorable college experience and a useful addition to your resume. This information identifies various study abroad programs and resources to prepare you for a study abroad experience.
Books in the College Library Career Collection
[Click on the call number following the title to check availability of print copies in UW-Madison libraries.]
Unofficial Guide to Study Abroad (by Ann M. Moore)
LB 1696 M66 2000
IIEPassport: Short-Term Study Abroad
Peterson's Learning Adventures Around the World
LC
6681 P48
Books in College Library Reference Collection
Insider's Guide to Study Abroad (by Ann M. Moore)
LB 1696 M65 2000
Study Abroad
LB 2338 S86
Peterson's Study Abroad [3rd latest edition in the Career
Collection]
LB 2376 P46
Books & Databases in Campus Libraries
MadCat --Books on studying abroad can be found in MadCat, the UW-Madison Library Catalog. Copy and paste the following sample searches into the MadCat search box.
Use a BASIC search and select SUBJECT BROWSESample SUBJECT BROWSE searches:
Use a BASIC search and select RELEVANCE
Sample RELEVANCE search:
To find the most current books, enter your search. When the results list displays, click on the arrow in the SORT AGAIN box and select DATE (NEWEST FIRST).
More hints for searching MadCat are available at: Using MadCat to Find Information on Careers
Campus Resources
Global Gateway
-- UW-Madison International Institute and Office of International Studies and Programs -- guide to study abroad and to international fellowship competitions, research grants and scholarship opportunities. 268 Bascom Hall (262-9833).
HELP International Study in the UW system -- University of Wisconsin System -- this site is useful to assess your study abroad interests and gives essential travel information. HELP also describing study abroad programs offered by the UW System.
International Academic Programs: learn about study abroad programs offered through UW-Madison
Wisconsin Union Travel Center-- University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union Travel Center--information and links on studying and traveling abroad.
Internet Sites
Peterson's Study Abroad Channel -- offers a searchable database of summer and semester study abroad programs and articles related to studying abroad.
The College Board International Education -- a database of contact information for international study programs. Includes address, telephone, and website resources.
StudyAbroad.com -- this site has information on study abroad programs offered by various universities and useful information for students who are preparing to study abroad.
Study Abroad Links -- this "searchable webguide" is a directory of study abroad programs listed by country and special categories. The site includes a resource section for travel preparation and financial aid.