Resources
Scott’s Cheap Flights
Scott’s Cheap Flights has discounted flight deals to cities all over world. Sign up for their free or premium subscription to get cheap flight deals straight to your inbox. I scored a roundtrip flight to Japan for $420!
Klook
Klook offers discounted attraction tickets, unique tour experiences and more.
Tripadvisor
Search hotels, vacation rentals, tours, restaurants, and things to do in the city or country you’re visiting. You can even create a “Trip” and save information you want to refer to later.
Expedia
Explore flights, hotels, car rentals, things to do, and more. I use Expedia for most of my domestic flights and international hotels. Sometimes airfare/hotels are cheaper directly from their website. Expedia is a good search engine to start but before booking, check the airline/hotel’s direct website for possible cheaper rates.
Google Flights
Search engine for domestic and International flights. Google Flights shows you the price for flights on every day of the year, so you can see what dates are cheapest to book flights. Great search engine to find cheap flights.
U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories
This website provides information regarding country travel advisories. Travel advisory levels range from 1 (Exercise normal precautions) to 4 (Do not travel). Website also provides information on a country’s entry, exit, visa, health requirements, and more.
U.S. Passport Application and Information
For U.S. citizens, a U.S. passport is your ticket to the world. Apply or renew a U.S. passport through the U.S. Department of State. It may get confusing so read everything thoroughly!
Washington State University First-Generation Abroad
First-Generation Abroad is Washington State University’s study abroad program designed exclusively for students who are first in their family to attend college. If you attend Washington State, check out this program!
The University of Texas at Austin First Abroad Scholarship
The First Abroad Scholarship supports first-generation students planning for a study abroad experience. It is a one-time scholarship of $3,000 used to fund participation in a UT-approved study abroad program. This scholarship is ideal for first-generation students that know they want to study abroad but have not yet chosen a program. Recipients work with a program coordinator to explore options, learn about funding opportunities, and establish an academic plan for education abroad.
The University of Arkansas Global Opportunity Passport Project
The University of Arkansas Office of Study Abroad has won a nationally competitive grant program with the Institute of International Education, providing scholarships to cover the costs of approximately 25 passports for Pell-eligible and other qualifying U.S. freshmen. The American Passport Project is designed to remove the first barrier for study abroad — funding for a passport. The program is designed to promote equity in study abroad and support member institutions of the Institute of International Education in their efforts to encourage students to go abroad who would otherwise not participate in an international experience as part of their college education.