Helpful Links & Information for Study Abroad Students

• Looking for a study abroad program? Visit Studyabroad.com for information on numerous study abroad programs!
  
• Peterson's Guide to Study Abroad programs
  
• The Global Student Lounge: A Study Abroad Blog
  
• Department of State website for Study Abroad Students (lots of good information on health, embassies, staying safe, emergencies abroad, etc.)
  
• Interested in studying in AUSTRALIA? Visit Australia.IIEPassport! This is a great place to start your research on Australian schools.
  
• British Council USA is the official source of accurate, comprehensive guidance on all aspects of studying in the UK
  
• Going to study in the UK & wondering if you can WORK? Visit the British Council's website on work regulations in the UK for students.
  
• US Passport Information & Application materials
  
• Planning to Study Abroad? Register on-line with the local US Embassy or Consulate abroad.
  
• Foreign Embassies of Washington, D.C. : Good information on student visas for studying abroad.
  
• Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets
  
• Interested in volunteering, working or teaching English abroad. Check out Transitions Abroad magazine for some great resources.
  
• Hostelling International
  
• Interested in Working Abroad? It's a great way to gain some international experience AND enhance your resume. Visit the BUNAC site for more information.
  
• Sunrise/sunset times around the world!
  
• How to CALL Abroad!
  
• Check out ASIRT for information on Safe International Road Travel around the world!
  
• Teach Abroad with CIEE!
  
• International Student.com has information on phone cards for traveling overseas, study abroad programs, scholarships and more. (The USM Office of International Exchange lists this link for information purposes only & does not endorse any specific programs or products offered via this site.)
  
• Which arlines fly to Berlin, London, Prague? Visit harefares for low cost European airline route information. This site is not for booking air tickets but is for informational purposes.

Other Helpful Information:

What are ECTS Credits?

ECTS is an abbreviation for European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. Many schools abroad use ECTS such as Ireland, England and others. According to the ECTS system a full load is noted below:

A Full Academic Year = 60 ECTS
One Semester = 30 ECTS

A full load of 30 ECTS credits for one semester abroad transfers back to USM as 18 credits. The individual course weighting is outlined below:

2.5
4
5
7.5
10
15
20
30
40
60

1.5
2.4
3
4.5
6
9
12
18
24
36