Resources

American Adventures Venture Everywhere
Lead adventure travel for teens in diverse places such as Alaska, the Galapagos, and Vietnam.

Big World
A website with travel links, adventure sports articles, and a hearty dose of inspiration for the young globetrotter.

Cost of Living Calculator
Compare the cost of living in different U.S. cities.

Ethical Traveler
A project of the Earthy Island Institute based in San Francisco possessing a broad range of expertise in the fields of travel, environment, economy, health and world policy.

The Froghouse
An online guidebook plus social networking for student and young travelers abroad.

Go Abroad
Considered one of the best sites for those contemplating overseas moves. You can search by country or subject to access extensive listings. While you're at it, check out their newer creations: InternAbroad, VolunteerAbroad, and TeachAbroad.

Green Dream Jobs
A database of environmental jobs.

Hip Kits
Hip Kits offers college care packages and gifts for students.

International Travel and Study Abroad (MSU Libraries)

One World
A website with news, jobs, and volunteer positions in the international, relief, human rights, and development arenas.

Right to Play
Organization that places experienced volunteers for one to two year periods in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East to promote sport and play activities.

Transitions Abroad
A Web portal for work, study, travel, and living abroad and a tool that independent travelers can use to find the timely facts they need—where to go, who to see, where to stay, how to get off the tour bus and go beyond the postcards.

University of Michigan International Center
An information resource center within the University of Michigan's International Center which provides information about options for study, work, and travel abroad.

U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Schools
Government site created to promote quality educational opportunities at the elementary and secondary level for dependents of American citizens carrying out our programs and interests of the U.S. Government abroad.

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms
Organization that provides a list of farms across the globe—some commercial and other co-operatives—that are pursuing a simple, sustainable lifestyle and that welcome volunteer assistance in exchange for housing.