Host Country Research
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Getting to know your host country is an integral part of your preparation. Learn about your country’s history, international affairs, culture, and safety issues. You should also familiarize yourself with transportation options to and within your host country. Here are a few places to begin.
RIT’s Global Campuses
Studying abroad at one of RIT’s global campuses is the easiest and most seamless way to incorporate an international experience into your plan of study at RIT. Study abroad programs are available to RIT Croatia, RIT Dubai, and RIT Kosovo.
General Information
- U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide - the location of U.S. embassies, consulates, and missions around the world
- State Department Country Information - use the search box on the left of the State Department's website to type in the country name.
- Global Road Warrior Reference -a 92-country resource for international travelers. Available through the RIT Library (login with your RIT username and password and search for Global Road Warrior)
- The World Factbook - basic country information compiled by the CIA
- Country Watch - resource with country data, maps, and overviews
- The Library of Congress Country Guides - in-depth guides about the history of a country
Language Learning
- DuoLingo - free language learning app
- Rosetta Stone - language learning app (fee applies)
- Babbel - language learning app (fee applies)
- Clozemaster - language learning app (fee applies)
Current News and Travel Warnings
- International Online Newspapers - read news from countries around the world
- State Department Travel Warnings - travel alerts and warnings issued by the U.S. government
Flights and Other Transportation
- Student Universe - compare student fares among airlines
- Lufthansa GenerationFly - find student fares on Lufthansa using your .edu email address
- Kayak - compare fares across all airlines
- Cheapflights
- Eurail - a summary of the main rail network in most European countries
- Interactive International Bike Sharing maps - learn about where to pick up a bike in most major cities