About the Program

Travel

Traveling to a different country can be a difficult experience, especially if you do not know what to expect. Although the Exchange Program staff works hard to make this transition as smooth as possible, the sites listed below can help answer many of your questions, including what to pack and how much you will be spending. You will also find some sights that allow you to learn more about geographic, economic and sociodemographic characteristics, and the general and environmental health of your host country.

Basic Travel Information

• The International Travel section of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs. Consular Information Sheets are available for each country and travel warnings are posted.
• CDC Traveler's Health
• International Weather Reports
• The Currency Converter
• Time Zone Converter
• Babel Fish Translation or Google Language Tools

Geographic, Economic and Sociodemographic Information

• Geographic, Economic and Sociodemographic Information Country Reports
• Countries of the World
• Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Country Studies from the Library of Congress
• Peace Corps Country Information
• Lonely Planet Country Travel Information
• CIA Fact Book
• Country Information from National Geographic
• Country Information from The Economist
• Country Information from the World Bank

General Health Information

• World Health Organization
• Pan American Health Organization
• Pan American Health Organization - Brazil
• Pan American Health Organization - Chile

Environmental Health

• Environmental Health
• Revista Ciencia y Trabajo
• Environmental Pollution
• Indoor Air Pollution
• Occupational Health
• Pesticides