Travel Information
Travel Reminders
Flight itineraries
Leave copies of your flight itinerary with the International Center at Springfield College and your parents. If your host institution provides airport pick-up, be sure that you have send them your itinerary by their deadline date.
Travel plans
When you do your independent traveling, you must leave your itineraries (where you are going, where you will be staying, with whom or with what group or company you will be traveling, how long you will be gone, when you will return, how people can contact you while you are away, e.g., a cell phone number. Supply as complete information as you can. Leave this information with your parents, the International Center at Springfield College (e-mail Dr. Szewczynski), and the international center at the Study Abroad Office of your host university. Also, consider leaving this information with a fellow student who will not be traveling with you.
Baggage
Be sure to check with your specific airline carrier what you are allowed to bring in your carry-on and if you can even have a carry-on. Also, find out the maximum weight for your check-in and if you are still allowed 2 pieces of luggage to check in. Take the time and weigh your bags at home.
Do not pack your passport. Keep it on your person and check to make sure that it is signed. Put a copy of your passport in your luggage and give one to your parents. Be sure that we have a copy in your file at the International Center.
International Student ID Card
Transportation Links
Information on student airfares, railpasses, hostels, trips, travel guides and more.
Information on student airfares, railpasses, travel guides, and more.
Information on student airfares, railpasses, travel guides, tours, and more.
Schedules and prices for Western Europe and some of Eastern Europe.
Passport and Visa Links
Effective January 23, 2007, all U.S. citizens (including infants and children) will need a valid passport to travel to and from Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean (excluding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands). If any portion of your trip will take place on or after January 22, 2007, you will need a valid passport to re-enter the U.S. This policy also applies to foreign nationals of Canada, Bermuda and Mexico. Plan ahead and start the process to get your passport today. Note: Passport processing times have increased due to high volume. For more information see Passport Application Processing Times.
The U.S. Passport Service and Information including downloadable application forms, instructions, and requirements. To apply for a passport for the first time, go in person to one of the many passport acceptance facilities around the country, including many post offices or libraries. (You can find one by ZIP code at: www.iafdb.travel.state.gov. You will need to bring two photographs of yourself, proof of U. S. citizenship, like a certified birth certificate and a valid photo identification, like a driver’s license. The fee is $97.00.
A non-government service which works with the U.S. Passport Agency to return U.S. passports in less than a week for emergencies. This is one of many private rush services. There are many others to choose from. For a list go to www.napvs.org. The cost for these services vary from $130 to $200 in addition to the passport fees.
Contact information and website addresses for embassies and consulates around the world, including foreign embassies in the U.S. and U.S. embassies worldwide.
TDS provides visa services for U.S. citizens for most countries for which an entry visa is required and can also assist with visa requirements for U.S. permanent residents for many countries. They also expedite U.S. passports (new issues, renewals, amendments, additional pages). Very urgent passports may be obtained same day.
(Form DS-82) - Passport Renewal. Receipt Within 2 weeks. Surchages are non-refundable. This service is restricted to those who meet specified qualifications.
U.S. Entry/Exit requirements for non-U.S. citizens
Passport controls for citizens of VWP countries visiting the U.S.
For travel between the U.S. and the Caribbean, Latin America and Canada
Passport, visa, and health requirements for entry into foreign countries
U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens can contact foreign consular offices for more information on required documentation for entry into a specific country
U.S. passport applications, visa and traveler health/immunization information, travel tips
U.S. travel alerts, entry and exit policies, prohibited and restricted goods
Specific health information, required vaccinations for travel
Foreign Currency
Current exchange rates for U.S. dollars into 164 currencies.
Foreign currency
For cash, travelers' checks, bank drafts, and checks, check with your personal bank to see if they can provide these services.
Health and Safety Abroad
The U.S. Department of State homepage includes U.S. embassy and consulate contact information worldwide, travel warnings, and tips for travel to various regions.
Advice on health precautions for travelers by country.
Provides links to safety, health, economic, and general information for countries around the world.
HTH Worldwide specializes in providing health insurance to both international students studying in the USA and U.S. study abroad students.
Everything Else
On-line travel guides for student and budget travelers.
On-line travel guides for student and budget travelers.
On-line travel guides for student and budget travelers.
Allows you to select a type of experience abroad (travel, volunteer, study, etc.) and a country you are going to and produces a customized on-line travel guide based on these criteria.
An on-line guide to using youth hostels. Provides a general overview of what youth hostels are and a searchable database of youth hostels around the world. Also has links to on-line travel stores for railpasses, backpacks, and guidebooks.
International hostelling organization membership information.
An on-line guide to budget traveling in Europe. Provides information on packing, choosing a good pack or suitcase, where to stay, keeping in touch, and guidebook reviews.
A searchable database of internet cafes and email kiosks around the world.
A country-by-country searchable database including travel tips and cultural, accommodation, and transportation information.
Country-specific information for Asia, the Pacific, Latin America, the Carribean, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.
features first-person, cultural-experience pieces written by study abroad students, international students, volunteers and others living abroad. Selected work is also republished by major newspapers or commissioned by Glimpse partners such as National Geographic Traveler.
