Berea College

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Thinking about studying abroad? We offer peer advising as an essential resource for students on campus.

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Peer advisors are students who have previously studied abroad and who wish to encourage other students to do the same. Peer advisors offer engaging student perspectives on the whole process, from start to finish.

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Peer advisors are the first people that prospective Education Abroad participants should meet with when starting the process, or when questions arise.

They can offer perspectives, and direct you to resources, on:

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Advising typically runs Monday through Thursday evenings during the semester in <a href="https://next.berea.edu/woods-penniman">Woods-Penn</a> 207.. Exact hours will be posted by the first week of class each semester.

No appointment is necessary! Walk in and get your questions answered.

You can also e-mail <a href="mailto:abroad@berea.edu">abroad@berea.edu</a> with questions. Keep in mind that the Education Abroad Advisor will refer you to Peer Advising as a first step when you are ready to meet in person.

And, if you have studied abroad and are passionate about helping others to do the same, we encourage you to join the team! Consider becoming a peer advisor as a secondary position once you return to campus.

Here are some helpful links to get you started as you think ahead to your time abroad.

If you find a resource that you think should be added, please send it to abroad@berea.edu. We are always looking for new and relevant information!

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Connect with Berea's <a href="https://www.berea.edu/disability-and-accessibility-services">Disability and Accessibility Services Office</a>

<a href="https://www.nafsa.org/_/File/_/InternationalEducator/EducationAbroadNovDec05.pdf">Planning Ahead</a>
Mental health is recognized as a priority for students and international educators.

<a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/traveling-with-disabilties.html">Travelers with Disabilities</a>
A resource from the U.S. State Department

<a href="http://www.miusa.org/ncde">Americans Abroad</a>
An organization dedicated to inclusion and access to international opportunities

<a href="https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/disability">Traveling with a Disability</a>
Information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control

<a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/diabetes/traveling-with-diabetes">Traveling with Diabetes</a>
Provided by Johns Hopkins Medicine

<a href="https://diabetes.org/tools-support/know-your-rights/what-can-i-bring-with-me-on-plane">What Can I Bring With Me on the Plane?</a>
Another resource for travelers with diabetes

<a href="https://legacy.berea.edu/cie/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/07/educationabroad_iesept_oct.pdf">Students with Disabilities Studying Abroad</a>
An article from the International Educator journal.

<a href="https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/how-students-with-disabilities-can-study-abroad">7 Tips for Studying Abroad with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions</a>

<a href="https://www.iesabroad.org/taxonomy/term/88001/all#sthash.ooqktovK.domVkzyM.dpbs">IES Student Blog for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities</a>
A handful of stories from students

<a href="http://www.miusa.org/resource/tipsheet/15mentalhealthpreparations">Mobility International on Mental Health</a>
Did you know that 16.8% of U.S. college students who identify as having a mental health disability have studied abroad by their senior year? This is almost exactly the same percentage as students who don't identify this way (17.1%).*

*According to the National Survey on Student Engagement (2014) <a href="http://www.miusa.org/resource/tipsheet/mentalhealthsuccess">http://www.miusa.org/resource/tipsheet/mentalhealthsuccess</a>

Mental Health, Disabilities, and Chronic Conditions

<a href="https://www.iesabroad.org/study-abroad/student-diversity-access/resources/lgbtq">ES LGBTQ+ &amp; Ally Resources</a>
IES offers several study abroad options as a provider which includes a variety of materials in regards to diversity. You can find travel information, alumni stories, and scholarships all related to LGBTQIA+ experiences. There is an additional section specifically for gender identity and allyship.

<a href="https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/what-i-learned-lgbt-studying-abroad">Go Overseas – 9 Major Life Lessons I Learned </a>
An LBGTQIA+ student who studied in France offers some advice.

<a href="https://umabroad.umn.edu/students/identity/lgbtqia/consider">Things to Consider</a>
A resource from the University of Minnesota

LGBTQIA+

<a href="https://studyabroad.georgetown.edu/hoya-identities-abroad/gender">Questions to Ask</a>
Gender: Travel and safety tips and suggestions

<a href="https://www.brandeis.edu/abroad/resources/identity-culture/women-abroad.html">4 Common Problems</a>

Female Travelers

You may be wondering what to expect in terms of how others may perceive your racial and ethnic background.

<a href="https://www.diversityabroad.com/guides/diversity-and-inclusion-abroad-guide/racial-ethnic-minority-students-abroad">Questions and Student Perspectives</a>
A Diversity Abroad resource

<a href="https://www.brandeis.edu/abroad/resources/identity-culture/diversity.html">Things to Consider</a>
A resource from Brandeis University

<a href="https://www.colgate.edu/docs/default-source/default-document-library/race-and-ethnicity-abroad.pdf?sfvrsn=0">Preparation</a>
A resource from Colgate University

Race & Ethnicity

<a href="https://study-abroad.uchicago.edu/religion-and-spiritual-life-abroad">Religion and Spiritual Life Abroad</a>
This University of Chicago resource offers some advice on how to navigate religious and spiritual experiences while abroad.

<a href="https://www.northwestern.edu/studyabroad/guide/identity-and-diversity/religion-and-spirituality-abroad/index.html">Identity and Diversity</a>
This Northwestern University resource links to sites that cover Agnosticism and Humanism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.

<a href="https://studyabroad.gwu.edu/religious-non-religious-students-abroad">Religious and Non-Religious Students Abroad</a>
This resource from The George Washington University suggests a few tips on how to make the most out of your experience.

Spirituality

<a href="https://www.allergicliving.com/2017/01/12/studying-abroad-food-allergies-experience-not-missed/">Allergic Living</a>
Advice on how to prepare for your time abroad when dealing with food allergies.

Resources for students planning to study abroad