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Students Studying Abroad: A Library Guide

A guide to the UVM Libraries for study abroad students

Learn about your destination

 www.worldatlas.com

Suggested starting points

 

Europa World : Up-to-date country background info.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations : Detailed country info.
World Newspapers and Magazines: Read news from your destination country.

 

Comprehensive guide to country background information resources:
UVM Libraries Country Research Guide

 

 

 

Electronics checklist

  • Check with your cell phone service provider to understand international calling and data charges. Explore all your communication options.
  • Remember all your chargers and power cords.
  • Check the electricity standard in your destination country and bring power adapters if necessary.
  • Make a plan for backing up valuable data.  Use the cloud, external drives, flash drives. 
  • Make sure you have installed all your security updates on your devices.
  • Check the state of electricity in your destination.  Are there power surges, frequent power outages, slow network speeds?  Plan accordingly.