Identity Abroad
The following section highlights key considerations and EDI resources for students from a variety of backgrounds. We encourage students to explore these sections to understand how global learning and travel are experienced from diverse perspectives.
If you have any questions along the way, the Education Abroad team is here to assist students and connect students to the appropriate resources and supports.
Indigenous Students
To help you learn more about global learning abroad for Indigenous students check out the following resources.
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Racialized Students
To help you learn more about global learning abroad for racialized students check out the following resources.
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2SLGBTQIA Students
To help you learn more about global learning abroad for 2SLGBTQIA Students students check out the following resources.
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Students with Disabilities
To help you learn more about global learning abroad for students with disabilities check out the following resources.
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Students of Faith Communities
To help you learn more about global learning abroad for students from various faith communities check out the following resources.
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The following resources are helpful to all students interested in going abroad:
- Guide to Preparing to Go Abroad - Includes advice for budgeting, completing scholarship applications, housing options, etc.
- Guide to Living Abroad - Includes tips to immerse yourself in the culture of the host country, deal with homesickness, handle mental health while abroad, etc
- Culture & Diversity Destination Guides - Light research of host countries; includes tips such as health/safety, inclusion, and tourism
- Awards for Canadian Students
- Travel Advice and Advisories - Government of Canada’s official source of travel information regarding the safety of countries. Be sure to view the Laws and Culture section.
- Identity - Northwestern University Study Abroad Student Blog - Blog posts that consist of budgeting, travelling as a minority, etc.
- Banking abroad: what are the options for my money - The BLACK EXPAT
- Country-specific Identity resources - IES Abroad
- Anti-racism Glossary - CARED: Calgary Anti-Racism Education
- Study abroad tips that you NEED to know before leaving - Youtube: The Caitlyn Rose
- Go international: How studying abroad can change your life - Youtube: TEDx Talks - Alexander Au
- Coping with Culture Shock - ISEP Study Abroad
- Marginalized Bodies Abroad - ISEP Study Abroad
- The Stranger the Better - IES Abroad: Emma Basco
- Don’t Let Language Barriers Be An Obstacle in Your Study Abroad Experience - THE ISA JOURNAL: ISAADMIN
If you know of additional resources that assisted you in your preparation to go abroad or would like to share your personal story of learning abroad, please contact an Education Abroad Advisor by submitting a general inquiry through our service portal.