Student and Faculty Resources

Below are some resources you can use to look for flights and accommodations. Please note that these sites are not endorsed by HPU in any way, they are just some things past students have found helpful.

Websites

• Student Universe - Discounted flights and hotel prices and discount codes for students
• Sky Scanner - Flights
• Lonely Planet- Online guidebook
• STEP - Register your trip with the US State Department to get travel warnings and other important information while abroad

STA Travel- HPU Student Website

• Students can get great deals through STA travel,

• Students can reserve a ticket and pay later, and get an international student ID card through this site

Tools for searching for housing and travel

• Erasmus Boards- type "name of city Erasmus" into Google to see student boards for exchange students within Europe
• Facebook Groups- Search Facebook groups for the university, location, or program where you are going.

Travel Information and Tips

• US Dept. of State (DOS) Travel Advisory Per Country
• CDC Travel Notice Per Country
• COVID-19 Country Specific Information
• Country specifc entry and exit requirements 

If you need to purchase international Health Insurance for your time abroad, please see the recommendations below. 

• Check to see if you're already covered. You can call your current insurance provider to see if you have international coverage. If you do have international coverage, you will want to see what it covers to make sure you will have adequate coverage while abroad. You can also purchase supplemental International Health Insurance to go along with your current coverage.
• Check to see what the national insurance is in the country you are going to and see if you can enroll in that system for the time you're abroad.
• CISI Upgraded Comprehensive Plan- If you need to purchase International Health Insurance, this is a great plan to make sure you are fully covered.

Please note that some schools or programs provide health insurance to their participants and you will want to check with your Study Abroad Advisor before purchasing insurance.

To begin researching what is necessary to apply for your visa:

• Check the website of the consulate where you would like to apply for your visa. You can generally find this information with an Internet search such as "Thai consulate Hawaii"
• Keep in mind the visa process can take several months and may cost a few hundred dollars. We recommend starting this process as soon as possible to ensure you are able to get your visa in time for your study abroad experience.
  • Even if you have not yet received your acceptance letter to apply for your visa, you can research what other materials you will need to apply to be sure they are prepared in time for you to apply.
  • For example, they may ask for a background check that can take 10-12 weeks to complete, you may need to make an appointment several months in advance, or other requirements that can take time.
  • The requirements will vary depending on the country and the location of the consulate you plan to apply at so be sure to research the specific requirements for your visa.
• NAFSA: Association for International Educators has a great resource for country specific information on applying for a student visa

Check out these helpful diversity resources to support diverse students while studying abroad!

• Diversity and Inclusion Abroad Guide
  
  • Find a lot of useful information about all different types of students studying abroad including Racial & Ethnic Minority Students, Economically Disadvantaged Students, Heritage Seekers, First Generation Students, LGTBQ Students, Woman Abroad, Students with Disabilities, Religious Diversity Student or Adults Abroad.

• Mobility, Access and Social Identity by Country
• LGBT Student Guide for Education Abroad
• International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association
• Diversity Abroad
• Rainbow Sig

• Meaningful Travel Tips and Tales from GoAbroad.com
• Suggestions for LGBTQ Students Going Abroad
• Sexual and Gender Expression Abroad
• LGBTI Travel Information U.S. Department of State
• National Center for Transgender Equality
• GoAbroad.com LGBTQI Student Guide to Study Abroad
• National Center for Transgender Equality.  

• The Travel Tips and Tales from a LGBTQ Traveler's Perspectives has all the resources you need to participate in a study abroad safely, happily and successfully.
• Resources to Connect with Ethnically Diverse Communities focuses on CIEE's Global Institutes in Europe such as Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Madrid, Paris or Rome.
  • In this guide you can find clips from videographers of diverse backgrounds, who share their perspective of Europe's top capitals.
• AIFS Social Identity Resources for Your Students-  These flyers focus on social identity and have been created with feedback from our AIFS Board of Academic Advisors, members of our Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and returning Alumni Ambassadors.  
  • Accessibility & Study Abroad 
  • Adult Students & Studying Abroad
  • First-Generation Students & Studying Abroad
  • Race, Ethnicity & Studying Abroad
  • Student Veterans & Studying Abroad
  • Studying Abroad as a Woman

AIFS Richmond summer Visiting Faculty fellowship Program

The HPU Study Abroad & International Exchange Programs Office is excited to offer one faculty per year to participate in the Richmond Summer Visiting Faculty Fellowship Program.

Program Details

• The program is designed to provide research opportunities for faculty, strengthen best practice in teaching, and enhance the relationship between the university and its partners.
• Fellows are expected to take up their fellowship during Richmond’s Summer 1 Period and are responsible for obtaining and financing their transport to London and within the city.
• Visiting Fellow are provided with accommodations and meals for two weeks at Richmond, The American International University in London. If fellows choose to bring their partner, accommodation will be free for the partner, and s/he will have to pay for their meals.
• Where possible Visiting Fellows will be asked to give a guest lecture in at least one summer class gratis and attend a one-day informal symposium with other successful Visiting Fellows and Richmond faculty to discuss their research. Visiting Fellows are also asked to acknowledge Richmond the American International University in London in any publications which derive from the fellowship and to provide the university’s library with a hard copy of said publication.

Application Process and Requirements:

• Applications are due to the HPU Study Abroad Office in February 
• Please contact Melissa Matsubara, Director of Study Abroad mmatsubara@hpu.edu, for more details

Essex International Visiting Fellowship Programmed

The HPU Study Abroad & International Exchange Programs Office is excited to offer the Short-stay Essex International Visiting Fellow

Program Details

• The program is designed to provide researchers based outside the UK with a excellent pathway to undertake research at the Univeristy of Essex
• Students and graduates (e.g. undergraduate/ graduate students, Masters, PhD and post-doctoral students) are NOT eligible
• International Visiting Fellows applications must be supported by a senior Essex academic 
• Visiting Fellows will contribute to a wider activity at the University, engaging a wide cross- section of research community
• This progamme includes: economy airfare from nominated home airport to a London based airport and return from London to the nominated home airport. Self- catering accommodation, including cost of utilities and contribution of subsistence (£100 per week)

Application Process and Requirements:

• Applications are due to the HPU Study Abroad Office in September
• Please contact Melissa Matsubara, Director of Study Abroad mmatsubara@hpu.edu, for more details

7TH INTERNATIONAL STAFF TRAINING WEEK

7th International Staff Training Week organized by the International Office at FH Salzburg/Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (SUAS).

Program Details

• The programme focuses on diversity, (effective) teaching in English and blended learning and online education. 

• The programme particularly addresses teaching staff members from partner institutions & teaching staff members from FH Salzburg 

• The program can accept two sign-ups per institution

• The participation fee of 175 EUR and this covers all workshops, welcome dinner, coffe breaks and cultural events (labs visit etc). Travel costs, meals (if not indicated in the programme) and accommodation have to be covered by the participant

Application Process and Requirements:

• Applications are due to the HPU Study Abroad Office in no later than February 7^th, 2020
• Please contact Melissa Matsubara, Director of Study Abroad mmatsubara@hpu.edu, for more details

Please contact Melissa Matsubara, Director of Study Abroad mmatsubara@hpu.edu, for more details