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Global Engagement

Studying abroad? Here are some resources to learn about the country and cultures you will visit.

Explore a country

Explore these resources to learn about other countries:

Library resources

GoinGlobal - Information on employment and internships across the globe. 

  • Global War Warrior - Contains  information on 174 countries across the globe.  Includes an overview of the country, economics, business climate, social climate, culture and much more.
  • globalEdge - connects international business professionals to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities.  Search the Get Insights by Country section.

Web

  • CIA World Factbook - Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Includes maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.
  • U.S. Department of State - List of countries around the world. Includes country fact sheets, travel advisories, U.S. relations with the countries.
  • U.S. News and World Reports - Best country rankings- Their list of "best" countries. Includes subcategories that include quality of life, adventure, study abroad, etc. 

Study Abroad Books

Prepare for Departure: a Guide to Making the Most of Your Study Abroad Experience

Call no.  LB2376 .S86 2016   

A Student's Guide to Study Abroad

Call no. LB2376 .B47 2013, Reference/1st Flr

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