{"id":5928,"date":"2013-07-22T12:11:02","date_gmt":"2013-07-22T12:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=5928"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:37:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T20:37:46","slug":"travel-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/connected-learning\/global\/resources\/travel-resources","title":{"rendered":"International travel resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The following resources may be helpful in preparing for an international  experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UW resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student travel policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The UW offers many opportunities for student engagement abroad. Student health, safety, and security are our top priorities. This policy outlines three important pre-departure requirements for all students traveling abroad for official academic purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-1 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/globalaffairs\/global-travelers\/student-international-travel-policy\/\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"show-for-sr\">learn more about student travel<\/span>\n                <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">learn more about student travel<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    \n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Country information &amp; alerts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Links to foreign travel resources from the US State Department&#8217;s Consular Information Program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-2 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/international-travel\/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"show-for-sr\">learn more about country information &amp; alerts<\/span>\n                <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">learn more about country information &amp; alerts<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    \n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UW Study Abroad Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Washington requires that all participants in foreign study or research programs purchase UW Study Abroad Insurance. Students participating in a UW study abroad program will complete insurance enrollment as part of their study abroad application process.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-3 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/globalaffairs\/global-travelers\/global-insurance\/\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"show-for-sr\">learn more about insurance for global travelers<\/span>\n                <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">learn more about insurance for global travelers<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    \n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain local businesses that specialize in international travel offer resources specifically for students. <strong>*Note<\/strong>: UW Bothell does not endorse specific products or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Universe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A student-centered travel portal specializing in discounted airfare and hotels. UW Bothell has used this agency to book group travel for previous study abroad programs.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-4 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.studentuniverse.com\/\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"show-for-sr\">learn more about student universe<\/span>\n                <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">learn more about student universe<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    \n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Europe Through the Back Door Travel Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts in European travel, Rick Steves and his team offer knowledgeable advice, workshops (some free-of-charge), a travelers&#8217; library and travel gear for purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-5 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.ricksteves.com\/\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"show-for-sr\">learn more about europe through the back door travel center<\/span>\n                <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">learn more about europe through the back door travel center<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    \n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both virtual and in-person appointments are available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peer Study Abroad Advisors<br>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:uwbworld@uw.edu\">uwbworld@uw.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Natalia Dyba, Director of Global Initiatives<br>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:nataliak@uw.edu\">nataliak@uw.edu<\/a><br><strong>Phone<\/strong>: (425) 352-3261<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-white-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwb.campus.eab.com\/\">Make an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Note<\/strong>: Graduate students, alumni, faculty and staff: please email to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following resources may be helpful in preparing for an international experience. 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