For many students, it’s summer time and that means school is out. It is a popular time for students to take advantage of their time off and travel around the world. Whether Europe, Asia, North America, or South America is on your list of destinations, it is important to be aware of what’s going on […]
Travel Warnings Category
Blog posts that deal with warnings or other concerns for travelers and students.
July 2012 Travel Warning
July 1st, 2012 by Jennifer FrankelJune 2012 Travel Warning
June 12th, 2012 by Jennifer FrankelSince our last travel warning update, back on May 5th, there have been a few revisions to the travel warning list. For this month’s June 2012 Travel Warnings, there have been a total of three travel warning revisions that we would like to inform you about: – Travel warning for Lebanon – Issued 5/8/2012 – […]
May 2012 Travel Warnings
May 5th, 2012 by Jennifer FrankelThe academic is coming to an end, and for many of us, that means it’s time to make the most of our long summer break. Whether you plan to study or travel overseas, it is important that you are aware of the international climate prior to your trip. One great way to do this is […]
April 2012 Travel Warning Updates
April 1st, 2012 by Jennifer FrankelApril showers bring May flowers – so the saying goes. If you are looking to escape the showers, and travel overseas – especially as many students are currently on Spring Break – it is important to do your research on your destination. Make sure that you have reviewed the April 2012 Travel Warning Updates that […]
March 2012 Travel Warning Update
March 10th, 2012 by Jennifer FrankelSpring is here and there is no better time to travel than now! Whether you are planning a weekend-long trip abroad, or if you will be spending your Spring Break overseas, we have the latest March 2012 Travel Warning Update below to make sure that you are safe and up-to-date with the most current information. This […]
February 2012 Travel Warning Updates
February 14th, 2012 by Jennifer FrankelSpring Break is right around the corner and many students are making travel arrangements overseas. Whether you are planning just a few days, or weeks, you will want to make sure that you are aware of the current international climate no matter where you go. Since our last January 2012 travel warning update, here is […]
January 2012 Travel Warning Updates
January 4th, 2012 by Jennifer FrankelAs we welcome in 2012, many of you are preparing to study abroad, or are taking advantage of your winter vacation! No matter where you plan to travel internationally, it is important to keep up to date with the international climate to make sure that you and your family are safe. Since our last Travel […]
Nepal Travel Warning Removed
December 8th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelThe US Department of State has lifted the travel warning for Nepal due to the improved conditions in the country. After political parties reached an agreement, the political climate is now stabilizing and the threat to visitors has greatly reduced. Over the last year, the U.S. Department of State has monitored the country’s conditions and […]
Current Travel Warnings
December 6th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelAs we head into the holiday season, many of us decide to travel overseas. As you decide where to go, the US Department of State lists the current travel warnings that are relevant to international travelers. As a student or family going abroad, it is important to stay up to date with current events to […]
Earthquake and Tsunami Help in Japan
March 14th, 2011 by Jennifer FrankelInternational students traveling overseas typically are concerned about their new school, learning a new language, culture shock perhaps, but what about the rare occurrence like a natural disaster? On March 11, 2011, Japan experienced the largest earthquake in recorded history at an 8.9 magnitude earthquake. The Department of State issued a Travel Alert to inform […]
