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Subject Guides are key resources organized and updated by your friendly librarians at Cowles.
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Study Abroad
'Frontiers' - journal
Below is a link to 'Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad'. Selected articles from back issues are available free for download.
Abroad View Magazine
"Featuring first-hand reports by students, recent graduates and others, the aim of Abroad View is to encourage education abroad and the acquisition of foreign languages, as well as to promote global awareness and cross-cultural understanding. Published by the non-profit Abroad View Foundation. All issues are available free online."
blueREVIEWS - Lies that Bind: Chinese Truth, Other Truths
Review by Kirk Martin, Director of the Chinese Cultural Exchange Program at Drake University, of Lies that Bind: Chinese Truth, Other Truths by Susan Blum.
blueREVIEWS - Lies that Bind: Chinese Truth, Other Truths from Cowles Library on Vimeo.
In the comments section, you can tell us what you thought of the item reviewed!
Also: if you are a part of the Drake University community and are interested in briefly reviewing a book or media item for blueREVIEWS, please contact Mireille Djenno at mireille.djenno@drake.edu or 515-271-2862.
blueREVIEWS - The Ugly American
Review by Carrie Lewis, Drake University Assistant Director of International Admission, of The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick.
blueREVIEWS - The Ugly American from Cowles Library on Vimeo.
In the comments section, you can tell us what you thought of the item reviewed!
Also: if you are a part of the Drake University community and are interested in briefly reviewing a book or media item for blueREVIEWS, please contact Mireille Djenno at mireille.djenno@drake.edu or 515-271-2862.
Books on studying abroad
Below is a link to Cowles Library catalog's listing of books that discuss studying abroad. You can also replicate the results by going to the Online (I-LINK) Catalog and doing a "Subject" search using the words "foreign study".
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Traveler's Health
Traveler's health page from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a major operating component of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans.
China Lesson Plans from the Kansas Consortium for Teaching about Asia (KCTA)
A link to China Lesson Plans sorted by grade created by the Kansas Consortium for Teaching about Asia (KCTA), headquartered at the University of Kansas' Center for East Asian Studies.
CIA - World Factbook
This website is maintained by the United States Central Intelligence Agency and contains profiles of countries around the world including information about the people, geography, government and economics of the countries profiled. It is regularly updated.
CIAO (Columbia International Affairs Online)
Full-text source for theory and research in international affairs.
Columbus World Travel Guide
"The Travel Industry's Best Selling Destination Guide. Used by travel professionals worldwide to enhance customer service, increase sales and train staff. The World Travel Guide provides all the information you'll need on EVERY destination in the world!"
CountryWatch
Demographic, political, economic, business, cultural and environmental information about individual countries. Also includes daily news coverage.
Drake University Study Abroad
A link to the many international study abroad programs offered by Drake University. You can also access this Web page by visiting the
Drake University International Center Web site and scrolling down.
Drake University's International Center
Below is the link to Drake University's International Center where you can find information about study abroad programs.
Forvo: pronunciation guide
Forvo is the largest pronunciation guide in the world. Ever wondered how a word is pronounced? Ask for that word or name, and another user will pronounce it for you. You can also help others recording your pronunciations in your own language.
Fulbright Program for U.S. Students
The following is a link to the study abroad opportunities available through the prestigious, U.S. Department of State sponsored Fulbright Program. The Fulbright Program is "the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide."
Global business etiquette: a guide to international communication and customs
An essential guide for anyone studying and/or working abroad.
Institute for Study Abroad - Butler University
Link to the semester, year, and summer study abroad programs at more than eighty prestigious universities in twelve countries, offered by IFSA Butler.
International Relations - journals
The following is a link to Cowles Library's journal holdings in the area of international relations.
Long way round: chasing shadows across the world
Actor Ewan McGregor ("Moulin Rouge") and his best friend Charley Boorman present this chronicle of their endeavor to circumnavigate the globe on motorbikes, traveling for three months through some of the harshest terrain imaginable. Includes many photos.
National Geographic visual history of the world
Described as "a comprehensive and richly illustrated chronicle of world events", the encyclopedic scope of this reference resource will be useful to anyone researching study or work abroad sites.
Obtaining U.S. Passports
A link to U.S. Department of State information about obtaining and/or renewing a U.S. passport for foreign travel.
Out Traveler
Travel advice for GLBT travelers.
The Cambridge history of China
Volume 9 part one covers the Qing Dynasty to 1800. This volume of the Cambridge History of China considers the political, military, social, and economic developments of the Ch
