Travel Tips
Use these resources to help you prepare for your trip abroad! In addition to the resources listed on the right, it is important to learn about the destination you will be traveling to. The information below will help you get started learning about the language, culture, geography and political climate of the destination you're traveling to. In addition to the resources listed on this page, we encourage you to do your own research to prepare for your upcoming trip, including learning about current events in your host country.
Know Your Destination
In addition to your own research, use these resources to help you learn more about the country you're traveling to.
Key Things to Know
Some essential questions about your host country you should find the answers to before you leave.
CultureGrams
Find out more about the country you are interested in!
Glimpse Acclimation Guides
Student testimonials from abroad and acclimation guides.
Language Preparation
Brush up on your foreign language skills with BBC languages.
Cultural Info for GVSU Programs
We've compiled some important cultural information for our GVSU Programs' location as well as many interesting books and movies that might lend some insight into the culture and times.
GVSU Study Abroad Reflections
Study abroad can be a profound journey of self-discovery. Click here to see if there are any GVSU students who have submitted a reflection about the country that you are going to go to!