We all have our individual social identities (race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, etc.) that interact with our daily lives. Students often find that the dynamics of these identities play out differently while abroad, and the Study Abroad Office is here to support you in navigating these changes.
We would like to provide a few online resources so that you may better prepare for your study abroad adventure. You will also receive information on identities abroad in the online pre-departure orientation. The following resources are meant to be a starting point and are by no means a comprehensive list!
General Resources
- Trinity Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO)
A great resource of course is our own Diversity and Inclusion Office. We encourage all students to contact the DIO if they have any questions. - Diversity Abroad: Diversity & Inclusion Abroad Guide
Diversity Abroad has a Diversity Guide to Study Abroad where students can learn more about how their identity may be impacted while traveling. - Unpacked: A Study Abroad Guide for Students Like Me
Our partners at IFSA have an extensive collection of student stories about studying abroad while holding various identities and backgrounds! - IES Abroad Diversity Resources
This is another great page created by our partners at IES with identity-related and country-specific resources for study and travel abroad.
Disabilities & Special Accommodations
Faith and Religion
- Diversity Abroad’s Religious Diversity Page
- International Global Network: How to Eat Halal While Traveling
- Kahal: Your Jewish Home Abroad
First Generation
- University of Chicago’s Resources for First-Gen Students Abroad
- IES Abroad’s Student Voices: Being a First-Generation Student Abroad
Gender Dynamics Abroad
LGBTQIA+ Abroad
- U.S. State Department
US State Department tips and resources for LGBT travelers. - GoAbroad’s LGBTQ guide to studying abroad
- National Center for Transgender Equality
Information and resources for transgender students who are going to travel abroad.
Race, Ethnicity, Nationality
- Leave Them Woke In Your Wake: 9 Truths for Black Students Traveling Abroad
- For International Students: Can I Study Abroad While Abroad?
- Latinas Who Travel
- Check out IES’ page for more resources and stories of students of color studying abroad!
Socioeconomic Status & Class
- Check out our Scholarships & Grants page!
- 6 Tips to Create (& Stick to) Your Study Abroad Budget
In addition to these online resources, do not hesitate to reach out to your study abroad advisor or your program provider staff to talk about how your identities might impact your study abroad experience.