Diversity and Inclusion

When traveling abroad, you could encounter attitudes and laws regarding LGBTQ individuals that vary greatly from what you experience in the U.S. Learning as much as possible before you leave will help to prepare you for your study abroad experience. Your Study Abroad advisor is happy to help you plan for your program.

Resources

• - The Office of LGBTQ and Gender Equity Programs is a supportive resource for CMU students.

• - LGBTQ travel information Is provided by the U.S. State Department.

• - Explore Michigan State University's LGBTQ+ travel information.

• - The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association provides a map of sexual orientation laws in the world.

• - Passport information for transgender students is provided by the U.S. State Department.

Our core mission is to foster intercultural understanding at home and in a larger global context. We are committed to providing equitable services to all students, and to increase student of color participation in all study abroad opportunities. 

• - The Center for Student Inclusion and Diversity houses different offices, programs, and resources for students at CMU. 

• - Diversity Abroad is a comprehensive website committed to assisting students of all races and ethnicities to go abroad. Diversity Abroad also has scholarships available. 

• - Open Doors completes an annual report that includes national data on study abroad participation among students of color. Search under Data Tables for information on US students studying abroad 

• - PLATO Project provides resources, scholarships and tips to historically underrepresented students in study abroad 

Being a first generation student doesn't mean you can't study abroad! Meet with an advisor to learn about the opportunities available to help you accomplish your study abroad goals.

• - Diversity Abroad's guide for first-generation study abroad students.

• - First-gen student with study abroad question? Check out this free e-book.

• - SAI Programs shares student bloggers' stories about studying abroad. Here is a great story about studying abroad as a first-gen student

• - IFSA shares the story of how a first-gen student prepared to study abroad.

Sometimes travel as a woman can be an intimidating thing. Check out these resources to help you feel safe and confident in your travels.

• - The SAFETI Project offers safety information for women abroad.

• Read more about women abroad from the Diversity Abroad website.

• - U.S. Department of State's health, safety and security advice for women.

At Central Michigan University we are determined to help all students to study abroad! Your Study Abroad Advisor will work to help you find a program with the accessibility you need.

• - The Office of Student Disability Services works closely with our advising team to help determine reasonable accommodations for students registered with their office and who are planning to study abroad.

• - Mobility International is an organization dedicated to facilitating international experiences for students with disabilities.

• - Learn some of the "must ask" questions for students with disabilities planning to study abroad.

• - The U.S. Department of State has a resource for travelers with disabilities.

• A Disabilities Orientation video by the University of Minnesota addresses some important questions to consider.

Feel like you may not be the "traditional" study abroad student? Not a problem! Your advisor will tell you that there isn't really a "traditional" study abroad student or experience. We are here to help you have a study abroad experience that is unique to your needs as a student.

• - There are no age limits to study abroad - read more here! Stop by the office to discuss your unique needs.