Research Your Destination

Exploring a new destination is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture and broaden your perspectives. To help you prepare for your travels, several resources are included below to help deepen your understanding of your destination. These tools provide valuable information about health, history, politics, cultural norms, and more. Beyond these resources, all travelers are encouraged to do further research by reviewing local news sources, travel guides, and other relevant literature. By taking the time to research, you’ll feel empowered to engage thoughtfully with your new environment and make the most of your international experience.

US Department of State Country Information Pages

The US Department of State’s Travel Advisories provide essential guidance to help travelers stay safe and informed while traveling abroad. These advisories evaluate risks specific to American travelers, offering insights into safety concerns, entry requirements, local laws, health considerations, and practical tips from US embassies. Each destination is assigned a numbered advisory level (1 to 4), reflecting varying degrees of risk and recommended precautions. While some of the information included on these pages is specific to US citizens, some of the information is more broadly applicable.

Crisis24 Horizon

Crisis24 Horizon is the risk management platform provided by UC's risk partner, Crisis24. The platform is available on both desktop and mobile apps and offers extensive threat intelligence and a range of features to help keep you informed and safe, wherever you may be traveling. Visit the Crisis24 Horizon page for more information about the app and how to access both the desktop and mobile versions.

CIA World Factbook

The World Factbook provides basic information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 258 world entities.

US Embassies, Consulates, Diplomatic Missions, and Offices Providing Consular Services