Diversity & Study Abroad: Gender
This section includes external and campus resources for students who are interested in learning more about how gender is perceived in different countries and how to prepare for these differences.
Students who are concerned about issues they may face while abroad should speak to their study abroad advisor.
Campus Resources
President's Commission on Women's Issues
Equity and Diversity at the University of Maryland
Office of Human Relations Programs
Web Resources*
University of California Education Abroad Program: Gender Issues
University of Nevada, Las Vegas: Advice to Women TravelersUniversity of Michigan: Women Abroad
U.S. State Department: For Women Travelers
Journeywomen: The Premier Travel Resource for Women
Amnesty International: Violence Against Women
Michigan State University: Adjustment for Women
All Abroad: Gender Discrimination Mentor Advice
Transitions Abroad: Woman Travel Portal
CIEE: Women: What you Need to Know Abroad
University of Pittsburgh: A Note to Women
University of Pittsburgh: A Note to Men
*The University of Maryland and offices and employees of the University are not responsible for the accuracy of any of the information provided on any web site to which a visitor might link.