Identity Abroad

The following section highlights key considerations and resources for students from a variety of backgrounds. We encourage students to explore these sections to understand how global learning and travel are experienced from diverse perspectives.

If you have any questions along the way, the Education Abroad team is here to assist students and connect students to the appropriate resources and supports.

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Indigenous Students

To help you learn more about global learning abroad for Indigenous students check out the following resources.

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Racialized Students

To help you learn more about global learning abroad for racialized students check out the following resources.

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2SLGBTQIA Students

To help you learn more about global learning abroad for 2SLGBTQIA Students students check out the following resources. 

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Students with Disabilities

To help you learn more about global learning abroad for students with disabilities check out the following resources.

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Students of Faith Communities

To help you learn more about global learning abroad for students from various faith communities check out the following resources.

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General Links

The following resources are helpful to all students interested in going abroad:

  • - Includes advice for , completing , , etc.
  • - Includes tips to of the host country, deal with , handle while abroad, etc
  • - Light research of host countries; includes tips such as health/safety, inclusion, and tourism
  • - Government of Canada’s official source of travel information regarding the safety of countries. Be sure to view the Laws and Culture section.
  • - Blog posts that consist of budgeting, travelling as a minority, etc.
  • - The BLACK EXPAT 
  • - IES Abroad
  • - CARED: Calgary Anti-Racism Education
  • - Youtube: The Caitlyn Rose
  • - Youtube: TEDx Talks - Alexander Au 
  • - ISEP Study Abroad 
  • - ISEP Study Abroad 
  • - IES Abroad: Emma Basco 
  • - THE ISA JOURNAL: ISAADMIN

If you know of additional resources that assisted you in your preparation to go abroad or would like to share your personal story of learning abroad, please contact an Education Abroad Advisor by submitting a general inquiry through