Parent Resources

Study Abroad Links for Parents

We know that parents take a large part in the life changing decision that our students make to study abroad during their career here at MSU Mankato. Therefore, we want to give parents as much information about our students' study abroad opportunities and their safety abroad as possible. Please take some time to read the pages we have linked to below. There is a wealth of information on the internet for all of us to read and get to know. The following are some of the best sites available to help parents understand what study abroad means for your students and their futures.

• The Parents' Study Abroad Handbook from the Center for Global Education
• Safety Abroad First Educational Travel Information
• Study Abroad Handbook from the Institute for International Education
• An interactive list of all U.S. Embassies around the world from the U.S. Department of State
• A parent information page with lots of great information from Institute for International Education.
• What does your student gain through study abroad? Benefits of Study Abroad
• Article from Better Homes and Gardens
  As more students plan studies in other countries, setting ground rules can help keep them safe — and ensure that they call home once in a while.