Study abroad and expand your worldview.

Why Study Abroad? The most obvious reason why students study abroad is to earn academic credit. You should consider the type of credit you will earn on your study abroad program. Will you earn credit towards your major or elective credit only? Will you receive grades or pass/fail credit only? You may study abroad to earn upper division credits in your major field, or you may be overseas to earn some of your core or general education hours your freshman year. We have complied a few sites that might just make clearer for you.

Student Universe The online travel service that enables students to travel for less. By negotiating with the major airlines on their behalf, StudentUniverse provides students with exclusive, significantly discounted airfares. From destination guides to a proprietary booking engine, StudentUniverse is the leading online resource that allows students to research and purchase reduced-cost travel products online.
Global Student Experience (GSE) : GSE offers summer, quarter, semester, and year-long study abroad programs in Europe, Australia, and South America. Expand your college education by studying in Barcelona, Granada, Paris, Florence, London, Sydney, and Buenos Aires.

GrownUpCamps.com Online since 1995, this is one of Internet's most comprehensive summer camp resource guide and online camp directory of summer camps, day camps, overnight camps, special needs camps, sport camps, sailing camps, special interest camps, art camps, music camps, teen tours, adventure camps, holiday camps, religious camps, basketball camps, volleyball camps, football camps, soccer camps, baseball camps, family camps, camps for rent/lease, and more! OK ... get the point they have a camp for you. Summer camps in all 50 United States, Canada and Mexico, South America, Central America, The Caribbean, Europe, Australia, Oceania, Asia and Africa.

Study Abroad Programs in France : On their site you will find listings for 177 institutions and organizations offering study abroad programs in France. The majority of these are sponsored by colleges and universities throughout the U.S., in addition to a number of independent organizations and agencies, a few of which are based in France. Finally, four of the listings represent programs for students at the secondary school level (AACE, AFS, Choate Rosemary Hall, and School Year Abroad). Nearly half of the schools represented offer programs in Paris, while the remainder are distributed in cities throughout "provincial" France. If it is France you are wanting to experience, you cannot go past this site.

WordPress.com Open source WordPress has been incredibly successful and risen from a handful of users to the most-used blog tool in its category. They have a really useful section called Blogs About: Study Abroad. This is a great way to keep up to date with offers on International Study Programs such as "Applications for 2009 Fall Qtr/Winter Break Cambodia Study Abroad Program - couple of spaces in this unique Winter Break Cambodia program!! Please let your students know! Questions, please contact Prof. Tracy Harachi at tharachi@u.washington.edu

BootsnAllTravel Study Abroad and Travel. This is a marvelouse site for tips on studying abroad and doing it your own way. "In virtually any topic of study, there are under-traveled areas of the world that would be beneficial. However, many of these places lack established programs for formal study abroad, and thus, there is no way to reap the benefits of these exotic, educational places. It’s overwhelming to have to work through the Study Abroad path with all the paperwork and bureaucratic mess of most schools. Even after you work through it all, you typically end up in a sort of touristy setting, or find your program of study to be too rigid in structure to actually learn and be involved in the local environment (which would seem to be the point of going abroad)." It is sound advice. And there is more suggestions on how to organise your study and where to study.

STA Travel USA Study abroad, work abroad, volunteer or go Round the World with STA! All four options provide an incredible way to experience life in a foreign culture for an extended amount of time. Studying gives a new perspective on college life and your major. Working gives you the power to pay for your travels as you go. Volunteering provides the opportunity to help a community in need. Round the World tickets are an exciting way to see everything you've dreamed of on your own terms. Take a look at your options here and let STA help you get there!

Go on... you know you want to do it.
If you don't study abroad now, you just may never get the chance again.
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Adrenalin Junkie - here we go...

OK here we go. We have search our data base for the wackiest and wildest adventures. Start packing and hold on...

Nicaragua.com The Adrenalin Rush of Volcano Boarding
Volcano boarding down the slopes of the Volcano Cerro Negro near the city of León starts off with a 45 minute drive to the base of the volcano along some very picturesque roads, passing through settlements of friendly people. Participants climb with their guide along a winding pathway to a look-out point at the top of the volcanic crater, which allows a stunning view over the entire volcanic chain right through to San Cristobal in the distance. Many of these volcanoes in Nicaragua are considered to be active and deep rumbling noises can be heard from time to time. Volcano boarding is done down the outside of the volcano, but intrepid travelers can climb down into the steaming crater of the volcano if they dare!

AfricanAdrenalin.com have a series of awesome tours
Cape to Vic Falls Explorer An epic journey through Namibia, Botswana and Zambia covering Fish River Canyon, the wildlife in Etosha Pan National Park, the Okavango Delta, Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert and the awesome Victoria Falls!

Botswana Wildside Safari through the wilderness of Botswana. Experience the vast Magadikgadi pans, the Okavango Delta by traditional dug-outs and the abundant wildlife of Moremi game reserve. Explore Chobe NP by boat and enjoy wonderful views of Victoria Falls.

Zambia and Botswana Untamed Rivers Explore the wilderness areas of central southern Africa, canoe the mighty lower Zambezi River, game drive in Kafue NP and witness the awesome Victoria Falls. Open 4WD game drives, bush walks, in the unexplored interior!

Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique Trade Route
Sunway Expedition Safari!! Journey through the heart of the wild continent, from Zambia through Malawi and down the Mozambique coast to South Africa. A diverse and fascinating journey along the old trade routes!


Trek Australia Whitsundays Adventure - Northern Exposure Adrenalin Rush. If your focus is on adventure, participation, education, and the natural environment then this package is the one for you! Ocean Rafting run excellent and exciting day trips that appeal to the adventurous and adrenalin junkies. This package is a perfect option for anybody short on time and who still wants to experience the best the Whitsunday Islands have to offer.

DoSomethingDifferent.com - Adrenalin Sports
Las Vegas Top Gun Flight
Ever dreamt of becoming a jet fighter pilot? Make that dream become a reality on this mesmerising jet fighter plane flight. Fire-up the engines and enjoy the ultimate thrill of great speeds, 360° barrel rolls and high-g turns.


Kennedy Space Center- Astronaut Training Experience. Train to be a Spaceman! The Astronaut Training programme at Kennedy Space Center gives you the closest possible experience to training for a space flight. This amazing half day experience is a must for all space enthusiasts!


Hollywood Top Gun Flight
Quite simply, this is a never to be forgotten, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Take to the Californian skies in an L-39 Jet Fighter Plane and experience high speeds and exhilarating manoeuvres as you play the role of fighter pilot.


Richard Petty- Ride Along Experience
Feel the force as you are thrust back into your seat riding alongside a professional instructor in a 2-seat NASCAR-style race car. Your 3 lap burn around the track provides the unmissable experience of a 3-lap NASCAR-style qualifying run.


Richard Petty - Rookie Experience
Your foot is now on the gas as you hop into the driver's seat for 8 laps around the speedway in a 358 cubic inch V-8 NASCAR-style race car roaring with 600 horsepower! The programme can last for up to half a day; the memories last a lifetime!

Face Adrenalin - the worlds biggest bungy. Bloukrans is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as being the World’s Highest Bungy Jump at a whooping 216 m high! A proud record for South Africa and particularly, the Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route.

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Last Minute Deals - bargains galore!

If you are looking for a great value for money vacation, there are may sites that specialise in Last Minute Deals. We have listed just some of them. For more ideas visit Travelbeen.com

HOTFARES.com The best source for discounted travel. Their search engine looks in more than 20 travel sites for low fares, accommodation and car hire. They literally have hundreds of last minute deals on offer from all over the USA to Europe and Asia. You can save up to 70% with special package prices from airlines and hotels. Simply choose your flights, hotel, and car from 3 hours to 14 days prior to departure and you're on your way!

Travellerspoint - Last Minute Hotels
Need last minute hotel accommodation? Then this is the right place! There are currently 10580 hotels in 55 countries offering last minute discount reservations. They only offer last minute rates for the next 20 days on these pages. So if you are planning far ahead, these pages won't help you much, but if you are looking for a great deal from Africa safaris, European Vacations to Canadian retreats - they have heaps on offer.

BootsnAll Travel - Have you just booked yourself a last minute flight to Bermuda and then, after you finished your happy dance, realized you’d also need a place to stay… ? Has your original hotel booking fallen through and you’re scrambling so you don’t have to cancel your trip… Or you’re just looking for some place close enough where you can drive or take the train to get there, but you’ll still need a bed to sleep in. Whatever your situation - whether it’s one of those or some variation on those themes - these guys can help you find your last minute hotel.

Owner Direct Vacation Rentals - A unique vacation home rental matching service that makes finding perfect vacation rentals quick and easy. Owner Direct Vacation Rentals has over 8,200 Vacation Homes, as well as privately-owned villas, condos, apartments, chalets, cottages and cabins for rent nightly, weekly or monthly worldwide. Their Last Minute Travel Accommodation Deals are ideal for guests with a flexible lifestyle and for owners who want to maximize their income. Last Minute Deals generally applies to vacation rental accommodations to be used within the next 30 days. The sooner you can travel, the more Last Minute Deals will be available for you ....

CheapFlights.com When airlines need to fill up a plane fast, they post Web-only fares at deep discounts. In some cases, they also e-mail deals to those who've signed up for such alerts or to members of their frequent-flyer programs. Web fares are typically posted mid-week for travel that weekend. Check this web sites for last-minute web fares - and have your bags packed. If you don't have time to scan all the airlines for last-minute deals you can sign up for their Deals Alert e-Newsletter and have the best deals find you.

CruiseCheap.com Time to pack your bags. Check out these great Last Minute cruise deals from CruiseCheap.com. Book Online or Call, but don't wait. These offers can sell out at anytime!
Mediterranean Cruise 7 nights from $619, NE Mediterranean and Venice 12 nights from $1,299.

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Singel and want to travel? Here's a few ideas

Within our directory are a host of different web sites and companies offering travel options for single people and solo travellers. Below are just some of the many website that are easily found at Travelbeen

Travelers Digest
A great portal with loads of suggestions for single travellers. Featured sits include:
Binnacle Travel - Offers singles and other group travel. Special events to meet one's needs.
Bike Tours UK - Offers a service to motorcyclists intending to visit the UK. Can offer hired bikes, accommodation, back up vehicle and a guide. City & National Park combination.
Connecting: Solo Travel Network -International networking for single and solo travel. Going solo tips, news about single-friendly tours and cruises, travel companions, advice, hospitality and lodging exchanges.
Cruising For Love - Join other fun loving singles from around the world on cruises to tropical Caribbean and Mexican destinations.
CuteTravelMate: Travel Companion Service - Search the profiles and find your Perfect Travel Companion
Oranim - Specializes in Jewish singles travel, Israel tours, and educational tours. Also teen summer tours and kosher travel. Birthright free Israel tours.
Travelchums - Search database and message boards for traveling companions worldwide.

Frommer's Single Travellers Frommers.com is an essential online destination for those planning the perfect travel excursion.They have daily podacsts, blogs, and specials that will help you find that perfect vacation. With a special section for solo travellers, it is a must visit site. Examples of podcast include:

• Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Solo Travellers
• Editor's Choice: 7 Top Spots for the Solo Traveller
• Frommers.com Podcast: A Student's Guide to the Best of Mexico

TripSpot - TripSpot.com was designed to break through the information overload of the Web to bring the best travel sites together with insightful editorial in one convenient, user-friendly spot. Sites featured on TripSpot.com are hand-selected by our editorial team for their exceptional quality, content and utility. There is a extensive list of sites that are specifically for single travellers. From this site, quickly and easily find travel news, city guides, maps, weather forecasts, deal finders, reservation services, travel auctions, destination ideas, tourism information, airlines, rentals cars, hotels, campsites, dining, festivals and more.

TrekAmerica If you are planning to travel alone their treks are the best way for you to experience North America. Joining a TrekAmerica tour with people of the same age will save you money by sharing costs and receive the safety and security of travelling in a group. And with TrekAmerica's singles adventure travel there are NO single supplements. Over 70% of trekkers are young single travellers. For the latest in tour dates see their site.


OARS specializes in solo travel:
"Travel with us and you'll find it's not just where you go that makes each trip so special, but with whom you journey. What brings unique individuals together on an O.A.R.S. Singles Vacation is a shared appreciation for outstanding quality, a spirit of adventure,exploration, a passion for good times. You'll travel to places such as the Lower Salmon River in Idaho with those who share your interests & your enthusiasm for travel and adventure, while meeting new people, making new friends and experiencing the unforgettable nature of singles adventure travel on an O.A.R.S. vacation. "
This is a really professional outfit and worth checking out.

OzXposure! The ultimate small group adventures 'down under' ideal for single travellers. OzXposure is an exciting partnership of the very best small group, singles adventure specialists throughout Australia and New Zealand, with over 50 years combined experience!From Australia's pristine beaches and remote outback to New Zealand's spectacular mountains, lakes and rivers - OzXposure gets you right to the heart of these unique destinations with all the fun, freedom and flexibility that OzXposure is famous for.

CruiseMates Singles Cruising: Meet Online & Onboard. In their experience singles have the best time when cruising with other singles. You dine together, drink, dance and plan special activities throughout the voyage- aboard ship and in port. Best of all, you can connect with whom you like, bypass those you don't, and go on your own when you feel like it. There are a lot of ways CruiseMates can enhance your singles cruising experience. They have two singles message boards; one for general discussion and the other to find a roommate. Read the articles here for tips on getting the best prices and finding singles cruise tour operators. You can even put together your own group, and maybe even travel free.