Not all identities, needs, and experiences fit neatly into ascribed labels or boxes. Therefore, we have prepared some additional resources that may be helpful when preparing for your global social work experience.
Resources
Gendered Experiences
- U-M Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Reporting & Resources
- U.S. Department of State: Help for U.S. Citizen Victims of Crime
- U.S. Department of State Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC): Addressing Sexual Assault While Abroad
- Pathways to Safety International provides 24/7 support to American victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and forced marriage on a global scale.
- Abroadia Spanish on YouTube: Global Thoughts: Elisabet Raquel Garcia (Trigger warning: This video includes discussions of gender-based violence, sexual exploitation, abortion, and sexual assault.)
- International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers (IAMAT): What to do and where to go? A doctor's advice for students abroad
- hey it's anne on YouTube: period products in korea // tampons, menstrual cups, discs, etc!
- Teen Vogue: How International Travel Can Mess with Your Menstrual Cycle
- Travel Outlandish: A Step-by-Step Guide to Traveling on Your Period
Being Plus Size
- Dia&Co: A Fat Woman's Guide to International Travel
- Nieka Richard on YouTube: Traveling While Plus-Size// How I've been all over the world!
- Serina Lenore on YouTube: FLYING FAT: My Tips & Tricks on Traveling
Dietary Needs
- University of Florida International Center: Dietary Restrictions
- Zabihah is an online guide to Halal restaurants worldwide.
- My Halal Kitchen: How to Find Halal FoodSpots While Traveling
- The Points Guy: Tips and Challenges of Keeping Kosher While Traveling
- Wheatless Wanderlust: Gluten-Free Travel: How to Travel 100% Gluten-Free
- Gluten Free Passport has a multitude of resources for navigating gluten-, dairy-, and other allergen-free diets while traveling.
- HappyCow is an online guide for finding and reviewing vegan and vegetarian restaurants in over 180 countries.
- Madeleine Olivia on YouTube: HOW TO EAT VEGAN WHEN TRAVELING | My 10 Top Tips & Tricks
- East Meets Kitchen on YouTube: HOW TO EAT VEGAN WHILE TRAVELING
- Download The Vegan Passport App on the App Store and Google Play, granting access to a vegan phrasebook in more than 70 languages.
- Wishlists and Wanderings: Vegetarian and Vegan Travel: 10 Tips for Easier Plant-Based Eating Abroad