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About Asia

General Information

• AsiaBooks
  A Resource of the Asia Society.
• Asia Observer
  A start page for observers of Asian affairs.
• Asia Source
  Sponsored by the Asia Society. This comprehensive website is divided into Arts Culture, Business Economics, Policy Government and Society History. There is also information on upcoming Asia-related events, news, maps, articles and more.
• Country Watch
  Country Watch provides country specific geopolitical intelligence on each of the 192 countries of the world.
• Globalization101
  An Internet site dedicated to providing students with information and learning opportunities on globalization. The site, managed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), hopes to serve as an informative and engaging space for those interested in learning more about changes in the international economy.
• SEAsite
  Interactive Learning Resources for Southeast Asia.

News

• BBC News Asia
• CNN Asia
• New York Times Asia-Pacific

Other Study Abroad Scholarship Programs

• The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
• The National Security Education Program (NSEP)
• The Fulbright Program (Post-Bachelor)

Travel Guides Tips

• Frommer's
  An essential on-line destination for those planning the perfect travel excursion.
• Let's Go
  The resource for the independent traveler.
• Lonely Planet
  Website created by the publishers of the acclaimed travel guide series, Lonely Planet is a great resource for travelers. The site has a useful interactive map that allows you to click on the region/country you are most interested in learning about. The information provided is a good starting point for information about different countries.
• Rough Guides
  Web version of the Rough Guides to various places around the world. Another series of travel guides targeted towards young people and more adventurous travelers.

Tips

• Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC)
  Travelers' health homepage.
• Travel Health Online
• Travisa
  Visa Information for U.S. citizens.
• United Nations Cartographic Section
• World Meteorological Organization
• World Time Server
  World Time Zones Map.

Search Engine

• ASIACO

Study Abroad Program References

• IIE Passport
• Peterson's Study Abroad
• Study abroad directory - international education resource

U.S. Department of State

• United States Department of State
  Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
• United States Department of State
  Country Background Notes.
• United States Department of State
  Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad.
• United States Department of State
  Office of Overseas Citizens Services.
• United States Department of State
  Passport Services and Information.
• United States Department of State
  Tips for Americans Residing Abroad.
• United States Department of State
  Tips for Women Traveling Alone.
• United States Department of State
  Travel and Living Abroad Section.
• United States Department of State
  Travel Tips For Students.
• United States Department of State
  Your Trip Abroad.
• United States Department of State
  Websites of U.S. Embassies and Consulates.

Disclaimer

This is the Freeman-ASIA Award Program web site. Links to other sites are provided for information only. The inclusion of these links and their content does not imply official endorsement or approval by the Freeman-ASIA Award Program.