Suggestions for LGBTQ+ Students

How you identify, or who you love should not exclude you from study abroad experiences.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_flag_(LGBT_movement)

LGBTQ+ students are vulnerable in terms of travelling abroad, it is for that reason very important to do as much research as possible about the host country’s cultural norms, practices, and attitudes regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. Here are some resources which you can also use to prepare yourself properly:

• Resources from Michigan State University

• Resources from Northwestern University

• Airport Security Tips from the National Center for Transgender Equality

• Resources from Carleton College

• Rainbow SIG Resources

• Rainbow SIG resources for Students visiting the US

• ILGA / International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association

• Diversityabroad.com: LGBTQ+ Students Abroad

• GoAbroad.com: LGBTQ Traveler's Abroad

• Colleges of the Fenway: Identities Abroad

• Human Rights Watch

Something that is important to think about is a support network. Think about ways of building a new support network in the host country. Do research about student societies, NGO’s and other support structures.