resources

Below are some web sites which may be helpful as you prepare to attend the Grinnell-in-London program.

BEING A STUDENT IN LONDON
Information on being a study abroad student in London by British Council
Study Abroad in the UK information- health, tips, etc!

BRITISH ENGLISH
English Language Games & The Best of British English- highly entertaining!

BRITISH LAW
How Foreign Laws Apply to You

CONTACT/COMMUNICATION WHILE ABROAD
Keeping in Touch While Abroad

EMBASSY
US Embassy in London Registering with the Embassy

EXCHANGE RATE
To find the exchange rate of American dollars to British pounds, or vice versa.

HEALTH & SAFETY
US government travel advisories and travel warnings
Important U.S. State Department publications providing vital information about everything from applying for a passport to tips on personal safety: Tips for Traveling Abroad.
Travelers are strongly encouraged to find out about health conditions in the country to which they will be traveling. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, GA hosts a CDC Traveler's Health Web Site with vaccination suggestions, health advisories, and much more. This is a must visit for all students going abroad. Also try Shoreland's Travel Health Online.
One very good site for learning about the area to which you will be traveling is the State Department Consular Information Sheets. These documents include basic information on travel, crime, medical facilities, embassy and consulate locations and so forth.
For confidential listening, support, and information, students can contact London Nightline.

INFORMATION ON LONDON & THE UK
Visit the UK
Review of London by the popular TIMEOUT Magazine
Great Things to Do in London
CIA World Fact Book is produced annually by the Central Intelligence Agency for the use of US Government officials, and the style, format, coverage, and content are designed to meet their specific requirements. The World Fact Book contains rather specific information about the countries of the world.
U.S. State Department on being an American and traveling overseas.
Travel Guides are also a wonderful way to see where you'll be studying and get a head start on planning your off time. Here are links to some of the more popular guides: Rough Guide, Lonely Planet

INTERNTIONAL STUDENT ID CARD
International Student ID Card

MAPS
MapMachine The National Geographic comprehensive collection of maps for all counties and areas of the world.

NEWS
Up to the minute news by the BBC

PASSPORT
Official State Department passport information
How to Get a Passport
How to Renew a Passport

PREDEPARTURE
Predeparture Information and Tips

TRAVEL
Council Travel --Information on International Student ID Cards, Eurail passes, discount airfares, etc.

GRINNELL STUDENTS EXPERIENCES
Skye Hibbard, GILF02, created a few pages on her website about her GIL experience.
Daniel Muzyka, GILF03, has photos from the many GIL field trips to share.