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The Office of International Programs

USEFUL LINKS

Here, you will find additional information for Travel and Study Abroad activities.


Disclaimer: All links on this page are of an external resource. FIT is not responsible for any business conducted herein.

CONTENTS:

 
01. Airport, Transportation Information

08. Passport/Visa Services

02. Calling Abroad

09. Study Abroad Loans

03. Consulates & Visas 10. Study Abroad Scholarships
04. Currency Converters 11. Student Travel Cards Abroad
05. Health Insurance Abroad 12. Translation Services
06. Housing in Florence

13. Travel Preparation Online

07. Maps & Guides  

Airport & Travel Information

Travel Warnings

Before traveling, stay updated on travel warnings, airport security and public announcements.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

US Department of State Travel Warnings

US Department of State Public Announcements


New York Airport, Flight & Transportation Information

Airport information for the New York and New Jersey area. Find helpful information on how to travel, to and from John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark Airports. Also find detailed information on flight departures and arrivals in addition to real time flight tracking. Information on AirTrain, Path Rail, Ferry, World Trade Center Transportation Hub and Sea Hub is also available.

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

New Jersey Transit


New York Airport, Ground Transportation Information

Here are some options for transportation to and from airports within the New York area.

SuperShuttle

Airlink New York City

New York Airport Service

Taxi from JFK


Airport & Flight Information for Italy/Europe

These links are a great resource for anyone flying to Italy or to other parts of Europe.

Italian Airports and Connections

1800 Europe


See also: Travel Preparation Online


Additional Information

Avoid delays! This is an independent service which informs the general public on live updates to airport and airline delays,  tips and tricks for avoiding delays, and if any, how to report your complaint.

Avoid Delays.com

Bringing Liquids Onboard


Calling Abroad

How to Call Abroad

This is an excellent tool for those desiring to make that ever confusing, international long-distance phone call. Also included, are international time zones for each city you have chosen abroad. Additional resources are also available.

www.howtocallabroad.com

 

Country Calling Codes

www.countrycallingcodes.com

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Currency Converters & The Euro

OANDA Currency Converter

Metric Conversions

XE Currency Converter

 

The Euro

 

Study Abroad Scholarships

 

Institute of International Education

National Security Education Program

David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships

National Security Education Program


Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

International Scholarship Program


Freeman Asia, Awards for Study In Asia

Freeman Asia

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Study Abroad Loans

 

MyRichUncle

To speak with someone directly contact:

Heather Jones, Representative

(773) 278-9702 (office)

(773) 278-9703 (fax)

hjones@myrichuncle.com (email)

www.MyRichUncle.com (web)


SallieMae | International

(866) 588-7937 (phone)

tuitionanswer@salliemae.com (email)

http://www.salliemae.com/international/tuition_answer.htm (web)


Other Lenders

FIT Private Loan Lender List

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Passport/Visa Services

 

Passports

US Department of State


It's Easy
Vital Documents To Go

Satellite Airline Terminal
125 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
(866) 487-3279 (office)
www.itseasypassport.com (web)


PASSPORTS
andVISAS.com

5775 Blue Lagoon Drive
Suite 100
Miami, FL 33126

(305) 264-5933 (phone)

(800) 860-8610 (toll free)

(305) 264-5997 (fax)

www.passportsandvisas.com (web)


Rush Passport & Visa

39 W. 32nd Street
Suite 1202
New York, NY 10001
(212) 244-8948 (office)
(212) 244-8947 (fax)
www.rushpassport.com (web)


Find a Consulate

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Health Insurance Abroad & Student Travel Cards

 

Koster Insurance Agency
500 Victory Road
Quincy, MA 02171

(800) 457-5599 (toll free)

(617) 770-9889 (phone2)

(617) 479-0860 (fax)

StudentCare@kosterins.com (email)

www.kosterweb.com (web)


MY ISIC.com

The International Student ID &
Insurance Card with added Health Insurance

www.myisic.com/


TRIPPLUS

The no worries travel card

www.tripplus.com
 

tripplus Brochure

and Press Release


INSURE MY TRIP.COM

www.insuremytrip.com

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Maps & Guides

 

123 London

Metro Guide

Map of Florence

UK StreetMap

Map Quest

Yahoo Maps

Firenze.net

 

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Housing In Florence

 

Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts

Rooms, Apartments, Agencies

Bed and Breakfast

Apartments in Florence

Hotel List in Florence_1

Easy Stanza (Find an Apt/Room)

Hotel List in Florence_2

Florence and Abroad

Hotels/Housing in Florence

Lodging in Florence

StudentsVille

Preferred Agencies

Firenze.net

Rooms in Florence

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Translation Services

 

Over the past two decades Eriksen has grown steadily as the awareness of globalization has spread, and companies all over the world realize that doing business in different markets requires a comprehensive, nuanced entrance into each local area. Their expert linguists and localization professionals offer their clients detail-oriented solutions that allow them to succeed. If you have any question or would like to receive more information about these services, please contact Eriksen's themselves.
 

Eriksen Translations Inc.

32 Court Street, 20th Floor

Brooklyn, New York 11201

(718) 802-9010 (phone)

(718) 802-0041 (fax)

info@erikseninc.com (email)

http://www.erikseninc.com/

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Travel Preparation Online

 

1800Europe

 

AirDeals

JetBlue

Air4Less

Orbitz

CheapSeats

Priceline

CheapTickets

SkyAuction

EconomyTravel

STATravel

Expedia

StudentFlights

FairDeal

StudentUniverse

Fellowship.com

Travelocity

FlyCheap

Yahoo Farechase

HotWire

Fare Compare


Youth Rail Pass (RailEurope)

 

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