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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.
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01.
Airport, Transportation Information |
08.
Passport/Visa Services |
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02.
Calling Abroad |
09.
Study Abroad Loans |
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03.
Consulates & Visas |
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Study Abroad Scholarships |
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04. Currency Converters |
11.
Student Travel Cards Abroad |
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05.
Health Insurance Abroad |
12.
Translation Services |
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06.
Housing in Florence |
13.
Travel Preparation Online |
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07.
Maps & Guides |
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Airport & Travel Information |
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Travel Warnings |
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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 |
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New York Airport, Flight & Transportation
Information |
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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 |
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New York Airport, Ground Transportation
Information |
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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 |
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Airport & Flight Information
for Italy/Europe |
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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 |
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Additional Information |
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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
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Calling
Abroad |
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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 |
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Country
Calling Codes
www.countrycallingcodes.com |
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Currency Converters & The
Euro |
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OANDA Currency Converter |
Metric Conversions |
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XE Currency Converter |
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The Euro |
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Study Abroad Scholarships |
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Institute
of International Education
National Security Education
Program
David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
National Security Education Program
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Benjamin A.
Gilman International Scholarship Program
International Scholarship Program
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Freeman Asia,
Awards for Study In Asia
Freeman Asia |
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Study Abroad Loans |
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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)
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SallieMae | International
(866) 588-7937 (phone)
tuitionanswer@salliemae.com
(email)
http://www.salliemae.com/international/tuition_answer.htm
(web)
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Other Lenders
FIT Private Loan Lender List |
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Passport/Visa Services |
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Passports
US Department of State
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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 |
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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)
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MY ISIC.com
The International Student ID &
Insurance Card with added Health Insurance
www.myisic.com/
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TRIPPLUS
The no worries travel card
www.tripplus.com
tripplus
Brochure
and
Press Release
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INSURE MY TRIP.COM
www.insuremytrip.com |
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Maps & Guides |
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123 London |
Metro Guide |
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Map of Florence |
UK StreetMap |
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Map Quest |
Yahoo Maps |
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Firenze.net |
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Top Page |
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Housing In Florence |
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Hotels,
Bed & Breakfasts |
Rooms, Apartments, Agencies |
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Bed and Breakfast |
Apartments in Florence |
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Hotel List in Florence_1 |
Easy Stanza (Find an Apt/Room) |
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Hotel List in Florence_2 |
Florence and Abroad |
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Hotels/Housing in Florence |
Lodging in Florence |
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StudentsVille |
Preferred Agencies |
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Firenze.net |
Rooms in Florence |
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Translation Services |
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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 |
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1800Europe |
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AirDeals |
JetBlue |
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Air4Less |
Orbitz |
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CheapSeats |
Priceline |
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CheapTickets |
SkyAuction |
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EconomyTravel |
STATravel |
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Expedia |
StudentFlights |
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FairDeal |
StudentUniverse |
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Fellowship.com |
Travelocity |
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FlyCheap |
Yahoo Farechase |
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HotWire |
Fare Compare |
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Youth Rail Pass
(RailEurope) |
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