Need help getting started?

Consider these programs:

Kokrobitey Institute- Ghana, West Africa

Kokrobitey is a dynamic, inspiration and welcoming environment for an international community of learners that gather to participate in programs that range in duration from 2 weeks to a year long.

http://www.kokrobiteyinstitute.org/

Chicago Sister Cities International Program

http://www.chicagosistercities.org/

Project Exploration

http://www.projectexploration.org/

Traveling out of the country?

These site will help get you ready

CDC- The Center for Disease Control: Travelers' Health

Make sure you check well in advance for any required vaccinations

http://www.cdc.gov/travel/

U.S. Department of State- passports/visas