Need help getting started?  Consider these programs:

1) 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/

2) Chicago Sister Cities International Program: http://www.chicagosistercities.org/

3) Project Exploration: http://www.projectexploration.org/

Traveling out of the country?  Some helpful websites:

1) CDC- The Center for Disease Control: Travelers' Health:

Make sure you check well in advance for any required vaccinations!

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

2) U.S. Department of State - Passports and Visas:

http://travel.state.gov/