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Travel Services for Students

Notice: Many student travel discounts are only available if you have an International Student Identification Card (ISIC).  This card verifies that you are a university student, and are thus eligible for any reduced student rates.  To apply for an ISIC, stop by the Office of International Programs, or go online at www.myisic.com.  The cost is $22, and you do not need to be enrolled in a study abroad program to be eligible.  You simply need a Student ID (Dragon ID for MSUM students) number. 

• British Council-- The most comprehensive and up-to-date information on studying in the UK.
• STA Travel-- provides discount travel fares and services for students.  Contact the STA Travel Office in Minneapolis at 612-615-1800 for personal help booking reduced student fares.
• Student Universe-- Online student travel agent with cheap tickets. Student travel discounts and student airfare deals. Also offers rail passes, hostel information and insurance.
• Carlson-Wagonlit Travel-- travel agent located in Moorhead.  MSUM has worked with Carlson-Wagonlit many times over the years.  Call  (218) 236-8383 or 1-800-225-8383.
• www.kvammetravel.com-- local agent offering student travel discounts.  Call (218) 236-9606 or 1-800-999-1586.
• Rail Europe -- can handle all of your Eurorail and other rail pass needs.  
• International Student Travel Confederation-- can book flights, trains or buses.  Also offers advice, insurance, and other helpful info.
• Hostels.com-- The Internet Guide to International Hostelling.
• Hostelworld.com-- book hostel rooms online.
• Allstays.com/hostel-- Allsays' Hostel FAQ
• Trip Plus-- Travel Security card that includes travel insurance, emergency & travel assistance, phone & email services and an ATM/Debit card
• ISIS -- offers insurance for students traveling overseas.
• www.insuremytrip.com-- offers health and non-health (personal belongings and baggage, etc) insurance for travelers.
• www.travelguard.com-- Travel Guard International sells travel and trip insurance.
• www.transitionsabroad.com-- online version of Transitions Abroad magazine, has articles and information on studying, working, volunteering and traveling abroad.
• Lonelyplanet.com-- offers travel advice, travel information and travel services.
• Fodors.com-- website of the popular Fodor's travel book series.
• Frommers.com-- website of the popular Frommer's travel book series.
• Perry International-- can help you get last minute passports and tourist or student visas.
• U.S. State Department-- get the latest info on travel warnings, entry requirements for all foreign nations, visa guidelines and other matters. 
• OSAC - Overseas Security Advisory Council -- Run by the U.S. Department of State, this website offers the latest security information for travelers, including worldwide information on civil unrest, disease, weather, and other possible hazards.
• Telestial-- Options for international phone usage
• SAFETI Clearinghouse-- Provides links to many different government and private agencies offering information on safety while travelling abroad.
• XE.com-- up-to-the-minute conversion rates for any world currency.
• Check for Travel Advisories-- MnSCU policy 5.19.3 /Travel ManagementSubpart D. Travel Advisories.
• Employees or any other individuals authorized to travel including
  students must NOT travel to countries for which a travel advisory has
  been issued by the State Department of the United States of America.
  Contact the State Department to obtain a list of current advisories at
  http://travel.state.gov/