The most important link is the US State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs website. It is a good idea to keep an eye on your country's travel advisory before and after you leave the US. Their site also has valuable emergency advice. You might even print out some of their pages to take with you.
| US State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs | http://travel.state.gov/ |
| Travel Warnings | http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html |
| Student Safety Information | http://studentsabroad.state.gov/ |
| Services and Information for American Citizens Abroad | http://travel.state.gov/law/citizenship/citizenship_775.html |
| How Consular Officers Can Help | http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html#assistance |
| Important Telephone Numbers | http://travel.state.gov/about/contact/contact_4745.html |
| Links to US Embassies and Consulates Worldwide | http://www.usembassy.gov/ |
| The Federal Reserve Bank (for exchange rates) | http://www.ny.frb.org/markets/fxrates/noon.cfm |
| Center for Disease Control/Travelers' Health | http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ |
| Transportation Security Administration | http://www.tsa.gov |