Students and their families should be aware that the U.S. Department of State maintains a website for U.S. citizen students who are, or will be, studying abroad. It may be found at www.studentsabroad.state.gov and addresses the following subject areas:

• Enrolling ones' presence abroad with the nearest U.S. Embassy through the STEP Enrollment Program at: https://step.state.gov/step/

• Checking country-specific conditions as well as travel warnings and alerts at: www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html

• Offering students travel safety and other traveling tips provided at: www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html