{"id":2562,"date":"2024-03-05T16:28:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T21:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/?p=2562"},"modified":"2024-11-15T10:39:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T15:39:26","slug":"resources-for-traveling-while-lgbtq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/2024\/03\/05\/resources-for-traveling-while-lgbtq\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for Traveling While LGBTQ+"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Understanding of gender identity and sexuality varies widely in cultures across the globe. If you&#8217;re an LGBTQ+ student thinking about going abroad, here are a few things to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes, it is very possible to feel safe and supported and have a GREAT time studying abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LGBTQ+ students face a unique set of challenges when traveling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bigotry and discrimination is going to show up in different ways in different countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our partner universities and education abroad providers have resources, information, and support services just for students like you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some countries support LGBTQ+ communities <em>more <\/em>than the US.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why should LGBTQ+ students look into education abroad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Education abroad can be a great way to stand out when beginning your career and a means to build your self-knowledge, which can make an impact when applying for jobs and promoting yourself. There&#8217;s a whole list of transferable skills you can gain, such as problem-solving, next-level confidence, independence, and cultural awareness. Experience related to your desired career field is also a big plus!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We think <strong>everyone deserves to achieve these advantages<\/strong> if they want them. This isn&#8217;t just about having fun overseas &#8211; it&#8217;s about economic equity, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By doing some research, planning, and reflecting ahead of time, the Education Abroad Team can empower you to find a supportive program that fits your needs, address your concerns, and talk to your family about going abroad. Download our guide below and feel free to contact the <a href=\"mailto:studyabroad@maine.edu\">Education Abroad Team<\/a> or the <a href=\"mailto:odi@maine.edu\">Office of Diversity and Inclusion<\/a> with questions or concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-sc2562_9de41b-11 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2562_9de41b-11 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}.kt-sc2562_9de41b-11 .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc2562_9de41b-11 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2562_9de41b-11 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"aligncenter kt-sc2562_9de41b-11 wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:50% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-2566\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1294\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/03\/Digital-Copy-of-Traveling-While-LGBTQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-2566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/03\/Digital-Copy-of-Traveling-While-LGBTQ.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/03\/Digital-Copy-of-Traveling-While-LGBTQ-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/03\/Digital-Copy-of-Traveling-While-LGBTQ-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/03\/Digital-Copy-of-Traveling-While-LGBTQ-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/03\/Digital-Copy-of-Traveling-While-LGBTQ-1536x994.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/03\/Digital-Copy-of-Traveling-While-LGBTQ-105x68.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/03\/Digital-Copy-of-Traveling-While-LGBTQ-317x205.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/03\/Digital-Copy-of-Traveling-While-LGBTQ-423x274.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/03\/Digital-Copy-of-Traveling-While-LGBTQ-634x410.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/03\/Digital-Copy-of-Traveling-While-LGBTQ-846x547.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/03\/Digital-Copy-of-Traveling-While-LGBTQ-951x615.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/03\/Digital-Copy-of-Traveling-While-LGBTQ-1268x820.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,2000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2562_944215-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2562_944215-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2562_944215-7b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2562_944215-7b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2562_944215-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2562_944215-7b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2562_944215-7b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2562_944215-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2562_944215-7b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2562_944215-7b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2562_944215-7b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umainesystem-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/personal\/orlina_boteva_maine_edu\/EWoo1GZmudtAjNj7nyIpbCUBqP_eduU_uYM0Rw0piTDjGg?e=pd80CH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download our Traveling While LGBTQ+ guide!<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Celebrating Pride Abroad - Hayley\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kTBu7wt8cYg?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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