If someone from Iceland, Ghana, or Oman were to visit you in the States, wouldn’t you want them to understand some things about your culture before they arrived?

From popular culture, movies, YouTube videos, articles, blog posts, and travel guides, we can derive culture, cultural context and clues. We encourage you to do this as you prepare to visit someone else’s home country! Here’s a list of resources that may help you understand your host culture and ease the transition between home and host countries.

Local Information:

Check out blogs from CISabroad students in Scotland here!

Recommended Books and Guides:
Lonely Planet
Diversity Abroad
Frommer’s
Travel and Leisure
CIA Factbook
Trip Advisor #CISabroadtip: check out their smartphone app too!

Recommended Videos and Movies:

Want to learn more about Scotland’s landscapes, culture, and history? Check these out.

More video Resources:

Travel Tips: Why you need a U.S. Passport Card

Smartphone Apps:
Top 10 Apps for Smartphones from Lonely Planet