These resources have information on the laws and social climate of the locations of our study abroad program.

• International Lesbian and Gay Association
  Provides LGBTQ – relevant legal information and news reports by region and country, including an interactive map.
• International Gay and Lesbian HRC
  International LGBT campaign providing information on the legal, social and political LGBTQ climate by region and country.
• GlobalGayz.com
  LGBTQ travel and culture website that compiles news reports, links, stories and photo galleries for over 190 countries. Though there are many banner ads, the combination of sources gives a broad picture of cultural attitudes towards the LGBT community in a region.
• Human Rights Watch
  Compiles reports on human rights issues, including LGBT issues, for countries around the world. News resource for issues LGBTQ human rights events and stories.
• Out Traveler Magazine
  A website that provides information about great LGBTQ spots all around the world

You can borrow a current LGBT travel guide from the SMCM Student Services Library 

List of countries where homosexuality is illegal

Types of Housing (by Country)

Country	Housing
Argentina	Homestay
Austria	Apt., Dorm, Independent
Belgium	Homestay
Belize	Dorm
Brazil	Apt., Home
Canada	Apt. Dorm
Costa Rica (including Nicaragua)	Homestay
China	Dorm
Czech Republic	Apt.
England	Dorm, Home
France	Dorm, Home, Independent
Gambia (and Senegal)	Happy Camp Compound
Germany	Hostel, Apt., Dorm
Greece	Hotel
Guam	Apt., Dorm
Hungary	Apt.
Hong Kong	Dorm
India	Dorm
Ireland	Apt., Dorm, Intl. House
Italy	Apt.
Japan	Apt., Dorm
Kenya	Dorm
Netherlands	Dorm, Home
Nicaragua	Homestay
Peru	Homestay
Puerto Rico	Apt., Dorm
New Zealand	Apt., Dorm, Independent
Spain	Dorm, Home
South Africa	Hotel
Tanzania	Dorm
Thailand	Dorm
Turks and Caicos Islands	Dorm
U.S. Virgin Islands	Apt., Dorm