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Resources about other countries
These sources will help you learn about your study abroad destination.
- Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new windowCountry cultural database containing detailed information on over 175 countries around the world; topics range from food, language, religion, to human rights issues, security briefings, and business etiquette.
- Foreign Policy This link opens in a new windowAnalysis of pressing issues faced by today's world leaders.
- CIA World FactBook This link opens in a new windowInformation on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
- GlobalEDGEContent types: Statistics, news, analysis on international business and trade
Dates covered: Current
Subscription news resources from JMU Libraries
Access with your eID and password.
- New York Times This link opens in a new windowFull access to The New York Times and International New York Times content. Access also includes unlimited access to the Archives and learning tools such as the Learning Network and the New York Times inEducation website.
Note: First time users will need to create a one year renewable account using these instructions - Wall Street Journal This link opens in a new windowAn online version of the Wall Street Journal
Note: First time users will need to create a personal account using these instructions. - Access World News This link opens in a new windowFull text collection of international and local news sources.
Other online news sites
English language coverage in the countries where JMU has semester-long programs.
- BBC NewsThe world's largest broadcast news organization
- The Brussels TimesBelgium’s largest daily news media in English.
- The Local - ItaltyItalian news in English. Students can get a 3-month subscription for about 6 euros.
- The Local - SpainSpanish news in English. Students can get a 3-month subscription for about 6 euros.
- Politico EuropeCovers EU politics and policymaking; based in Brussels.
Search for guidebooks
Use the JMU Library catalog, and type in Guidebooks and choose Subject search in the first box. Type in your country or destination cities to search for titles specific to your semester abroad.