GLBTQA Students

The Chico State Study Abroad Office is a SAFE ZONE!

Chico Study Abroad Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,Transgender, Queer and Allies (GLBTQA) Pamphlet

We strongly encourage our GLBTQ students to come out to their Study Abroad Advisor.  Your advisor will assist you in conducting country and culture-specific research, and will also help you determine whether or not the Resident Director and host University abroad are in the Safe Zone.   As with all advising sessions, student confidentiality will be maintained at all times.  The Study Abroad Coordinator, Tasha Dev, is the primary advisor to GLBTQ students: tdev@csuchico.edu

Rainbow Special Interest Group (SIG):

The NAFSA Association of International Educators’ has a wonderful website designed specifically for international and study abroad students and faculty who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer, as well as allies.

This is an excellent resource to assist in planning your international academic experience: www.indiana.edu/%7Eoverseas/lesbigay/

Additional Resources:

Please visit the Study Abroad Office  to obtain more information on resources, scholarships, the latest international news regarding GLBTQA issues, and more.

Letters from Abroad

The Study Abroad Office is currently compiling letters, e-mails and information from our Chico State GLBTQA study abroad alumni.

If you are an alumnus of one of our programs, and would like to connect with your “inner author,” we want to hear from you! Your personal insights and information are sure to help future participants plan for their international experience.

To send us your letters and information, please send your e-mails to Tasha Dev, Study Abroad Coordinator. You may also call us with your questions at (530) 898-5415.

Be sure to check back in the near future to find articles and stories from Chico alumni.

Please do not hesitate to talk with the Study Abroad Coordinator, Tasha Dev, if you need additional information or support.

No assumption about an individual’s sexual orientation will be made by the Study Abroad Office staff.