{"id":380,"date":"2022-04-08T10:29:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T15:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/?page_id=380"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:22:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:22:44","slug":"lgbtq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/culture-identity\/lgbtq\/","title":{"rendered":"LGBTQ+"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"lead-in\">LGBTQ+ students studying abroad have an opportunity to learn about themselves, their identity and enrich their lives in a global context. CIE understands that the LGBTQ+ community faces challenges, and will continue to provide support to ensure the best possible study abroad experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"things-to-consider\">Things To Consider Before Studying Abroad as an LGBTQ+ Student<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Laws regarding sexuality and gender identity<\/li><li>Social attitude towards LGBTQ+ community<\/li><li>Norms and behaviors of the host culture<\/li><li>Current news of LGBTQ+ events<\/li><li>LGBTQ+ meeting places in the host country<\/li><li>Host country culture and religion<\/li><li>Program location<\/li><li>Short-term programs vs. long-term programs<\/li><li>How open do you want to express your sexuality and gender identity while abroad?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"uceap-countries-by-risk-level\">UCEAP Countries by Risk Level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table \"><table><thead><tr><th>Minimal Risk<\/th><th>Low Risk<\/th><th>Moderate Risk<\/th><th>High Risk<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Argentina<\/td><td>Austrailia<\/td><td>Brazil<\/td><td>Egypt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canada<\/td><td>France<\/td><td>Chile<\/td><td>Ghana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Czech Republic<\/td><td>Israel<\/td><td>China<\/td><td>Indonesia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Denmark<\/td><td>Italy<\/td><td>Dominican Republic<\/td><td>Jordan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Germany<\/td><td>Japan<\/td><td>South Korea<\/td><td>Morocco<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ireland<\/td><td>Mexico<\/td><td>Singapore<\/td><td>Russia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Netherlands<\/td><td>Thailand<\/td><td>South Africa<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Zealand<\/td><td><\/td><td>Taiwan<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spain<\/td><td><\/td><td>Vietnam<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sweden<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--external\">For a more detailed explanation of the destinations listed above please refer to the <a href=\"http:\/\/studyabroad.ucmerced.edu\/lgbtq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UCEAP Sexual and Diversity webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"identity-and-safety\">Identity and Safety Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to understand the implications of expressing an LGBTQ+ identity abroad. Concepts of identity and the way in which LGBTQ+ individuals are perceived not only vary from country to country, but even between regions within the same country. Researching the host country before going abroad will help tone down the risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though once abroad, it is recommended that students reevaluate the local LGBTQ+ tolerance levels before coming out. As part of the study abroad experience,&nbsp;students learn to adapt to their new environment by observing local manners and behaviors of their host culture. LGBTQ+ students should exercise the same caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-resources\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-link--external wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/apps.carleton.edu\/curricular\/ocs\/diversity\/LGBT\/suggestions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suggestions for LGBTQ Students Going Abroad<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/eap.ucop.edu\/Diversity\/Pages\/LGBTQ.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UCEAP Sexual and Gender Diversity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/ilga.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex association<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/educationabroad.global.usf.edu\/_customtags\/ct_FileRetrieve.cfm?File_ID=51978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LGBT Student Guide For Education Abroad<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/international.uiowa.edu\/study-abroad\/first-steps\/identity\/lgbt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Iowa LGBTQ+ Identity Abroad<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/passports\/english\/go\/lgbt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. LGBTI Travel Information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.carleton.edu\/curricular\/ocs\/diversity\/LGBT\/10_reasons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Reasons Why LGBTQ+ Students Should Study Abroad<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studying-in-uk.org\/the-complete-guide-to-studying-and-living-in-uk-as-an-lgbt-student\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LGBT Guide to studying in UK<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even while students abroad are still Panthers!, they are first and foremost 51ÁÔÆæ students, and are always welcome to contact the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lgbtrc\">51ÁÔÆæ LGBT Resource Center<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"uwm-block-otp-nav \"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h3 class=\"size-h4 wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LGBT Resource Center<\/strong><br>51ÁÔÆæ Student Union WG89<br><a href=\"mailto:peerout@uwm.edu\">peerout@uwm.edu<\/a><br>414-229-4116<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Director Email<br><a href=\"mailto:jrmurray@uwm.edu\">jrmurray@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2698\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/\">Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwmilwaukee.studioabroad.com\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ProgramDiscovery\">Locations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/start-here\/\">Getting Started<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwmilwaukee.studioabroad.com\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home\">Study Abroad Program Portal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/academic-credit\/\">Academic Credit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/financial-planning\/\">Financial Planning<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/travel-logistics\/\">Travel Logistics<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/study-abroad\/culture-identity\/\">Culture &amp; 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