Metro International
285 West Broadway, Suite 450,
New York, NY 10013
Tel: (212) 431-1195
info@metrointl.org
www.metrointl.org

Metro International should be your first stop for finding out how to discover New York and meet Americans! Metro offers special events for international students and scholars throughout the academic year: community visits with American host families, walking tours, foreign affairs conferences, social activities for international spouses, and much more. You can also join Metro’s Global Classroom program and go into New York City schools to teach lessons about your home country and culture. Contact Metro for more information and to put your name on the Metro mailing list.

International Center in New York
50 West 23rd Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Tel: (212) 255-9555
www.intlcenter.org

Open Monday through Friday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., the International Center serves foreign students, exchange scholars, and other internationals. Services include one-on-one English tutoring, conversation discussion groups, social and cultural activities, workshops on New York life skills, and trips and tours to areas of interest in the New York area. Programs are run by American volunteers. The annual registration fee is $350 ($300 for six months or $200 for three months). An optional twelve hours of one-on-one English language tutoring is also available for an additional $80.

International House
500 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10027
Tel: (212) 316-8400
www.ihouse-nyc.org

International House is a residence and program center for 700 graduate students, interns and trainees from over 100 countries. Activities include guest speakers, seminars, films, trips, festivals, music recitals and social events. Facilities include study rooms and music practice rooms, a computer lab, cafeteria, pub, fitness center, and gymnasium. Scholarships are available for residents. Non-resident memberships are available to full-time graduate students, interns and trainees of 21 years and older for $150 per year or $75 per semester. For information on non-resident memberships call (212) 316-8436.

YMCA International
5 West 63rd Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023
Tel: (212) 727-8800
Toll Free: (888) 477-9622
www.ymcainternational.org

The International Branch of the YMCA sponsors inexpensive educational travel programs to different areas of interest in the U.S. These usually happen in the summer and can be arranged from your home country. Their office is open from Monday to Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and they can provide you with a listing of Y hostels in the U.S. and abroad for student travelers. Their International Career Advancement Program arranges visas for students interested in participating in training programs with U.S. employers. Check www.ymcaicap.org for more information.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center
208 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
Tel: (212) 620-7310
www.gaycenter.org

Comprehensive and up-to-date information on events, group meetings, educational programs and other resources for the LGBT community.

The Audre Lorde Project
85 South Oxford Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Tel: (718) 596-0342
www.alp.org/index.html

New York’s center for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people of color (racial minorities).

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
356 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011
Tel: (212) 271-7200
www.callen-lorde.org/index.html

A New York medical facility dedicated to meeting the health care needs of the LGBT community and people living with HIV/AIDS—regardless of any patient’s ability to pay.

LGBT Student Scholarships
www.american.edu/ocl/glbta/resources/info_scholarships.html

List of scholarships available specifically for LGBT students, compiled by the American University Office of Financial Aid.

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
Toll Free: (888) 843-4564
www.glnh.org

Offers free and anonymous counseling services over its toll-free telephone number. Callers can speak directly with a trained volunteer who has access to a national database of referrals specific to the gay and lesbian community. Open Monday through Friday 4 p.m.–midnight and Saturday noon–5 p.m.

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
100 Gold St, 2nd Floo
New York, NY 10038
Tel: (212) 788-2830
www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/

Offers information on community resources and city resources accessible to people with disabilities. Publishes Access New York: A Guide to Accessible Travel In and Around New York City, a free practical guide with detailed information about transport, dining out, attractions, museums, theaters, movie theaters, sightseeing, sports venues and more.

Big Apple Greeters
1 Centre Street, Suite 2035
New York, NY 10007
Tel: (212) 669 8159
www.bigapplegreeter.org

Organizes volunteer-led visits to New York City neighborhoods for disabled out-of-town visitors. Volunteer guides are disabled or have done disability-sensibility training. Visits require 4 weeks’ notice. The online visit request form is the preferred way of signing up.

Mobility International USA/National Clearing House on Disability and Exchange (NCDE)
www.miusa.org

A non-profit organization focusing on ensuring successful international experiences for people with disabilities. Provides a free information and referral service, including contacts for disability-related organizations worldwide.

Amtrak
Toll Free: (800) USA-RAIL (Automated service; say “agent” to speak to a person) www.amtrak.com

The national railroad company. A 15% student discount is available on most rail fares (coach class) with a Student Advantage Card. Rail passes for non-U.S. passport holders that allow unlimited regional or nation-wide travel within a specific period of time (5, 15 or 30 days) are also obtainable at Amtrak ticket offices or online. Prices for these passes vary from $149 to $550. Some travel agencies also offer 3- and 7-day passes ($99–$175) for specific regions (www.usbyrail.com).

Greyhound Bus
Toll Free: (800) 229-9424
www.greyhound.com

The largest provider of intercity bus service. 15% student discount is available online and for walk-up tickets (NOT on phone-bookings) with a Student Advantage Card. Greyhound buses are usually cheaper than trains, but are less comfortable and not as convenient if you want to enjoy the scenery along the way.

Student Universe
Toll Free: (800) 272-9676
www.studentuniverse.com

Online travel service for students, specializing in discount student airfares. A resource for researching destinations and purchasing discount travel products.

STA Travel
(Multiple Locations in the New York Area)
Toll Free: (800) 781-4040
www.statravel.com

Travel company for students and young people. Offers discount airfares, hostels, hotels, rail and bus passes. Student discounts available with the International Student Identity Card (ISIC).

Travel CUTS New York
124 MacDougal Street,
New York, NY 10012
Tel: (212) 674-CUTS (212-674-2887)
Toll Free: (800) 592-CUTS (800-592-2887) (U.S. National Reservation Center)
www.travelcuts.com

Specializes in student budget travel. Offers discount airfares, tours, youth hostels, budget hotels, rail passes, and bus passes. Student discounts available with the International Student Identity Card (ISIC).

Green Tortoise
Toll Free: (800) TOR-TOISE (800-867-8674)
www.greentortoise.com

Offers affordable adventure travel off the beaten track. Groups travel on buses that are outfitted with beds, and the drivers and passengers cook as a group. While most tours operate out of San Francisco, coast-to-coast trips can pick you up in New York.

TrekAmerica
Tel: (973) 983-1144
Toll Free: (800) 221-0596
www.trekamerica.com

Offers small group adventure travel in North America covering the USA, Canada, Alaska & Mexico. Trips offer a combination of sightseeing and activities that will take you to big cities, national parks, remote beaches and other places off the tourist routes.

American International Tours
Toll Free: (800) 552-3932
www.tourquest.com

Specializes in student travel to popular destinations in the Northeastern U.S. and Canada. Tours are designed as weekend getaways for college students and other young adults.

Lonely Planet - www.lonelyplanet.com
Rough Guides - www.roughguides.com

Both websites are “portals” to the guidebooks they sell, but also contain up-to-date and useful information, including comments from other travelers.

International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
www.isiccard.com

ID card that allows full-time students to avail of discounted airfares and other deals.

Student Advantage Card
www.studentadvantage.com/discountcard

Student discount card necessary to qualify for certain discounts with Amtrak and Greyhound; also good for discounts at a variety of other places. Available for full-time students or young travelers under 26.

U.S. National Park Service
www.nps.gov

Helps you plan a successful visit to a national park; the website contains information on opening hours, activities, weather, and more. Most national parks charge entry fees, usually $20 (sometimes less) per vehicle. If you plan on visiting several parks within one year, the “National Parks Pass” ($50, admits purchaser and others in the same vehicle) can be a smart purchase.

American Automobile Association (AAA)
Tel: (212) 468-2600
www.aaa.com

AAA-membership helps you get emergency roadside assistance nationwide, including towing, fuel, and locksmith services. Membership also includes discounts at many museums, selected motels and on Amtrak rail fares.

Australia
150 East 42nd Street 34th Floor
(212) 351-6500
www.australianyc.org

Austria
31 East 69th Street
(212) 737-6400
www.austria-ny.org

Azerbaijan
866 UN Plaza, Ste. 560
(212) 371-2559
www.azembassy.com

Bahamas, Commonwealth of the
231 East 46th Street
(212) 421-6925
www.un.int/bahamas

Bahrain
866 Second Avenue
14th & 15th Floors
(212) 223-6200
www.un.int/bahrain

Bangladesh, Peoples Republic of
821 UN Plaza, 8th Floor
(212) 867-3434
www.un.int/bangladesh

Barbados
800
Second Avenue
(212) 867-8435
http://barbados.diplomacy.edu

Belarus
708 Third Avenue, 21st Floor
(212) 682-5392
www.belarusconsul.org

Belgium
1330 Avenue of the Americas 26th Floor
(212) 586-5110
www.diplobel.us

Belize
885 2nd Avenue, 20th Floor
(212) 593-0999
www.embassyofbelize.org

Benin, Republic of
4 East 73rd Street
(212) 249-6014
www.un.int/benin

Bhutan, Kingdom of
2 UN Plaza, 27th Floor
(212) 826-1919

Bolivia
211 East 43rd Street Ste. 702
(212) 687-0530
www.bolivia-usa.org

Bosnia and Herzegovina
866 UN Plaza, Ste. 580
(212) 751-9015
www.un.int/bosnia

Botswana
154 East 36th Street
(212) 889-2277
www.botswanaembassy.org

Brazil
1185 Sixth Avenue, 21st Floor
(917) 777-7777
www.brazilny.org

Brunei
771 First Avenue
(212) 697-3465
www.bruneiembassy.org

Bulgaria, The Republic of
121 East 62nd Street
(212) 935-4646
www.consulbulgaria-ny.org

Burkina Faso
115 East 73rd Street
(212) 288-7515
www.burkinaembassy-usa.org

Burundi, Republic of
336 East 45th Street
(212) 499-0001

Cambodia, Kingdom of
866 UN Plaza, Ste. 420
(212) 223-0676
www.un.int/cambodia

Cameroon
22 East 73rd Street
(212) 794-2296
www.cameroonmission.org

Canada
1251 6th Avenue
(212) 596-1628
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/new_york

Cape Verde
27 East 69th Street
(212) 472-0333
www.capeverdeusa.org

Central African Republic*
1618 22nd Street, NW
(202) 483-7800

Chad*
2002 R Street, NW
(202) 462-4009
www.chadembassy.org

Chile
866 UN Plaza, Suite 601
(212) 980-3366
www.chileny.com

China, Peoples Republic of
520 Twelfth Avenue
(212) 244-9392
www.nyconsulate.prchina.org

Colombia
10 East 46th Street
(212) 798-9000
www.consuladodecolombiaennewyork.com

Comoros
420 East 50th St.
(212) 750-1637

Congo, Democratic Republic of
866 UN Plaza, Ste. 511
(212) 319-8061
www.un.int/drcongo

Costa Rica
80 Wall Street, Suite 718
(212) 509-3066
www.costarica-embassy.org

Croatia
369 Lexington Avenue 11th Floor
(212) 599-3066
www.croatiaemb.org

Cuba
315 Lexington Avenue
(212) 689-7215
www.un.int/cuba

Cyprus, Republic of
13 East 40th Street
(212) 686-6016
www.cyprusembassy.net

Czech Republic
1109-1111 Madison Avenue
(212) 535-8814
www.mfa.cz/newyork

Denmark
885 Second Avenue
(212) 223-4545
www.denmark.org

Djibouti, Republic of
866 UN Plaza
(212) 753-3163

Dominica, Commonwealth of
800 Second Avenue
(212) 599-8478

Dominican Republic
1501 Broadway, Ste. 410
(212) 768-2480
www.consuladord-ny.org

East Timor
866 Second Avenue, 9th Floor
(212) 759-3675
www.un.int/timor-leste

Ecuador
800 Second Avenue
(212) 808-0170
www.ecuador.org

Egypt, Arab Republic of 
1110 Second Avenue
(212) 759-7120
www.egyptembassy.us

El Salvador
46 Park Avenue
(212) 889-3608
www.elsalvador.org

Equatorial Guinea*
2020 16th Street, NW
(202) 518-5700

Eritrea
800 Second Avenue 18th Floor
(212) 687-3138

Estonia
600 Third Avenue 26th Floor
(212) 883-0636
www.estemb.org

Ethiopia
866 Second Avenue
(212) 421-1830
www.ethiopianembassy.org

Fiji
630 Third Avenue
(212) 687-4130

Finland
866 UN Plaza, Room 250
(212) 750-4400
www.finland.org

France
934 Fifth Avenue
(212) 606-3689
www.info-france-usa.org

Gabon
18 East 41st Street, 9th Floor
(212) 686-9720

Gambia
800 Second Avenue
(212) 949-6640

Georgia
1 UN Plaza, 26th Floor
(212) 759-1949
www.georgiaemb.org

Germany, Federal Republic of
871 UN Plaza
(212) 610-9700
www.germany-info.org

Ghana
19 East 47th Street
(212) 832-1300
www.ghana-embassy.org

Greece
69 East 79th Street
(212) 988-5500
www.greekembassy.org

Grenada
820 Second Avenue
(212) 599-0301
www.grenadaconsulate.org

Guatemala
57 Park Avenue
(212) 686-3837
www.guatemala-embassy.org

Guinea
140 East 39th Street
(212) 687-8115

Guinea-Bissau**
15929 Yukon Lane, Rockville
(301) 947-3958

Guyana, Republic of
370 Seventh Avenue
(212) 947-5110
www.guyana.org

Haiti
271 Madison Avenue
(212) 697-9767
www.haiti.org

Honduras
80 Wall Street
(212) 269-3611
www.hondurasemb.org

Hong Kong
520 Twelfth Avenue
(212) 244-9456
www.nyconsulate.prchina.org

Hungary
223 East 52nd Street
(212) 752-0661
www.hungaryemb.org

Iceland
800 Third Avenue, 36th Floor
(212) 593-2700
www.iceland.org

India
3 East 64th Street
(212) 774-0600
www.indiacgny.org

Indonesia
5 East 68th Street
(212) 879-0600
www.indony.org

Iran
622 Third Avenue
(212) 687-2020
www.un.int/iran

Iraq
14 East 79th Street
(212) 737-4433
www.un.int/iraq

Ireland
345 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
(212) 319-2555
www.irelandemb.org

Israel
800 Second Avenue
(212) 499-5000
www.israelemb.org

Italy
690 Park Avenue
(212) 439-8600
www.italconsulnyc.org

Ivory Coast
46 East 74th Street
(212) 717-5555

Jamaica
767 Third Avenue
(212) 935-9000
www.emjamusa.org

Japan
299 Park Avenue
(212) 371-8222
www.cgj.org

Jordan
866 UN Plaza
(212) 832-0119
www.jordanembassyus.org

Kazakhstan
866 UN Plaza, Ste. 586 A
(212) 888-3024
www.kazconsulny.org

Kenya
866 United Nations Plaza
(212) 421-4740
www.kenyaembassy.com

Korea, Republic of
460 Park Avenue, 5th Floor
(212) 692-9120
www.koreanconsulate.org

Kuwait
321 East 44th Street
(212) 973-4300
www.kuwaitmission.com

Kyrgyztan
866 UN Plaza, Suite 514
(212) 319-2836
www.kyrgyzconsulate.org

Laos
317 East 51st Street
(212) 832-2734
www.un.int/lao

Latvia
333 East 50th Street
(212) 838-8877
www.latvia-usa.org

Lebanon
9 East 76th Street
(212) 744-7905
www.lebconsny.org

Lesotho
204 East 39th Street
(212) 661-1690
www.un.int/lesotho

Liberia
820 Second Avenue, Ste. 1300
(212) 687-1025
www.liberiaemb.org

Libya
309-315 East 48th Street
(212) 752-5775
www.libya-un.org

Lithuania
420 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor
(212) 354-7840
www.ltembassyus.org

Luxembourg
17 Beekman Place
(212) 888-6664
www.luxembourg-usa.org

Macedonia
866 United Nations Plaza, Ste. 517
(212) 308-8504
www.un.int/macedonia

Madagascar
820 Second Avenue
(212) 986-9491

Malaysia
313 East 43rd Street
(212) 490-2722
www.un.int/malaysia

Maldives
800 Second Avenue
(212) 599-6195
www.un.int/maldives

Mali
111 East 69th Street
(212) 737-4150
www.un.int/mali

Malta
249 East 35th Street
(212) 725-2345

Marshall Islands
800 2nd Avenue, 18th Floor
(212) 983-3040
www.rmiembassyus.org

Mauritania
116 East 38th Street
(212) 252-0113
www.ambarim-dc.org

Mauritius
211 East 43rd Street
(212) 949-0190
www.un.int/mauritius

Mexico
27 East 39th Street
(212) 217-6400
www.consulmexny.org

Micronesia, Federated States of
820 Second Avenue, Ste. 17A
(212) 697-8370
www.fsmgov.org/fsmun

Moldova
35 East 28th Street
(212) 447-1867
www.un.int/moldova

Monaco
565 Fifth Avenue
(212) 286-0500
www.monaco-consulate.com

Mongolia
6 East 77th Street
(212) 861-9460
www.un.int/mongolia

Morocco, Kingdom of
10 East 40th Street
(212) 758-2625
www.morocco-un.org

Mozambique
420 East 50th Street
(212) 644-6800
www.un.int/mozambique

Myanmar, Union of
10 East 77th Street
(212) 535-1310

Namibia
360 Lexington Avenue
(212) 685-2003
www.un.int/namibia

Nauru, Republic of
800 Second Avenue, Ste. 400D
(212) 937-0074
www.un.int/nauru/

Nepal
820 Second Avenue
(212) 370-3988
www.nepalembassyusa.org

Netherlands
1 Rockefeller Plaza, 11th Floor
(212) 246-1429
www.cgny.org

New Zealand
222 East 41st Street, Ste. 2510
(212) 832-4038
www.nzembassy.com

Nicaragua
820 Second Avenue, 8th Floor
(212) 490-7997
www.un.int/nicaragua

Niger
417 East 50th Street
(212) 421-3260
www.nigerembassyusa.org

Nigeria
828 Second Avenue
(212) 850-2200
www.nigeria-consulate-ny.org

Norway
825 Third Avenue, 38th Floor
(212) 421-7333
www.norway.org

Oman
866 UN Plaza, Ste. 540
(212) 355-3505
www.un.int/oman

Pakistan
8 East 65th Street
(212) 879-8600
www.un.int/pakistan

Palestine
115 East 65th Street
(212) 288-8500
www.palestine-un.org

Panama
1212 Avenue of the Americas 6th Floor
(212) 840-2450
www.nyconsul.com

Papua New Guinea
201 East 42nd Street
(212) 557-5001
www.pngembassy.org

Paraguay
211 East 43rd Street, Ste. 400
(212) 687-3490

Peru
241 East 49th Street
(646) 735-3828
www.consuladoperu.com

Philippines, Republic of
556 Fifth Avenue
(212) 764-1330
www.philippineembassy-usa.org

Poland, Republic of
233 Madison Avenue
(212) 686-1541
www.polandconsulateny.com

Portugal
590 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor
(212) 221-3165

Qatar
809 UN Plaza, 4th Floor
(212) 486-9335
www.qatarmission.org

Romania
200 East 38th Street
(212) 682-9120
www.romconsny.org

Russian Federation
9 East 91st Street
(212) 348-0926
www.russianembassy.org

Rwanda
124 East 39th Street
(212) 679-9010
www.rwandemb.org

Saint Kitts & Nevis
414 East 75th St., 5th Floor
(212) 535-1234
www.stkittsnevis.org

Saint Lucia
800 Second Avenue, 9th Floor
(212) 697-9360
www.un.int/stlucia

Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
801 Second Avenue
(212) 687-4490
www.embsvg.com

San Marino
327 East 50th Street
(212) 751-1234

Sao Tome & Principe
400 Park Avenue, 7th Floor
(212) 317-0533

Saudi Arabia
809 UN Plaza
(212) 697-4830
www.saudi-un-ny.org

Senegal
238 East 68th Street
(212) 517-9030
www.un.int/senegal

Serbia and Montenegro
854 Fifth Avenue
(212) 879-8700
www.un.int/serbia-montenegro

Seychelles
800 Second Avenue, Ste. 400C
(212) 972-1785

Sierra Leone
245 East 49th Street
(212) 688-1656
www.un.int/sierraleone

Singapore
231 East 51st Street
(212) 223-3331
www.mfa.gov.sg/newyork-consul

Slovakia
801 Second Avenue, 12th Floor
(212) 286-8880
www.un.int/slovakia

Slovenia
600 Third Avenue, 21st Floor
(212) 370-3006
www.embassy.org/slovenia

Solomon Islands
800 Second Avenue, Ste. 400L
(212) 599-6192
www.solomons.com

South Africa
333 East 38th Street
(212) 213-4880
www.southafrica-newyork.net

Spain
150 East 58th Street
(212) 355-4080
www.spainconsul-ny.org

Sri Lanka
630 Third Avenue, 20th Floor
(212) 986-7040
www.slembassyusa.org

Sudan, Republic of
655 Third Avenue
(212) 573-6033
www.sudanembassy.org

Surinam
866 UN Plaza
(212) 826-0660
www.surinameembassy.org

Swaziland
408 East 50th Street
(212) 371-8910

Sweden
885 Second Avenue
(212) 583-2550
www.swedenabroad.com

Switzerland
633 Third Avenue
(212) 599-5700
www.eda.admin.ch/newyork_cg/e/home

Syria
820 Second Avenue, 15th Floor
(212) 661-1313
www.syrianembassy.us

Taiwan
885 Second Avenue, 17th Floor
(212) 317-7300

Tanzania
201 East 42nd Street
(212) 972-9160
www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org

Thailand
351 East 52nd Street
(212) 754-1770
www.thaiembdc.org

Togo, Republic of
112 East 40th Street
(212) 490-3455

Tonga
250 East 51st Street
(917) 369-1025

Trinidad & Tobago
733 Third Avenue
(212) 682-7272
www.ttembassy.cjb.net

Tunisia
31 Beekman Place
(212) 751-7503
www.tunisiaonline.com

Turkey
821 UN Plaza
(212) 949-0160
www.turkishembassy.org

Turkmenistan
866 UN Plaza, Ste. 424
(212) 486-8908
www.turkmenistanembassy.org

Uganda
336 East 45th Street
(212) 949-0110
www.ugandaembassy.com

Ukraine
240 East 49th Street
(212) 371-5690
www.uruwashi.org

United Arab Emirates
305 East 47th Street, 7th Floor
(212) 371-0480
www.uruwashi.org

United Kingdom
845 Third Avenue
(212) 745-0200
www.britainusa.com

Uruguay
420 Madison Avenue
(212) 753-8581
www.uruwashi.org

Uzbekistan, Republic of
866 UN Plaza, Ste. 327
(212) 754-6178
www.uzbekconsul.org

Vanuatu
42 Broadway, 12th Floor
(212) 425-9600

Venezuela
7 East 51st Street
(212) 826-1660
www.newyork.embavenez-us.org

Vietnam
866 UN Plaza, Ste. 435
(212) 644-0594
www.vietnamembassy-usa.org

Yemen
413 East 51st Street
(212) 355-1730
www.yemenembassy.org

Zambia
237 East 52nd Street
(212) 888-5770
www.un.int/zambia

Zimbabwe
128 East 56th Street
(212) 980-9511
www.zim.gov.zw