Health & Safety for Study Abroad

GEO Health and Safety While Studying Off-Campus

Students’ health and safety while they are studying off-campus is a top priority for The College of Wooster, and students should make their own health and safety a top priority, too. What is the Global Engagement Office’s (GEO) top piece of advice?

“Students, make wise decisions throughout your off-campus experience!”

Emergency Contact Card

GEO provides a template for students to print and complete. Students should keep it on their person at all times and leave a copy of this card at home with their family members, too.

Students traveling to a country that has a native language other than English, and particularly if they will be rural areas, should translate this information.

Traveling Abroad with Medicine – CDCShare This: Share Traveling Abroad with Medicine – CDC on FacebookShare Traveling Abroad with Medicine – CDC on LinkedInShare Traveling Abroad with Medicine – CDC on X
“Many international travelers carry medicines with them to treat acute or chronic health problems. However, each country has its own …

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Learn About Your Destination: U.S. Dept. of StateShare This: Share Learn About Your Destination: U.S. Dept. of State on FacebookShare Learn About Your Destination: U.S. Dept. of State on LinkedInShare Learn About Your Destination: U.S. Dept. of State on X
Please research your destination country on this website for a host of helpful information.

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VaccinationsShare This: Share Vaccinations on FacebookShare Vaccinations on LinkedInShare Vaccinations on X
Some destination will require specific vaccinations in order to enter the country, and you must be prepared to show proof …

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Medications & Prescription DrugsShare This: Share Medications & Prescription Drugs on FacebookShare Medications & Prescription Drugs on LinkedInShare Medications & Prescription Drugs on X
Students should take copies of all prescriptions along with required prescription drugs. These should be packed in their carry-on bag …

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U.S. Department of State International Travel InformationShare This: Share U.S. Department of State International Travel Information on FacebookShare U.S. Department of State International Travel Information on LinkedInShare U.S. Department of State International Travel Information on X
Passports, visas, international travel information, STEP program, etc.

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U.S. Embassies: Listed by CountryShare This: Share U.S. Embassies: Listed by Country on FacebookShare U.S. Embassies: Listed by Country on LinkedInShare U.S. Embassies: Listed by Country on X
Explore the resources offered by the U.S. Embassy in your destination country. They can help American citizens with a variety …

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Avoid Emergencies: Turn off Your AutopilotShare This: Share Avoid Emergencies: Turn off Your Autopilot on FacebookShare Avoid Emergencies: Turn off Your Autopilot on LinkedInShare Avoid Emergencies: Turn off Your Autopilot on X
Note: you’ve seen this before, in your Application Post-Decision materials. Please review it and make it your goal to live …

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4 Principles of Risk PreparednessShare This: Share 4 Principles of Risk Preparedness on FacebookShare 4 Principles of Risk Preparedness on LinkedInShare 4 Principles of Risk Preparedness on X
Embrace these principles in order to minimize your risk while abroad – and still have fun (potentially more fun, even). …

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3 Steps to Take NOW to Be Ready for an Emergency AbroadShare This: Share 3 Steps to Take NOW to Be Ready for an Emergency Abroad on FacebookShare 3 Steps to Take NOW to Be Ready for an Emergency Abroad on LinkedInShare 3 Steps to Take NOW to Be Ready for an Emergency Abroad on X
This are the 3 steps you were instructed to follow in your Application Post-Decision work, so hopefully you’ve already done …

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Health Services & InsuranceShare This: Share Health Services & Insurance on FacebookShare Health Services & Insurance on LinkedInShare Health Services & Insurance on X
Health Services
Each country will have health services available to you, but services will vary depending upon your destination. For …

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GeoBlue: Insurance for Study AbroadShare This: Share GeoBlue: Insurance for Study Abroad on FacebookShare GeoBlue: Insurance for Study Abroad on LinkedInShare GeoBlue: Insurance for Study Abroad on X
All study abroad students are enrolled in either their program provider’s health insurance or, for TREK participants, in GeoBlue International …

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Staying Safe While Abroad: Laws, Food & Water, AwarenessShare This: Share Staying Safe While Abroad: Laws, Food & Water, Awareness on FacebookShare Staying Safe While Abroad: Laws, Food & Water, Awareness on LinkedInShare Staying Safe While Abroad: Laws, Food & Water, Awareness on X
The U.S. Department of State Travelers’ Website contains a wealth of safety information on every country in the world. Look …

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Health Services
Each country will have health services available to you, but services will vary depending upon your destination. For …

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World Health Organization (WHO)Share This: Share World Health Organization (WHO) on FacebookShare World Health Organization (WHO) on LinkedInShare World Health Organization (WHO) on X
Health & emergency information for countries all around the world.

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Travelers’ HealthShare This: Share U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Travelers’ Health on FacebookShare U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Travelers’ Health on LinkedInShare U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Travelers’ Health on X
Health-related advice for travelers including recommended vaccines

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How to Deal with Culture ShockShare This: Share How to Deal with Culture Shock on FacebookShare How to Deal with Culture Shock on LinkedInShare How to Deal with Culture Shock on X
Sometimes, despite their preparation, people find themselves in their host country feeling homesick, bored or withdrawn. They might spend all …

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Mental Health, Stress, and Culture ShockShare This: Share Mental Health, Stress, and Culture Shock on FacebookShare Mental Health, Stress, and Culture Shock on LinkedInShare Mental Health, Stress, and Culture Shock on X
Traveling abroad can be stressful. You may become overwhelmed by the number of important decisions you need to make about …

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Medications & Prescription DrugsShare This: Share Medications & Prescription Drugs on FacebookShare Medications & Prescription Drugs on LinkedInShare Medications & Prescription Drugs on X
Students should take copies of all prescriptions along with required prescription drugs. These should be packed in their carry-on bag …

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Managing Mental Health While AbroadShare This: Share Managing Mental Health While Abroad on FacebookShare Managing Mental Health While Abroad on LinkedInShare Managing Mental Health While Abroad on X
Posted on Diversity Abroad on 29 Jan. 2017
By Tauri Tomlin

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Report Sexual Misconduct Concerns: WoosterShare This: Share Report Sexual Misconduct Concerns: Wooster on FacebookShare Report Sexual Misconduct Concerns: Wooster on LinkedInShare Report Sexual Misconduct Concerns: Wooster on X
The College of Wooster is a community based upon trust and respect for its constituent members. Sexual misconduct is a …

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Drink Responsibly While AbroadShare This: Share Drink Responsibly While Abroad on FacebookShare Drink Responsibly While Abroad on LinkedInShare Drink Responsibly While Abroad on X
Note: you’ve seen this before, in your Application Post-Decision materials. Please review it and make it your goal to live …

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Staying Safe While Abroad: Alcohol & Drug UseShare This: Share Staying Safe While Abroad: Alcohol & Drug Use on FacebookShare Staying Safe While Abroad: Alcohol & Drug Use on LinkedInShare Staying Safe While Abroad: Alcohol & Drug Use on X
Alcohol Use
The College of Wooster does not encourage the use of alcohol or condone drinking patterns or behaviors that …

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Staying Safe While Abroad: Sexual HealthShare This: Share Staying Safe While Abroad: Sexual Health on FacebookShare Staying Safe While Abroad: Sexual Health on LinkedInShare Staying Safe While Abroad: Sexual Health on X
If you plan to be sexually active abroad, it is important to be aware of cultural views, norms and laws …

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Vaccinations & Medications

Traveling Abroad with Medicine – CDC

Learn About Your Destination: U.S. Dept. of State

Vaccinations

Medications & Prescription Drugs

Prepare for Emergencies

U.S. Department of State International Travel Information

U.S. Embassies: Listed by Country

Avoid Emergencies: Turn off Your Autopilot

4 Principles of Risk Preparedness

3 Steps to Take NOW to Be Ready for an Emergency Abroad

Health Services & Insurance

International Health & Insurance

GeoBlue: Insurance for Study Abroad

Staying Safe While Abroad: Laws, Food & Water, Awareness

Health Services & Insurance

World Health Organization (WHO)

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Travelers’ Health

Mental Health Abroad

How to Deal with Culture Shock

Mental Health, Stress, and Culture Shock

Medications & Prescription Drugs

Managing Mental Health While Abroad

Sex, Drugs, & Alcohol Abroad

Report Sexual Misconduct Concerns: Wooster

Drink Responsibly While Abroad

Staying Safe While Abroad: Alcohol & Drug Use

Staying Safe While Abroad: Sexual Health