Health and Safety Information
Student safety is paramount. While no one can guarantee safety, the EAC has several
health and safety measures in place. The Education Abroad Center staff monitors
current international political, social, and economic conditions and events in program
locations. When planning programs and activities, our staff takes precautions in
light of this information so that participants have the safest possible experience
abroad. In addition, faculty and staff at the program site are available to oversee
student safety and to support students who need medical assistance while abroad.
We encourage students and parents to familiarize themselves with-and maintain an
awareness of-the political, social, and economic climate of their host country before
departure and during participation. The Education Abroad Center Web site provides
students and parents with important links related to health and safety while studying
abroad, such as the Traveler's Health information available from the Center for
Disease Control and U.S. Department of State's Travel Safety Information for Students
(www.travel.state.gov).
Prior to departure, students receive health and safety information about their program
site. In addition, all students receive travel/accident insurance, which is included
in the program cost. Our staff also provides students with the information needed
to register with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their host country.