Transcript Airplane Flights - Study Abroad and Exchange Services

Health & Safety While Abroad
10/18/2014
Denise Bellamy
Director, Study Abroad &
Exchanges
Update on Application Status
Workshop I (only)
• Host School Applications: Turn in by deadline
• Status of UNCEP
• Upcoming Workshops
• Post Acceptance Paperwork Submission:
December 1st, 2014
What have we got in our folders?
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Nomination Letter
Next Steps (Checklist)
Health Insurance Information
Safety Information (40 questions)
Letter to Self (due Dec 1)
Ebola
• We are not sending students to regions where outbreaks are occurring.
• We encourage students not to travel to those regions (Guinea, Liberia,
and Sierra Leone)
• We continue to monitor and track advisory updates (CDC & dept of
state)
Key Facts From the CDC: Ebola is highly infectious but it is not a respiratory
disease like the flu; therefore, it is not transmitted through the air and is
not considered highly contagious. The risk of catching Ebola is extremely
low because it is only spread by someone who has:
– Been to an area within the last 21 days where Ebola disease is occurring,
AND
– Been in contact with blood or body fluids of a person who has Ebola, AND
– Become sick with Ebola (high fever, vomiting, diarrhea and other
symptoms).
Health Insurance
How do we enroll in international health insurance?
What does it cost and how do we get our insurance
card?
Is it mandatory?
Should I cancel my home coverage?
http://www.hthstudents.com/
Bringing Medications
I am taking prescribed medicine and/or necessary
over-the-counter drugs. I have enough for the
duration of my exchange. Is there anything I
should make sure I do?
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html#
medications
Safety
According to the media, there are some terrorist
threats being directed at Americans overseas.
Should I take any precautions?
The US State Department keeps track of all threats against
Americans overseas. Check their website for general
precautions.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_4787.html
They also list travel alerts and travel warnings
Safety
How do I register my trip with the US Embassy in
my country? Why should I register with the US
embassy?
https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/
The US State Department also has a Study Abroad
section on their website
Safety
Protect Your Possessions:
• Wear a concealed money belt or neck pouch.
• Keep your money in two places. If you are robbed or
lose some money, you will have a backup.
• Do not put your purse on the floor or on the back of
a chair in public places.
• Do not carry a wallet in a back pocket
• Leave copies of all important documents (passport,
travel itinerary, insurance policies, credit/debit
cards, etc.) in more than one place.
ISIC Card
What is an International Student Identity Card
(ISIC)?
Benefits of the ISIC:
• Discounts in thousands of places worldwide
• Access to flexible Student Exclusive airfare on many of the
world's leading airlines.
• Discounted train tickets and rail passes.
• International recognition of your full-time student status.
• 24-hour Help Line emergency service.
• Discounts and specials at hotels and hostels around the world.
http://www.statravel.com/cps/rde/xchg/us_division_web_live/hs
.xsl/student-discount-card.htm
International Office Abroad
What is the international office, and why is this
office so important to me?
The international office is your most important resource
for information while abroad. They can answer
questions specific to your location that we may not be
able to answer here.
Planning for the unexpected
How to plan for and survive common arrival Freak Out moments!
“I arrived, but my luggage didn’t!”
“My flight is delayed and I missed the airport pick-up!”
“What do you mean this school does not send someone to pick
me up at the airport!”
“I took a taxi to the home of my host family, and no one was
home!!”
“I arrived late and the dorms are closed!! Yikes!”
1) Jordan is a sophomore Biology major studying
in Melbourne, Australia. Since he is an avid
biologist, he decided to explore the Australian
outback. He is travelling on his own with only his
book-bag filled food, water, and his “Identifying
Desert Plant Species” book. It sounds like he is
well prepared for his trip, right?
Carry with you at all times:
• ISIC Card
• Health Insurance Card (HTH)
• Emergency Numbers
• Copy of your identification
• A Travel Partner
• Address to where you live (in host culture language)
2) Emily is energetic and loves to socialize and she
couldn’t wait to go out on the town her first night in
Denmark. She had already met her roommates, and
they invite her to go to the local bar. Her roommates
advise her that she should take her passport because
the bar will need to see some kind of ID . Also, since she
doesn’t have any Danish currency she decides to take
her debit card and her back-up credit card just in case
the debit card doesn’t work. Emily is all set to explore
the city now!
DO NOT carry with you at all times:
• PASSPORT
• VALUABLES
• ALL OF YOUR MONEY!!
• ALL OF YOUR CREDIT CARDS
• Identification that you don’t need!
3) Kendra is so excited about her study abroad
journey to Italy. She has been working hard to
finish all of her classes and complete her finals
successfully before she goes on the trip of her
life. Part of her preparation was cleaning out her
UNCG email one last time before her trip. Since
she doesn’t have any classes at UNCG, she won’t
need to be checking her email.
Contacting IPC While Abroad
I emailed someone at UNCG IPC office a day ago
and they haven’t replied. What’s up?
We are busy too, it may take us
a few days to respond. If it is
TRULY urgent, note that in the
subject line.
Be aware of tone and language
when working with our
partners abroad too.
Where do I go next?