Health and Safety Abroad

Risks associated with study abroad vary significantly based on the country or region where you are traveling to, as well as factors associated with your own personal situation and identity (such as health, gender, race, sexual preference, etc.).

Use the resource links, blog posts, videos, tips, and questions provided here as a way to begin exploring potential risks and how to manage them. You can pick a topic of interest from the key on the left, and explore along that specific track, or jump around between topics. You can also see all of these resources in list form, if you prefer. Note that the resource below works best on a laptop, desktop or tablet (not a smartphone).

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