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Health
There are many steps you can take before departing the US
to learn more about what to expect when you travel, and to
anticipate potential problems and inconveniences.
CDC
The mission of the Centers for Disease Control is to
promote health and quality of life by preventing and
controlling disease, injury, and disability. We strongly
recommend that you visit http://www.cdc.gov and read the
current and comprehensive information carefully, especially
concerning your program location, "Traveler's Health," and
"Health Topics A-Z."
Talking with your doctor
It is crucial that you speak with your personal physician
about your plans for studying and traveling abroad. Your
doctor can best advise you on how to handle
medication/prescriptions in another country, which shots
you should have before you leave (if any), how to avoid
common travel illnesses, how to maintain your sexual
health, and any other information specific to your medical
history and needs. It is a good idea to have a physical
exam, dental cleaning, and any other preventative care
before you leave the country.
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Personal Safety
Knowing as much as possible about your surroundings,
staying alert, and using common sense are the best ways to
keep yourself away from harm.
Educate yourself
There are a vast number of ways to learn about your program
location before you depart the US. Guide books and web
sites are easy to access. Talking with people who are from
that area or who have been there before is a wonderful way
to learn more. Books, magazines, newspapers, and other
media on or from the location are helpful. We have much more
information in our office and on this web site to help you
further. For official US State Department information on
your destination, we strongly recommend that you visit
http://travel.state.gov to view the Consular Information
Sheets and other material on your country.
Use your common sense
Just as you do when you are in your hometown, you should
use your "street smarts" while abroad. Be aware of your
surroundings and stay alert. Know where to go for help if
you need it (police station, hospital, study abroad staff,
etc.). Avoid abusing alcohol and drugs. Stay in groups and
avoid isolated areas and situations. Lock your doors and
windows. Keep valuables hidden, and keep copies or serial
numbers of items that are difficult to replace (passport,
laptop, etc.). Don't grant access to secure areas to
strangers. For more information, you can visit the Rutgers
Department of Public Safety.
For information on program security, click here.
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