Students planning to study abroad are required to attend a pre-departure meeting to prepare them for cultural differences, as well as health and safety abroad. In addition to the pre-departure session, students receive a pre-departure guide with information that prepares them for their experience. Students should use these resources to protect their health and safety abroad. Students should learn about their host country prior to travel so that there are fewer surprises on arrival. The U. Students should utilize the websites listed below for up-to-date information on culture, health, and safety abroad:.
If you take a prescription regularly, make sure that you have enough medication for your trip or make plans to receive more of the prescription while abroad. Sometimes, prescriptions sent by mail are held up in customs so it is not always easy or timely to have prescriptions sent to you while abroad.
Don't assume that you can get the same prescriptions in your host country as some medications can be illegal to import in certain countries-- including some behavioral health medications, stimulants, amphetamines, etc. If you have questions on what prescriptions are not allowed in your host country, visit the UHC Student portal more information below.
Be sure to keep prescriptions in original packaging when you go abroad along with a statement of your diagnosis from your doctor. If possible, bring copies of your prescriptions with you as well including glasses or contacts.
STEP allows you to enter information about your trip abroad so the Department of State can better assist you in an emergency. Students are highly encouraged to enroll all travel with STEP.
