2016 Whitaker Pre-Departure Orientation Health & Safety Abroad 2016 Whitaker Pre-Departure Orientation

Healthy Start – Before you Go Pre-departure health check Immunizations and Prophylaxis CDC Travelers’ Health - Medications In-country Support Special Needs – Plan Ahead http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/

Maintain Your Health Abroad Adapt to local schedule Time for adjustment Rest and sleep Hydrate Eat local foods Stay active and explore

Stress Management Stress is normal and expected Cultural adjustment and culture shock Everyone struggles at some point Stay engaged and connect with local friends and colleagues Manage contact with home Reach out if you need services

Live Like a Local Understand in-country health concerns Listen to your body and take care of it Consider the impact of dating and sexual health on your well- being

Safety Tips Register with US Department of State STEP: Maintain personal security Understand cultural differences and observe local norms Use alcohol and legal drugs responsibly Pedestrian and motor vehicle safety https://step.state.gov/step/

Research and be aware/prepared Gender roles may vary across cultures Dating and relationship violence Sexual harassment and assault

Research and be aware/prepared Cultural norms and laws LGBTQ Religion Ethnicity Disabilities Where will it matter? Lab/workplace Housing Social circles

Research and be aware/prepared Local, national, and regional political/economic situation US Presidential election Natural Disasters

QUESTIONS?

International Educator Paul J. Geis International Educator pgeis1@kent.edu