1. 2016 Whitaker Pre-Departure Orientation
Health & Safety Abroad
2016 Whitaker Pre-Departure Orientation

2. Healthy Start – Before you Go
Pre-departure health check
Immunizations and Prophylaxis
CDC Travelers’ Health -
Medications
In-country Support
Special Needs – Plan Ahead

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

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

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

10. QUESTIONS?

11. International Educator
Paul J. Geis
International Educator