1. Preparation for Study Abroad Practicalities, Environment, Money, Safety

2. On-line Assistance Immunizations, etc.: WWW.CDC.GOV/TRAVEL WWW.CDC.GOV/TRAVEL Visas: Dept. of State, Zierer Visa Service http://www.zvs.com/ http://www.zvs.com/ Insurance: trip insurance, health insurance, evacuation insurance—student health US Consular Service: safety, warnings, politics: http://travel.state.gov http://travel.state.gov Center for Global Education:Cultural issues www.lmu.edu/globaled

3. Travel Arrangements Know local laws, history, and customs: Rough Guide, Lonely Planet, Blue Guide Bring small gifts and photos Get legal papers in order…wills, etc. Credit and security: notify card companies you are traveling, know limits Property insurance (renters, home, etc) Itineraries and contact details: relatives, OIP, friends, mentors.

4. Travel Safety Avoid connecting flights, travel light, no fanny packs or outside pockets, bring small locks Learn essential language tidbits Know where the embassy/consulate is and write down the phone number Cell phone?

5. Money Safety Money belt Use small bills, travelers’ checks are sometime problematic ATMs are everywhere, but watch your back Hide spares, use small amount for robberies Maximum two credit cards, get registry service Don’t use black market currency exchange

6. Personal Safety Where tourists gather, so do robbers Travel in groups Avoid night excursions and driving Keep a low profile—stay away from protests Avoid “friendly” strangers Pickpockets (distraction, crowds, spills) Don’t fight against robbery If robbed, get a police report

7. Liability Issues Proof of insurance is necessary prior to traveling on UCSF funds Letter of agreement from host country Understand specific risks (informed consent and indemnification?) –Altitude –Rabies –Political/terrorist –Unique precautions for women CHR for ‘research’

8. First Aid Kit Tylenol, ibuprofen PeptoBismol Cipro HC 2% cream Antifungal cream Wound care Decongestant Antihistamine Ambien Loperamide Anti-malarials Iodine/water purifier 3” Ace Bandages, tape Hypodermic needles Wipes Steri-strips Safety pins

9. Other Supplies Swiss Army Knife IN CHECKED LUGGAGE!!! (also nail clippers, scissors, and anything sharp) Electrical adaptors (European, British) Eyeglass fixit kit Water-resistant flashlight, extra batteries Extra eyeglasses and prescription

10. Dumb Things to Avoid Drug use, inebriation Photographing military facilities Purchasing antiquities Joking with security people Sharps in carry on luggage Going home with a new “friend” you meet at a bar Doing favors for friendly strangers

11. Student Responsibilities Learning Objectives: proposed, met, or not met; Products: trip report, program development, relationships, future project; Opportunities for students who follow you; You are ambassadors for UCSF and US.

12. Trip Report On line form at: http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu /intlprograms/pdf/StudentTrip Report.doc Component of searchable database for future students Used for statistical analysis/evaluation

13. Area of Concentration in Global Health Topics in International Health (Winter 2006) Core course August block (along with Designing Clinical Research for Students) Year away (MPH at Berkeley, other degree, custom designed experience, CDC or NIH fellowships) Mentorship Two-six months senior electives in international research or experience and writing sabbatical

14. Have a Good TIME!!!