Health and Safety Physical & Emotional Health Any conditions or
health issues students have at home go abroad with them.
Sometimes conditions are exacerbated by the additional stress of
living in an unfamiliar place and culture. Please discuss health
issues with your son or daughter. Most study abroad sites
students choose have excellent health systems, but keep in mind
that health care is different in different cultures. For
example, they might have the same medications we have, but they
could come in different dosages. If your son or daughter has any
health issues, please check on how to deal with them while your
student is abroad. It is likely your son or daughter will get
sick during the time abroad. Exposure to unfamiliar germs can
often cause illness. Changes in climate, water and diet also
affect one's health. Students also need to think about their
mental and emotional health while abroad. The host institution's
coordinator can help find solutions to problems and students
should contact them if they n