Health and Safety Information
Global Learning is concerned and proactive to ensure that students are well informed with regard to their health and safety while studying abroad.
Health and Safety Resources
- Education Abroad Handbook -All study abroad students are given the study abroad handbook, which discusses health and safety issues in great detail and will answer many questions regarding health and safety.
- The US Department of State has created a website specifically for students going overseas. It has a variety of information helpful to student travelers and study abroad student Students Abroad website.
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Center for Disease Control Information about health issues for travelers, immunizations, etc.
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Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) a free service provided by the US government to register your trip abroad.
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US State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs The State Department’s web site regularly posts consular information sheets and travel updates. You can also find useful information on services for Americans abroad, voting while abroad, travel publications, passport information, judicial assistance overseas, and embassy and consulate addresses.
Please contact Global Learning (208) 426-2630, studyabroad@boisestate.edu if you have any additional questions about health and safety issues.