Health and Safety

Dear Study Abroad Students,

The US State Department has issued a Travel Alert to American citizens travelling in Europe. You can access this information here: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_europe.html.

LMU will continue to monitor the situation and we are in close contact with the onsite support staff abroad.

In the meantime, we would like to take this opportunity to remind you to practice vigilance while abroad and when travelling in Europe. We also strongly reiterate the importance of informing the onsite coordinator if you are travelling outside of the city you are studying abroad in.

Please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of onsite staff if you have any concerns.

Best,

The Study Abroad Team

 
General Health and Safety Abroad

Study-abroad programs offer an exciting opportunity for learning and cultural exchange. With the number of students studying abroad expected to increase, as well as expand geographically, it is very important for students to be prepared to negotiate cultures and environments that may differ vastly from their own. Moreover, some cultural/environmental differences abroad may contribute to an increased risk of illness or injury, such as climate extremes, the presence of certain insect vectors, inadequate sanitation, or poorly lit roads. This risk is especially so, if travel is to developing regions of the world and for a period of several weeks or months.

LMU Study Abroad/Overseas Safety Policy

LMU is committed to the promotion of study abroad programs as a component of the whole person and development of cultural awareness of our students. Studying in another country is a valuable means of personal development and growth. We make every attempt to assess the safety of our students who study abroad. To that end, students, parents, and program faculty and staff should be aware of both normal and customary safety precautions as well as those specific concerns relating to the location of the program.

For additional LMU Health and Saftey information visit:

Student Health Services

LMU Student Psychological Services