Health and Safety

Skidmore College has secured international health insurance through GeoBlue. 

被批准在本国以外的国家进行校外学习的学生 在此计划下，通过电子邮件直接从 the carrier shortly before their program start date. (Please note that an approved program provider may also utilize Skidmore’s insurer of choice.  If this does occur, 保险范围不能重复，学生将通过以下方式获得保险 their program.) 

OCSE将在学期开始前不久为学生注册GeoBlue计划 在校外，通常是6月或8月，这取决于你的课程开始日期 秋季学期和学年的课程以及12月的春季学期课程.  Students will receive a Welcome email from GeoBlue.  It is important that students 按照电子邮件中的说明完成他们在该计划中的注册.  It is also strongly recommended that you download the GeoBlue Mobile App. 

学生可以联系GeoBlue以寻求医疗专业人员的帮助 securing an appointment in their country of study.  GeoBlue can also issue a Guarantee 向医生和医院付款，使学生可以免费获得医疗服务 for their visit.  Students can also utilize the app or contact GeoBlue to confirm 他们目前的药物是否在他们学习的国家可用，对他们有帮助 to plan accordingly.

Details of the insurance plan and travel services can be found here: International Health Insurance Brochure

It is also beneficial to conduct Pre-Trip Planning. 

当你适应新环境时，你可能会面临 a few problems.  The most common problem that you could face is a medical issue, although typically minor.

重要的是，你要熟悉美国保险公司提供的医疗保险 Skidmore, as well as any coverage through your program provider. 

Current Health Conditions

当你考虑在校外学习时，强烈建议有以下条件的学生 常规和/或慢性健康状况，以及精神健康状况，接触 他们的医疗保健提供者讨论如何在校外管理他们的身体状况.

There are many factors that can exacerbate symptoms.  Such things as changes in diet, 气候、空气质量、海拔等压力因素都可能产生不利影响 effect on health conditions that are currently under control.  Therefore it is important that you research your off-campus study location.

Medications – Prescription and Over-The-Counter

• Certain prescribed medications may not be available in other countries. You should 与你的医生和保险公司合作，以获得必要的金额 your term off-campus.  Please note that generally, prescription drugs cannot be mailed.
• Medications that are available in the U.S. may be illegal in other countries. Please consult the country’s consulate website and the U.S. Department of State country page to confirm availability.  You may need to work with your physician to find an alternative medication.
• 你所熟悉的非处方药很可能不是 available in another country.
• 当您携带药物旅行时，请将它们保存在原始容器中. Please refer to the TSA Guidelines on transporting medication

 Immunizations

• It is recommended that students be up-to-date on routine immunizations. Your program may also recommend specific immunizations as well. 
• Please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travelers' Health webpage for immunizations recommended for your country of study.

当遇到挑战和/或生活变化时，包括在校外学习，它 学生们经历焦虑、饮食习惯改变、抑郁、 emotional upheaval or feelings of isolation.

这些障碍可以由多种情况引起，如学术 concerns, social life or substance/alcohol abuse.  Please ask for help.

目前正在接受心理健康治疗的学生应该与他们的心理 health practitioner to make a plan for studying off campus. You should also notify 如果你需要帮助在你的项目中找到心理健康服务，你的项目提供者 location.

GeoBlue, the international insurance carrier for off-campus study, provides mental health support. 那些在国内校外学习的学生可以获得心理健康服务 through BetterMynd这是一个在线治疗平台，火博体育与它合作，提供免费的远程治疗 sessions to students.

• Research safety issues in your host country by reviewing the U.S. Department of State Advisories and Country Information Pages.
• Enroll in the U.S. Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). International students should utilize their home country’s registry.

• Program your cell phone
  • Input the onsite staffs’ contact information into your phone’s Contacts
  • 在你的手机里输入你所在国家的紧急电话号码(相当于911) Contacts
  • Input the contact information for the nearest S. Embassy into your phone
• The U.S. Embassy is there it provide assistance in the event of an emergency but understand what the U.S. Department of State can and cannot do in a crisis.
• Map out nearby hospital/ER, police station, consulate/embassy
• 保留护照、签证、医保、信用卡的扫描件和复印件 in a safe place
• 随身携带有关过敏、药物和特殊医疗条件的信息 person
• 通知项目工作人员、家长/监护人和朋友任何非项目旅行.e., weekend trips, breaks)
• Purchase a personal property insurance policy to cover your valuables (i.e., laptop, cell phone, etc.) in the event they are lost or stolen. You can also consult your 父母的房屋所有者保险，以确定是否提供保险或附加保险 be obtained.

校外项目通常会提供现场指导，包括 health and safety information.  The onsite staff will be your best resource in cases of health concerns, safety incidents and emergencies. 

If you are a victim of a crime:

• Find a safe location
• Immediately contact onsite staff. They will assist you with contacting the police and/or U.S. Embassy.

If you are a victim of theft:

• 向信用卡公司报告信用卡被盗，并安排更换 cards.
• If your passport is stolen contact the nearest U.S. embassy or that of your home country.
• 如果你的笔记本电脑、手机或其他贵重物品被盗，请立即与警方联系. 你的个人财产保险公司将需要一份警方报告来处理 claim.

• Research your country of study.
• 熟悉当地的风俗习惯，以免冒犯他人或危害他人 your safety.
• 学习东道国语言中有关安全和紧急情况的基本词汇; such as “help” and “police.
• Keep your cell phone full charged and with you at all times.
• Be vigilant while in public. Always locate points of exit.
• Be alert when utilizing public transportation. Enter and exit buses, subways and trains expeditiously.
• 保护好自己的财物，远离无人看管的包或包裹和可疑物品 individuals. Alert police or appropriate authorities immediately.
• 避开已知的高犯罪率地区，不要独自行走或旅行， especially at night.
• Do not drink to excess. Inebriation is associated with an increased risk of becoming the victim of a crime or accident.
• Listen to and read local news.
• Limit your patronage of American-owned or branded shops and restaurants. There is anti-American sentiment in many corners of the world. 
• Read all messages you receive from Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. Follow them on Twitter, Instagram and/or Facebook.
• Stay in regular contact with family members at home.
• Pay attention to all messages from your program. Respond accordingly.