Hampshire College

Students should be encouraged to take responsibility for their own health and wellness. Nevertheless, trip leaders are responsible both for informing students of the hazards that may await them and for coordinating an appropriate and effective program of support.

Especially in light of current world conditions, the issue of appropriate student conduct during times of stress abroad is something that can and should be addressed during orientation.

Health issues to address:

• foreign medical practice
• issues of substance abuse
• mental and emotional problems
• medical and accident insurance
• nutrition
• preexisting physical problems
• sexual health and safety
• world health problems

Personal contact and safety isues to address:

• attitudes towards Americans abroad
• crime
• cultural sensitivity
• privilege
• threats of political violence
• women travellers

Please refer to Responsible Health Abroad: Good Practices for Health and Safety for more information.