Having a dream to study abroad comes with a lot of research and planning. Selecting a perfect university that offers the courses of your interest, planning for finance, and with other factors like the visa process, etc. While being ready with many important factors, as mentioned, students tend to miss out on one of the most important factors: health and safety in study abroad destinations. Parents along with aspiring students, should give a lot of thought to this factor while planning the study abroad chapter of their life.
Below are some of the important health and safety considerations that need to be kept in mind while planning for study abroad in 2025:
Most countries have made it mandatory for all international students to have a complete, comprehensive health insurance plan when they enter the country. Each student should pay special attention to all the aspects of coverage in the health policy, such as:
It is important to choose a plan that is affordable while offering the best coverage possible. Students should also find out the cost of health insurance independently or buy it through the University.
A student should ask their university which vaccinations are needed (Common vaccines include Hepatitis A & B, MMR, and COVID-19), and any other medical documents are needed to prove fitness. It is highly recommended that a digital and hard copy of all our vaccination records be maintained.
When a student goes to study abroad, many changes occur that have a bearing on the mental health of a student. Being exposed to a new culture without family support does take a toll on the student’s physical and emotional health. Universities have started paying special attention to mental health and well-being. They have increased their mental health resources, trying to ensure that each international student is made comfortable and can be helped in the best possible way. Students should always look for :
Never hesitate to ask for help. Reach out to people and friends and express your emotions and concerns freely.
Students should be aware of the health facilities that are near their university or where they live. They should know:
It is highly recommended that you keep all emergency numbers handy and also have access to all your medical reports.
Most of the campuses offer great security and have the following resources in place:
Personal safety tips like the following should be kept in mind:
The latest technology helps provide security to students with great ease and accuracy.
All international students should prepare a detailed checklist of all the matters related to health and travel. Points like the following should be kept in mind:
All students are requested to stay in touch with their respective embassies at all times. They should use the following resources:
Being proactive and staying informed is the key to a great experience of studying abroad. Keep your documents and medical papers safe and accessible. Do not panic and make rational decisions in the case of any emergencies. Enjoy this amazing life-changing experience of studying abroad stress-free by keeping these factors in mind. Help is always available, just ask if you need it.
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