GEO works closely with the Office of Global Health and Safety (OGHS) to provide comprehensive support to students participating in study away. The resources in this section are meant to help you, the student, and your family think through how to approach staying safe and healthy during your time on study away.
In the event of an emergency while a student is in a GEO program, please contact OGHS directly.
To prepare for your time away, please review these resources on health, safety, and security:
- Monitoring and Assessing Safety
- International SOS (ISOS): Emergency and Travel Assistance Service
- Caring For Your Mental Health Abroad
- Navigating Interpersonal Dynamics and Cross-Cultural Engagement
- Avoiding Unsafe Situations
- Minimizing Risk of Sexual Assault
- How to Protect Your Passport
- Avoiding Scams
- Medications Abroad
- Climate Extremes and Safety
- Laptop and Smartphone Security