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Strategies on Reducing Risks

All activities, whether around the corner or around the globe, inherently involve risk. Traveling abroad involves higher levels of risk do to many factors. Preparing strategies to reduce risk is the responsibility of everyone involved; WKU, the program leaders, and the student's family. The student will be the one to make the decision that will help keep him/her safe and make the study abroad program a worthwhile adventure. This link provide information on recognizing and reducing risks. While not the only source, it does bring together many perspectives and proven practices on staying safe.

> The Center for Global Education - Study Abroad Manual

> US State Department - International Travel Information for Students

> Students Abroad

Mobile Phones

US mobile phones may not work or may cost way too much to use. WKU Study Abroad & Global Learning office has looked into options. While we do not endorse a specific provider, the link below shows some options that you may investigate yourself.

> Piccell Wireles

Handling the Study Abroad Account

Please follow this link to the forms and processed for handling the expenses for WKU study abroad programs.

> WKU Cashier's link

Health Insurance

> Academic Health Plans - premiums and brochure

> Claim Form

> Global Emergency Services Contact Information (PDF) - use this when you need to access medical services. Read the GES brochure before you need to use it so you know what to do in an emergency. Call the number and provide your policy number found on your insurance card as seen below. GES will locate an approved medical facility and guide you through the process.

Samples Forms and Applications

> Link to forms page

Links about Study Abroad

> Reports on Study Abroad

> Information about many Programs

> WKU College and Office Study Abroad Links

> US State Department - International Travel Information for Students


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Faculty-Led Courses Consortia IEC Forms Faculty Handbook FAQ Calendar News & Events Announcements SA Facebook Blogs & Links ISSS Study Abroad Home	Strategies on Reducing Risks All activities, whether around the corner or around the globe, inherently involve risk. Traveling abroad involves higher levels of risk do to many factors. Preparing strategies to reduce risk is the responsibility of everyone involved; WKU, the program leaders, and the student's family. The student will be the one to make the decision that will help keep him/her safe and make the study abroad program a worthwhile adventure. This link provide information on recognizing and reducing risks. While not the only source, it does bring together many perspectives and proven practices on staying safe. > The Center for Global Education - Study Abroad Manual > US State Department - International Travel Information for Students > Students Abroad Mobile Phones US mobile phones may not work or may cost way too much to use. WKU Study Abroad & Global Learning office has looked into options. While we do not endorse a specific provider, the link below shows some options that you may investigate yourself. > Piccell Wireles Handling the Study Abroad Account Please follow this link to the forms and processed for handling the expenses for WKU study abroad programs. > WKU Cashier's link Health Insurance > Academic Health Plans - premiums and brochure > Claim Form > Global Emergency Services Contact Information (PDF) - use this when you need to access medical services. Read the GES brochure before you need to use it so you know what to do in an emergency. Call the number and provide your policy number found on your insurance card as seen below. GES will locate an approved medical facility and guide you through the process. Samples Forms and Applications > Link to forms page Links about Study Abroad > Reports on Study Abroad > Information about many Programs > WKU College and Office Study Abroad Links > US State Department - International Travel Information for Students
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