Mentor Advice
Question
Are certain study abroad programs safer than others? If so, how do I know which ones will be the safest?
2 Replies from Mentors
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Rae RaeSenior Year StudentLoyola Marymount UniversityYou should contact your Study Abroad office. Each school and program is different. It would also be great to speak with people who have traveled and hear their experiences as well. But I can say with certainty that all schools try to provide and create a safe environment, no matter which country or program you choose.
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Miloni GandhiAssociate Director, International Recruitment, Office of AdmissionsUniversity of Southern CaliforniaPrograms that are legitimate are generally safe. The best way to check the legitimacy of a program is to talk to other students who have studied abroad on the same program and ask what they thought. Additionally, programs that have been around longer will have more experience with safety issues in their location. Physical harm that might be incurred while abroad really depends on each student’s vigilance and decision making. While you can’t control nature, you should also be aware if there are any natural disasters that are new to you in your study abroad region so that you are aware of what to do.