Study Abroad Programs: Making Safety A Priority

Abstract

Increasingly, students are participating in study abroad programs.  Such programs provide participants a variety of learning experiences.  Developing cross-cultural appreciation, communication skills, maturity and a less ethno-centric mindset are among the impacts study abroad programs offer.  However, care must be taken to assure student safety and health while on such trips.  One program’s efforts to assure the safety and wellness of participants while abroad are presented.