Health and Safety Resources

Study abroad can heighten pre-existing medical, mental health, or personal issues or contribute to new ones. Local culture, customs, and practices may not have/provide the support systems you might be accustomed to in the U.S. Though this is a time of broadening your horizons, you must exercise caution to be as safe as possible while overseas.

Health Abroad

Study abroad, as with any major life change (regardless of length of time, location, etc.), can heighten pre-existing medical, mental health, or personal issues or contribute to new ones. Local culture, customs, and practices may not have/provide the support systems you might be accustomed to in the U.S.

It is your responsibility to consider how you will manage your health and wellness abroad. For example, you may need to consider your dietary restrictions, allergies, medications, need for immunizations, etc.

Learn more about managing your health

International Health Insurance

RIT requires all students studying abroad to have international health insurance. Most students never have to use it, but it is best to have just in case. Students going abroad on an RIT study abroad program will be provided international health insurance.

Learn more about health insurance requirements and options

Safety Abroad

Studying abroad will expose you to all kinds of new and exciting experiences, but you must exercise caution to be as safe as possible while overseas. Before traveling, you should become familiar with local laws, how to avoid travel scams, and understand RIT's emergency response plan.

Learn more about personal safety

International Emergencies

Learn more about emergencies and non-emergency issues, including the difference between the two and what actions to take.

Learn more about what to do in case of emergency