How safe is traveling abroad as a student?
Any travel has inherent risks (as does just about any activity). Traveling as a student is not risk-free, but MIT has an excellent risk management system, and many of the programs have multiple safeguards. Resources include substantive pre-travel advising, in-country hosts and supervisors, team experiences, communications and monitoring systems, worldwide alumni networks, pre-travel health advice and prophylactic medication, and no-cost subscriptions to holistic emergency services. Details of MIT’s Travel Risk Policy and related resources can be found at the MIT travel advisories site.
