What can students do to ensure their security while abroad?
The best advice for any traveler is to use common sense. There are dangers associated with any large city around the world. For instance, students should be wise about where they keep their valuables. They should always be in groups when they travel at night, and they should not venture out alone with a stranger or someone they have just met. Additionally, students should be aware that in many countries they might be identified as American simply because of their clothing, speech, and mannerisms. Students should make an effort to understand how the local culture views Americans and behave accordingly in order to be safe. Here are some more tips about how students can be safe while studying abroad: • Students should leave travel itineraries and copies of important documents with family, friends, and/or the BOSP office in their host country. • Students should try not to hang out with large groups of Americans that could draw unwanted attention. • Students should also avoid demonstrations
