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Health and Safety
As part of study abroad, it is important that students be proactive in preparing for taking care of their health and safety prior, during and after the international journey. Planning for health and safety is just as important as choosing the program best fit for your needs and interests. All students are expected to attend a pre-departure orientation, where detailed health and safety information will be given. Orientations are held in May for students whose programs begin the fall and in December for students whose programs begin in the spring. You will also receive written pre-departure materials from our office. Please read this information carefully, and take time to learn about political situations, living conditions, and any health and safety issues relevant to your host country. As you prepare to leave campus, we hope that you will also consider the emotional stress of studying abroad. Study abroad can be a very powerful and positive developmental experience that may ultimately lead to increased levels of self-awareness. However, the life changes associated with study abroad can also be stressful and confusing, and may potentially exacerbate existing physical and emotional conditions. If you have any concerns, it is very important that you meet with the staff at Boettcher Health Center or other health care provider to discuss how studying abroad could affect your situation. Addressing your health issues prior to studying off campus will help you identify those resources that will and will not be available at your program site.CONTACTING COLORADO COLLLEGE IN AN EMERGENCY:If you need to reach us in an emergency, please call (719) 389-6802. This line will be answered between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MST, Monday through Friday. For emergencies that occur outside of normal operating hours, call campus security at (719) 389-6707. The dispatcher will notify the student life administrator on call of any emergency situation. Please visit the links below for more on health and safety abroad: |