know before you go safety. part 1: saefty know before you go traveler’s checklist travel alerts...
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Know Before You GOSafety
PART 1: SAEFTY
Know Before You Go
Traveler’s Checklist Travel Alerts & Warnings Travel Documents Emergency Contacts Personal Safety Packing Handling Money Local laws and Customs Medical Assistance
Travel Alerts & Warnings
• The University of Northern Iowa does not permit any students to travel to locations that are currently listed on the U.S. Department of State Travel Alerts and Warnings
• http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings.html
Travel Documents
• Passport (blank pages)• Visa• Vaccination records• Flight itinerary• Emergency Contact Information • Money (cash & credit card)• Photocopies of ALL
(leave a copy at home too)
• http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html
Emergency Contacts
• U.S. Embassy or Consulate• Country Specific Information• Calling codes, 911 equivalent
• Final Placement Form• Student Teaching Coordinator• School Contact• Local Supervisor• Host family (if applicable)• Copy for YOU and Your FAMILY
• Home address in LOCAL language
Medical & Health Information
• Known Conditions• Prescriptions• Accessibility• Payment for medical care
Personal Safety
• Carry copy of Passport• Translations of Common Phrases• Dress Conservatively• Travel in Pairs• Remain Aware of Surroundings• Follow the Advice of Locals• Only Carry Valuables that are
Necessary
Packing
• Pack Light• Carry any valuable in your carry-
on• Carry an extra set of clothes in
carry-on• Follow air safety guidelines for
carry-on items• Do no pack important documents
in checked baggage• Adapters if necessary (110v-220v)
Money
• Notify Credit Card Company• Understand Exchange Rates• Only exchange a small
amount of money at the airport
• Conceal your Cash
Local Laws & Customs
• Be aware of local LAWS!• Language• Religious practices• Clothing• Gender Roles• Eating and Drinking habits• Appropriate noise & volume
End of Part 1