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SIT Study Abroad has a team of trained Student Health, Safety, & Wellbeing managers available 24 hours a day to respond to potential threats to student safety and manage emergency situations.
Call: 802.258.3366
SIT Study Abroad is committed to the health and safety of all program participants. Through our years of experience, we have found that preparation, prevention, and communication are key to keeping students healthy and safe.
A health review will occur for all admitted students prior to departure. This process is outlined below.
STEP 1:
A Personal Health History Form is required for all students. All students will be required to complete this self-disclosure form. This form should be completed in your online application portal and submitted within two weeks of your offer of admission along with your other confirmation materials.
We strongly encourage students to fully disclose their health history so we can best prepare them for their upcoming study abroad experience, make any necessary special arrangements, and in some cases assess whether there may be any health reasons why a student should consider another program.
If a student has a serious medical or mental health condition, a member of our Student Health, Safety, and Wellbeing team may reach out for clarification or to set up a meeting to discuss further. In some cases, an additional medical or mental health form completed by the treating provider may be required.
This information is kept confidential and may be provided to our in-country academic and program directors to assist them with planning for any serious medical conditions and to facilitate emergency healthcare needs that may arise during the program.
STEP 2:
Make an appointment now with your regular doctor and/or a travel clinician. It is imperative that you work closely with your health care provider to discuss your routine health care and how to support this during your study abroad program. In some cases, your regular medications or medical equipment may not be available (and may even be illegal) in your country(ies) of travel.
If you work with a mental health provider, you should also schedule an appointment to discuss a plan for supporting your mental health and wellbeing in the context of your SIT program. Make sure you have a full supply of your prescribed medications prior to travel, and prepare for adjusting to changes in climate, diet, language, sleeping schedule, home life, cultural norms, altitude, academic expectations, etc.
If you have any medical or mental health conditions you are currently managing, or if you have any questions related to health & wellbeing while abroad, we encourage you to contact our Student Health, Safety, and Wellbeing team as early as possible to help us understand your needs and best support you in preparing for your program.
Please refer to your specific program’s Health, Access, & Identity tab for more information on what to expect related to managing your health and wellbeing abroad, and feel free to contact [email protected] with any questions.