FAQ Parents
What if my son or daughter has a problem abroad?
How do I contact my student while he or she is abroad?
Will my son or daughter be safe?
What hotel and meal arrangements should my son or daughter make for orientation?
Health and Safety Abroad
What if my son or daughter has a problem abroad?
One of our most important services is our on-site offices. These offices are fully staffed with professionals who conduct orientation and work closely with our participants to prepare them for the academic and cultural differences of the host country.
We strongly encourage participants to contact in-country office staff if they experience problems, either personally or related to their studies. Our staff in these offices are trained to help students solve problems and are always happy to lend guidance or a sympathetic ear.
In addition to maintaining each on-site office, our overseas staff also keep pagers or cell phones for participant emergencies. In the event of a true emergency outside of office hours, a student can call the emergency number to receive assistance from our staff.
How do I contact my student while he or she is abroad?
Most parents use a combination of e-mail, telephone, and regular mail to contact our students.
Will my son or daughter be safe?
Understandably, safety is one of the concerns we discuss most often with parents. Our comprehensive, mandatory orientations address health and safety issues relevant to the host country, and our resident staff are careful to keep students knowledgeable about locations and situations that can present danger. In addition, the publications that we send to students, both before departure and while overseas, contain extensive information about staying healthy and safe while abroad.
What hotel and meal arrangements should my son or daughter make?
Your son or daughter does not have to worry about making any hotel arrangements for orientation. We arrange and pay for accommodations, and meals are included in our program fee
Health and Safety Abroad
The health, safety, and security of our students are a high priority at Drexel University, but it is also expected that students take responsibility for their well-being. Being informed and accountable is part of that process. Take some time to click through the following links and acquaint yourself with the resources that are available to you.
Health Abroad
Medical Exams and Conditions
We recommend that students undergo complete physical and dental exams prior to departure and receive an update of any vaccination(s) that a physician thinks suitable. Although no vaccinations are required for entry into Perú, it is recommended following the Centers for Disease Control’s guidelines. The CDC may recommend tetanus, hepatitis, typhoid, yellow fever, or other vaccinations.
Health Insurance Abroad
We will provide comprehensive accident and illness insurance to all program participants. We strongly recommend that students consider whether they will need supplemental insurance. In particular, students who have pre-existing or mental health conditions or who may require counseling while overseas should investigate their insurance needs and options.
Mental Health
If your son or daughter has been treated for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, or anything else that can be classified as a mental health condition, please obtain additional insurance coverage for treatment abroad.
Prescriptions Drugs
Before leaving the U.S., your student should prepare a list of any medications taken regularly, and he or she should ask the family physician to prepare a summary of ongoing treatment. We recommend bringing an adequate supply of medications and leaving them in their labeled containers. Students also should obtain a prescription with the generic name of the medication(s), particularly if refills are required overseas.
Health Insurance Abroad
As mentioned in a previous section, we will provide comprehensive accident and illness insurance to all program participants. The insurance is included in the program fee and will be a mandatory part of the program. Click on the following PDF's for specific details about the coverage.
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Additional Insurance Resources
Several U.S. insurance companies specialize in coverage for American students abroad. If you think your son or daughter may need additional insurance coverage, you may wish to contact one of these agencies:
CMI Insurance
http://www.cmi-insurance.com
Cultural Insurance Services International
800-303-8120
www.aifs.com/cisi
Marsh
800-282-4495
www.gatewayplans.com
Wallach & Company
800-237-6615
www.wallach.com
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