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Essential Guide for Safe International Travel: Preparation and Emergency Resources

This comprehensive guide provides essential tips for safe international travel, covering preparation, risk management, health insurance, and emergency resources. Learn how to pack wisely, secure your belongings, navigate potential scams, and stay safe upon arrival in a new country. Important sections include health fees, luggage preparation, and guidance on settling in, as well as advice on emergency situations and the role of worldwide assistance. Equip yourself with critical knowledge to ensure a smooth travel experience while minimizing risks.

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Essential Guide for Safe International Travel: Preparation and Emergency Resources

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  1. There and Back In One Piece

  2. There and Back Zoomin’ • Intro • Resources • Health Fees • Preparation • En Route • Upon Arrival • On Site • Emergency • Forms & Documents

  3. Do You Remember? Intro • What is Paddington’s favorite snack? • What is Jonathan’s typical exclamation? • Hold those words…

  4. Not Scare Intro Prepare

  5. Westmont Stories Intro

  6. Intro Harm or Danger • We don’t intend to lead you there! • BUT … You’ll encounter things we could never have predicted

  7. Westmont Network Resources Off Campus Programs Crisis Mgmt Team Risk Mgmt Your Backup Team Corporate Risk Int’l AJ Gallagher & Co Health Insurance United Educators Worldwide Assistance

  8. Embassies & Consulates Resources Westmont Network BUT: No Magic Bullets So Read your Blue Sheet

  9. Preparation Wallet • Sanitize it … carry only: • CDL; Insurance Info; Credit Card • Carry Two Credit Cards • Separately! • Use Pouch • Inside pants or shirt/blouse • Maybe a fake wallet • Cancelled credit card; a bit of cash; expired driver’s license

  10. Preparation Luggage • Make it Distinctive • Use “private” fob • Attach fob NOT to handle

  11. Preparation Copies of … • Passport • Itinerary • So luggage can follow you • Allergy list • Worldwide Assistance (tattoo!) • Sets for: • Each bag of luggage • Family • Program Director

  12. Preparation Medications, Etc • Have plenty for trip • Bring Rx (brand and generic) • Extra glasses and/or contacts

  13. En Route The Scams • Airport Shuttle • Well-dressed woman with kid • Fanny Pack • Gonna chase the slicer? • Purse Snatchers • Replaced the hooks • Late Boarders • Solitary Credit Card

  14. En Route The Scams • True Professionals • Attentive for the Inattentive

  15. En Route En Gard • Always lock luggage • Bad baggage handlers • Especially in 3rd world • Race to baggage claim • Scanners: Buddy up • Don’t allow cuts • Use farthest stall • Don’t risk your life for your possessions! Your pocket change can be big $ for some people

  16. Upon Arrival Taxis • Note cab number • Settle on price before leaving • Watch your luggage • Don’t share personal info • Prep payment cash while en route • Pay while in the car

  17. Watch out for pickpockets! Upon Arrival Settling In • Register at the Consulate • Practice using a payphone • Call home collect • When in Rome…

  18. On Site Attire • Dress as a Safety Issue • American Identity • Avoid standing out • Modesty • Avoid unintended advances and misunderstandings

  19. On Site Where Are You?? • Away from American icons • McDonalds, Starbucks, Hard Rock Café • American military installations • If you’ll be apart from the group, tell the program staff: • Where you’ll be, how to reach you, and when you’ll return • Use the Buddy System so someone always knows where you are

  20. On Site Sexual “Harassment” • Some countries haven’t a clue • If you’re uncomfortable, listen to that intuition, and find a way out • If approached, report the incident immediately to your program staff

  21. On Site Vehicles • You do not have Westmont’s permission to operate a motor vehicle while on the program • This rule is not subject to the discretion of the program staff • Moped on Greek island

  22. On Site Why More Rules? • Absence or injury can wreak havoc on the rest of the group • The strain of the circumstance is challenging enough • We need to discourage you from entering harm

  23. Emergency Danger? Where?? • US is perceived as dangerous due to media portrayals • Same is true the other direction • For most people in the world life is normal, and usually safe

  24. Emergency So Why Would Anything Go Wrong? • Accidents somewhat more likely • Distraction • Unfamiliarity • Consequences somewhat, to significantly, more severe • Fewer medical and other resources • Hampered communication • Incompatible legal systems

  25. Emergency Medical • Worldwide Assistance • Locating medical services • Entre’ to hospital • Cash advanced for emergency medical services • WA “insurance” covers only: • Medical evacuation & supervision • Family member travel • Repatriation of remains

  26. Emergency Medical • Billing for Medical Services: • Present your parents’ card • Why? Still “Primary” • If services or release withheld, WA will advance the costs • Health insurance reimburses WA

  27. Emergency • WA Role

  28. Emergency • WA Role

  29. Emergency • WA Role

  30. Emergency • WA Role

  31. Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • YOU!

  32. Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Easy Way” Hospital You

  33. Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Easy Way” Hospital You

  34. Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Easy Way” Hospital You

  35. Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns

  36. Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns

  37. Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns

  38. Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns

  39. Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns

  40. Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns

  41. Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns

  42. Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns

  43. Emergency Legal • Worldwide Assistance • Assist in finding (but not paying for) English-speaking attorney • Advance bail (must be reimbursed) • 24-hr telephone interpreters for qualified emergencies

  44. Emergency Lost or Stolen Property • Worldwide Assistance • Help arrange replacement of passport • Advance cash for purchase of replacement goods (clothing, etc) • YOU need to report your stolen credit cards

  45. Emergency WA vs ISIC • ISIC = Discounts & some services • Call Worldwide Assistance • Specialized services • Arranged thru United Educators • Pipeline to Westmont • ONLY call ISIC as backup (if repeated attempts to call WA have failed)

  46. Emergency REMEMBER!! • We’ll never forget you, or stop trying to bring you home safe!

  47. Health Fee Covers… • Health Insurance • Special Insurances • Foreign Auto (for program driving) • Workers Comp • Orientation Program • Pouches/Kwikpoint cards • Program Admin • NOT your property! • Also, airlines don’t typically cover money, jewelry, cameras, computers, Rx’s

  48. Health Fee Why? • On campus = Ins + Services • Off campus = Ins + Services • Parental Insurance not typically worldwide coverage (eg, at USC: 2 of 32) • Westmont’s Insurance • Modest • Supplemental • Taking the risks seriously

  49. Forms & Doc’s Forms • Participation Agreement • The “Big Deal” form • Walk-thru • Durable Power of Attorney (aka “Health Care Agent form”) • Very specific legal requirements • Not strictly required, nor strictly enforceable in other jurisdictions • Misc other forms

  50. Forms & Doc’s Documents • OCP Study Abroad Handbook • Foreign Travel Safety Manual • Program reading materials

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