Travel Preparation

Orientation

The Georgetown University Health & Safety Orientation is available in your myGUAbroad application after you are nominated, and is required for all outgoing students. This should be your first resource for preparing for a safe and health time abroad.

In addition, you will have a program-specific orientation you need to attend before departure. Depending on your program, this may be coordinated by an OGE team member, a faculty program leader, or a program provider/host institution.

Online Resources

The U.S. Department of State  travel website has resources for students abroad , as well as destination-specific information  and travelers’ checklists .

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has location-specific packing lists for students traveling abroad and a page devoted to study abroad .

Visit Georgetown’s Office of International Safety and Security website to learn more about Georgetown resources, tips for safe travel, and other recommendations.

Immunizations

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has location-specific health resources and immunization information on their website.

The Georgetown University Travel Medicine Clinic offers pre-travel consultations, immunizations, and post-travel checkups. The clinic operates on Wednesday mornings. Call (202) 444-0086 ext. 2 to make an appointment.

Mental Health Abroad

OGE has comprehensive resources developed on both culture shock and reverse culture shock.

Visit Georgetown’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) (or your home campus’s counseling center) to speak with a counselor before departure.

Data Security

The UIS Travel Tips page has resources for online safety while traveling.

Mosquito Bite Prevention and Health Abroad

The EPA’s insect repellant calculator or the CDC’s bug bite prevention page are great resources!

Currency Conversion

Xe.com is a great resource for currency conversion!