Travel

Individual traveler

Before leaving on your trip abroad, you should:

1. Familiarize yourself with your destination. Resources include:
   • MEDEX
   • U.S. State Department
   • Information for Yale College Students
   • Study Abroad Student Handbook produced by the Center for Global Education
   • What’s Up With Culture
2. Make an appointment with the Travel Clinic.
3. Understand how your health insurance will respond while you are abroad.
   • Do you have coverage for routine care?
   • Are there higher copayments?
   • Is there prescription coverage?
   • Are there excluded activities or geographic areas?
   • Obtain additional coverage if needed.
4. Update your passport if necessary.
5. Apply for a visa, if required.
6. Yale College students must sign travel waiver.
7. Attend Program Pre-Trip Orientation.
8. Register your travel, provide emergency contact information to, and leave a copy of your passport/visa with your Faculty Leader, Trip Sponsor, or Student Organization.
9. Get a copy of your MEDEX ID card & Description Guide. Keep your MEDEX card in your wallet or passport in the event of an emergency.
10. Understand what to do in an emergency.
11. Carry a Global cell phone or at least a pre-paid phone card if traveling internationally.
12. Be familiar with the University’s polices and procedures regarding conduct and travel.

Upon arrival in your host country, you should:

1. Attend any orientation upon arrival in country.
2. Register with the local U.S. Embassy or consular service.
3. Stay in regular contact with adviser, colleagues, friends.