Study Abroad Programs: Making Safety A Priority

Abstract

Increasingly, students are participating in study abroad programs. Such programs provide participants a variety of learning experiences. Developing cross-cultural appreciation, communication skills, maturity and a less ethno-centric mindset are among the impacts study abroad programs offer. However, care must be taken to assure student safety and health while on such trips. One programs efforts to assure the safety and wellness of participants while abroad are presented.

Transformational Global Learning: Instructor Practices in Short-Term Study Abroad Programmes

“…The emphasis on establishing safety expectations from the outset of the programme resonated with the best practices outlined by Buddan et al (2014). The incorporation of dos and don'ts established a framework that not only imparted information but also nurtured a culture of safety consciousness among participants.…”