Traveler Wellness

Be a smart traveler

We know you are excited to embark on your study abroad experience and learn more about the world we live in. However, it is always important to be a smart traveler on every trip you take. The following resources will help you be prepared while abroad. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Mental Health and Students Abroad

Studying abroad can be challenging and rewarding. The Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad works with partners on campus and abroad to ensure students can maintain practices supporting their mental health. Please talk to an advisor as soon as possible so that we can ensure you have the resources you need available to you during your study abroad experience. Below are some examples of how we can assist:

CAPS online mindfulness resources for anxiety and depression
Through our CISI Insurance, students can arrange for on-site mental health counseling in their destination country prior to arrival abroad
All Clemson-sponsored and Approved providers will maintain mental health resources for students on-site
Talk to your study abroad advisor or on-site coordinator about how to keep up with any of your routines that boost your mental health

Are you concerned about a friend? Review this checklist for ways you can help. Review our resource list for additional resources.

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Abroad

Sexual misconduct can happen anywhere. If you experience sexual harassment, sexual violence, or sexual exploitation while traveling abroad, get to a safe location immediately (Review our In an Emergency page for information). Know that what happened is not your fault, and we are here to support you. Please contact your program leader, faculty, resident director, or on-site support staff, someone you trust. Clemson students can also reach out directly to the Clemson Title IX Office.

Resources to Bookmark

These online resources related to health and safety will be helpful as you participate in an overseas program. Please click on the titles to visit the respective websites.

Clemson Healthy Campus

Prepare for your experience with risk reduction resources for holistic wellness, interpersonal violence, bystander intervention, mental health, and alcohol and other drugs.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Travelers' Health

This website includes vaccination recommendations and information on the latest outbreaks of diseases around the world. It also provides health information on specific destinations and travel health notices (see Travel Warnings for more information).

Smart Traveler App

The iPhone App Smart Traveler, released by the U.S. Department of State, is a tool designed to provide easy access to frequently updated official country information, travel alerts, travel warnings, maps, and U.S. embassy locations. Drawing on content posted to the U.S. Department of State website, this free app allows users to see travel warnings and alerts issued by the State Department, gather background information about different countries, and find U.S. embassies and consulates overseas.

Available through Apple App Store and Google Play.

Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

This Federal Advisory Committee promotes cooperation in security between U.S. business and private sector interests worldwide and the U.S. Department of State and other U.S. government agencies. OSAC provides region and country-specific news and reports and a resource library on various topics.

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