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When your son or daughter is preparing to study abroad, one of the best gifts you can give them and yourselves is to be involved. By being involved, you will be able to objectively and calmly answer the questions you might have about your son's or daughter's destination
country, share with them any advice you might have from your previous travels, and these conversations give you a chance to bond more fully
with your daughter or son before they pack up to leave the country.
A very useful resource for parents and loved ones involved in the Study Abroad decision making process
is the Loyola Marymount University's Center for Global Education
Study Abroad Handbook: Advice for Parents section.
(Permission granted by Dr. Gary Rhodes, Director LMU Center for Global Education)
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Because "anything can happen any time, anywhere," UAB is committed to
providing current and accurate US State Department information regarding
the levels of safety in other nations.
Students are required, as part of their Pre-Departure Orientation, to provide a signed affidavit stating
that they have received a copy of the US State Department Consular Information Sheet about the
country to which they will be traveling. We encourage you to read the information contained in these Consular Information Sheets as well.
For the most current information on travel warnings
and related updates, visit the Bureau of Consular
Affairs' web site or contact
the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Public
Affairs, at 202-647-5225.
Emergencies Involving U.S. Citizens
Abroad
The US State Department can provide useful
Emergency Services for US Citizens Traveling Abroad.
We also rely on a network of in-country representatives/coordinators of the programs with which we work to provide us with information
regarding current safety/security/health issues.
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