We hope that your time abroad is filled with enriching new academic and personal experiences.
TOC: While You're Abroad
International SOS
Yale has partnered with International SOS to provide both emergency and routine travel, physical and mental health, and safety assistance.
Call +1-215-942-8478 or use the International SOS Assistance App. Yale's Member Number: 11B824535.
Yale Study Abroad
Your study abroad adviser is still available to support you during your time abroad. Reach out any time you have questions or concerns.
If you plan to travel away from your program during the program, you are required to fill out the Independent Travel Form.
Caring for yourself abroad may be different from your usual practices at Yale. Continue to prioritize your health and safety throughout your time abroad. By focusing on your well-being, you will be able to maximize the benefits of your experience.
Note:If you become ill or injured abroad, or if you are seeking other medical or mental health support, reach out to your on-site program staff. If you need a medical referral or would like to speak with a mental health counselor, you can also contact International SOS.
The ways in which you identify yourself and how you are perceived by local residents may be altered in a new cultural context. You may be interested in considering how to navigate your identities in your host country.
Note: If you are dealing with identity-based harassment, reach out to your on-site program staff or Yale Study Abroad for support. If you feel threatened and/or are the victim of an identity-based crime, contact International SOS for guidance on your security and legal options.
Students experience the adjustment process differently. If you are having a difficult time connecting to your new location and community, or if you are eager to engage more meaningfully, consider these strategies.
Note:If you are struggling to adjust, reach out to your on-site program staff or Yale Study Abroad for support. If you would like to speak with a counselor, contact International SOS to be connected with mental health services.
While abroad, you may be applying for opportunities that will take place during the following summer or next semester. With proactive planning, you will be able to balance these application processes with making the most of your time abroad.