Health and Safety Information
for Troika Study Abroad
In organizing the CCID Troika study abroad program, our office follows the Practices for Health & Safety issued by NAFSA: Association of International Educators in 2006.
Health Insurance
Medical Insurance Coverage - is included in the student's Program Fee. Prior to travel to the respective country, each student receives a brochure with a detailed description of benefits and services provided under this policy.

Medical and Other Emergency Services Coverage
- this service is provided by AssistAmerica. Each student (and faculty) traveling with the Troika program receives complete brochure with service information, contact numbers and an ID card prior to the departure. This coverage does include emergency evacuation and repatriation of remains (in case of participant death). Specifics and details are on the website or in the brochure.
     
Travel Advice
Airport 3-1-1 Rule for Security Checks  
How to Obtain a New Passport  
Check the status of your passport application  
Travel Abroad Tips from the Dept. of State  
Foreign Currency Conversion CheatSheet (for quick calculations)
Locations of ATM machines accepting MasterCard
Locations of ATM machines accepting Visa
Electricity Around the World
World Time Zones
 
Health/ Medical Information References
DENMARK: CDC Information for travel to Western Europe
Consular Sheet for Denmark
ECUADOR: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Information for travel to South America
Consular Info Sheet for Ecuador
BELIZE, GUATEMALA: CDC Information for travel to Central America
Consular Sheet for Guatemala
Medical Services in Guatemala
UKRAINE: CDC Information for travel to Ukraine
Consular Office of the US Embassy in Ukraine (Kiyv)
     
Safety Resources
Current Travel Warnings (DOS)
Study Abroad Tips from DOS
Emergency Services provided by US Consular offices abroad
Emergency Services at US Embassy in Guatemala
 
Miscellany
US Embassy in Belize (in Belmopan)  
US Embassy in Denmark (in Copenhagen)
US Embassy in Ecuador (in Quito)
US Embassy in Guatemala (in Guatemala City)
US Embassy in Ukraine (in Kyiv)  
   
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