BGSU recognizes the importance of student safety and health and having necessary resources available to students while 旅行ing abroad on BGSU sanctioned programs and activities.  The University offers a Falcon 健康 Center to assist you with your 旅行 health preparation.  All students are required to purchase the BGSU health and 旅行 insurance for any international education experience.

During the mandatory Pre-Departure 取向 in-depth information about health and safety will be provided from 教育 Abroad, 国际 项目 and 合作伙伴关系.  教师-led directors will also provide a Pre-Departure 取向 specific to their program and location.  学生 will receive an on-site orientation program upon arrival for all program types.  Please consult with the 教育 Abroad, 国际 项目 and 合作伙伴关系 or your program director regarding specific health and safety concerns.  

Information and 资源

Learn 关于 the Country and Stay Informed

读了 State Department's Consular Info for the country in which you plan to study or visit. Learn about the history, 文化, 政治, and customs of the country/countries in which you will study and 旅行, and respect the country's customs, 礼仪, 规则, 和法律.  Stay informed about current and developing situations through local and independent media.

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (步骤)

Register for your trip with the U.S. Department of State.  This free service will provide important health, safety and security updates for your host country and better assist you in case of an emergency.

Falcon 健康 Center

时间表 a 旅行 health visit appointment at the Falcon 健康 Center well in advance of your program. One of the most important things you can do to encourage a successful experience abroad is to take care of your health before you go.

Travel 健康 资源

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Food and Drug Administration
• World 健康 Organization

保险

BGSU contracts with an international services provider, 国际 SOS (ISOS), who will provide international emergency medical, 个人, 旅行, 法律, and security assistance services as needed.  BGSU also provides international 旅行 medical insurance with University 健康 Plan (UHP), which works side by side with ISOS.  Together, these providers provide comprehensive medical, safety, and security support and coverage.

For more information please visit the 国际 Travel section on the BGSU Risk Management Website.

学生 can also download the 国际 ISOS app.

All education abroad participants, except students participating in affiliate partner programs* are automatically enrolled in the mandatory international health and 旅行 insurance plan through United 健康 Plan and ISOS. 学生 will be billed through their bursars account.  学生 participating on affiliate partner programs have insurance coverage built in their program.

*Affiliate Partner 项目: AIFS, API, IES, ISA, SAS, SIT, USAC

The insurance fee is reviewed on an annual basis and is subject to change.  The current rate is $1.78 a day, charged from the program start date to the program end date. Coverage begins 3 days prior to the program start date and ends 3 days following the program end date If you plan to 旅行 abroad for more than 3 days before or after the program dates, we highly encourage you to purchase additional international 旅行/health insurance through an outside company, 如 GeoBlue.

Emergencies Abroad

In the event of an emergency situation, Bowling Green State University will be involved in securing the health and welfare of BGSU students on education abroad experiences. In order to report an emergency or to seek assistance, please contact:

During regular office hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm):

国际 项目 & 合作伙伴关系: +1.419.372.2247 edabroad@bjqzgy.com

Michelle Ploeger, Coordinator of 教育 Abroad: +1.419.372.7680 mploege@bjqzgy.com  

During evening, weekend, or holidays, or in the event where office personnel cannot be reached:

Bowling Green State University Police +1.419.372.2346

When you reach your campus representative or campus police, inform them of the nature of the crisis, 你的位置, and other relevant details available to you.

西班牙的BGSU & 奥地利: For students 旅行ing abroad on these programs please note that our office will be in contact with the onsite BG program director in the event of an emergency situation.

教师-Led 项目: For students 旅行ing abroad on a faculty-led program please note that our office will be in contact with your faculty leader in the event of an emergency situation.

Exchange/Affiliate Partner 项目: For students 旅行ing abroad on exchange or affiliate programs please note that our office will be in contact with the appropriate affiliate or exchange partner in the event of an emergency situation.

During an emergency situation please remember to check your BGSU email regularly for correspondence from our office.