Travel Health Resources

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES

PO Box 459
Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10163

1.212.870·3400

www.aa.org

Provides a directory of international AA meetings for members only.

AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH ASSOCIATION

PO Box 28937
Baltimore, MD 21240-8937

ASSOCIATION FOR SAFE INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRAVEL

www.asirt.org

A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safe road travel worldwide. Downloadable safety brochures about ed-abroad road travel issues.

AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE

Travel advice provided by the Australian government to its citizens, but helpful to everyone.

CANADA DEPARTMENT OF CONSULAR AFFAIRS

www.voyage.gc.ca/consular_home-en.asp

Travel advice provided by the Canadian government to its citizens, but helpful to everyone.

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)

1600 Clifton Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30333

404.639·3311 (general information)
404.639.2888 (emergency information)

www.cdc.gov/travel/

Comprehensive site offering advice and constantly updated information on health and safety issues for destinations around the world.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

www.ready.gov

Basic safety information, useful both at home and overseas.

HEALTH INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

(THE "YELLOW BOOK")
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

800.545·2522

www.us.elsevierhealth.com. Quick search, on "Yellow Book:'

Order online from Elsevier Publishing, or download from CDC at:
www.cdc.gov/travel/yb/i ndex.htm.

HIV REGIONAL CONCERNS

Bureau of Consular Affairs
2201 C Street, NW
Room 6831
Washington, DC 20520

800.342.AIDS (800.342.2437)

www.travel.state.gov/law/info/info_621.htm

or send a SASE to Public Affairs, Bureau of Consular Affairs.

lAMAT: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRAVELERS

736 Center St.
Lewiston, NY 14092

716.754·4883

www.iamat.org

An international nonprofit organization with excellent information on health risks, geographic distribution of diseases, malaria prevention, and other region-specific knowledge and on English-speaking medical care givers around the world. There is no fee to join, but donations are welcome.

THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTITY CARD

STA Travel

http://www.statravel.com

Available in the United States, carries minimal but useful insurance coverage, and can help you get discounts on transportation and housing and gain access to emergency and other helpful travel information. Some colleges and universities have STA branch offices on their campuses.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL HEALTH GUIDE

travmed.com/pages/health_guide

A wide-ranging Web site with information on travel health topics useful links to other sites, publications, and products for sale, including the International Travel Health Guide, also downloadable chapter by chapter.

MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL USA (MIUSA)

National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange
PO Box 10767
Eugene, OR 97440

541.343.1284 (Tel/TTY)

www.miusa.org

Provides information, technical assistance, and training to ensure the inclusion of people with health-related, learning, physical, psychiatric, and sensory disabilities in international exchange programs. Publications available, including a free journal, A World Awaits You, and books including Survival Strategies for Going Abroad: A Guide for People with Disabilities.

STUDY ABROAD SAFETY HANDBOOK

SAFETI (Safety Abroad First-Educational Travel Information)
Center for Global Education
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659

http://www.globaled.us/safeti/

www.studentsabroad.com/

SAFETI is an online clearinghouse that develops and disseminates resources to support study abroad program development and implementation, with excellent health and safety information for students.

SURVIVAL KIT FOR OVERSEAS LIVING (4TH EDITION)

L. Robert Kohls

Intercultural Press, 2001

TRAVEL HEALTH PLANNER AND TRAVEL HEALTH COMPANION

Shore/and Inc.
PO Box 13795
Milwaukee, WI 53213-0795

800.433·5256

www.shoreland.com/

A pair of useful books for travelers: a quick reference planning book and a carry-along reference guide. Both can be previewed or purchased online.

U.S. CUSTOMS OFFICE, TRAVELER INFORMATION

www.cbp.gov/travel

Travel advice and information, including restrictions on leaving and reentering the country, and an online brochure, Know Before You Go.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

www.state.gov

Essential help from the U.S. government-from travel safety advisories to crisis assistance for U.S. citizens abroad. Includes contact information for all U.S. embassies and consulates, as well as foreign embassies and consulates in the U.S.

Frequently visited sections include:

Services and Information for American Citizens Abroad, www.travel.state.gov. Overseas Citizens Services, 202.647.5225 or 888.407.4747 from within the U.S., or 202.501.4444 from overseas (take calls Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.).

Provides information on current epidemics and health conditions worldwide, travel advisories, U.S. passports, Citizens Consular Services, the Citizens Emergency Center, and visa information for visitors to the United States.

Tips for Students, https://studentsabroad.state.gov
Important Telephone Numbers, https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/contact-us.html
Foreign Entry Requirements (for U.S. citizens traveling abroad as tourists), https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
A Safe Trip Abroad, http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/go/checklist.html
Background Notes, country-by-country information, http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/
Publications, country reports, embassy information,
U.S. Department of State STEP travel program, https://step.state.gov/step/

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from Kenya
Major: Business Administration
Language: Swahili
Favorite Food from Home: Nyama Choma (Kenyan Barbeque)

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?
"President ISO (2021-2022), SHSU Raven Scholar ‘21 and being the Keynote speaker at the International Student Dinner ’21."

Aakanksha,
from India
Major: Computing and Information Science
Language: Hindi
Favorite Food from Home: Roti and Paneer Butter Masala

Why did you choose SHSU?
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Isaac Ogbogo,
from Nigeria
Major: Chemistry
Language: Igede
Favorite Food from Home: Pounded Yam with Eguisi Soup

What advice do you have for new international students?
"SHSU is another home from home. Everyone that I met on campus when I first arrived was just willing to put me through one thing or the other. Therefore, I encourage every international student not to be afraid of feeling lonely or helpless in SHSU. They can be rest assured that they are in the best environment away from home."

Oluwole Akintoye,
from Nigeria
Major: Computer and Information Science
Language: Yoruba
Favorite Food from Home: Amala with Ewedu soup

What do you enjoy most about SHSU?
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