Produced by: Navneet Dubey
Designed by: Mohsin Shaikh
When moving to another country, one must take the best precautions for their safety. With many uprisings of conflicts and racial tensions worldwide, students must fact-check before leaving their home country
Thorough research about your destination city and country is the first step towards ensuring your safety. Gather insights about the local customs, culture, laws, climate, and political situation
Knowledge about emergency services, crime rates, and safe/unsafe areas will help you easily navigate your surroundings
Securing reliable and safe accommodation is crucial. University halls shared apartments with other students, or homestays are usually safer
Remember that when no one from your family is staying in the country, the embassy of your home country serves as your local guardian
Before leaving, ensure you are updated on all necessary vaccinations and pack enough prescription medicine
You must ensure you have valid health insurance that covers your stay abroad
Always ensure that you are reachable. Share your local contact details and address with your family and friends
Universities often conduct safety orientations for international students. They provide valuable tips, emergency contacts, and detailed safety measures
Talking about your problems with your counsellor and family will make you feel safer. Keeping the phone numbers of the local police, family, and friends on speed dial will help
Understand you are not in your home country and may not know which streets are safe and which are not. Hence, diligently keep an eye on your surroundings