Keep updated on changes to your area and make it easier
for the U.S. Embassy/family get in touch with you in an
emergency by enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment
Program (STEP):
https://step.state.gov/step/
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provider with an international network of medical and
security professionals available any time to assist you.
You can view benefits, active alerts, travel &
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subscription to get alerts/updates
General Safety Tips
Stay Alert and Trust your Instincts –
particularly in busy or unfamiliar areas, if you feel uneasy
get out and away from the place
Keep Valuables Close – do not flash
valuables or draw attention to pickpockets
Keep a Low Profile – keep in mind you are a
foreigner in the country you are travelling; be respectful
of other cultures and beliefs
Learn Your Surroundings – what areas
you should avoid, contacts, how the public transportation
works, etc.
Keep in Contact – keeping hosts/supervisors
updated on your whereabouts is a must, but we also suggest
regularly contacting someone you trust in the U.S. with
updates and location