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Health & Safety Abroad

The health and safety of study abroad participants is important to the entire Northwestern community, not just the Global Learning Office (GLO). Northwestern's Office of Global Safety and Security (OGSS) supports the health, safety, and security of students who travel abroad, both before departure and while abroad.

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Health

Be proactive about maintaining good health. Find information about managing health conditions and staying healthy while abroad.

Stay Healthy

Safety

Get information on how to stay safe abroad, from where to get country-specific crime information to tips on safeguarding your documents.

Stay Safe
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Security

Read about our procedures for managing risk.

Stay Secure

Emergencies Abroad

Learn what to do in the event of an emergency abroad.

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