Health & Safety

It is our responsibility to provide a safe environment for our students. While abroad you can trust that our Global Players staff will be vigilant in responding to your needs while also maintaining the necessary distance for you to fully embrace your abroad experience.

Please Note: All GP programs as well as the individual participant will be registered with the State Department in case of emergency.

Medications

Some medication that are quite common in the United States could be illegal in some countries. For example, Adderall that is used to treat conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and narcolepsy is prohibited in the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic. In some countries, even over-the-counter medications are prohibited. Japan for example, does not permit the importation of products that contain pseudo ephedrine such as Sudafed, Actifed, and certain other cold-relief products.

While enforcement may be inconsistent, you certainly do not want to take the risk that your medication is confiscated at customs. Contact a travel clinic or the consulate of the country or countries where you will be traveling to determine which meds are permissible.

If you are taking some powerful prescription medication for a chronic ailment or condition, you should bring an ample supply of the medication in its original packing or container for the duration of your program. You should also carry a copy of the written prescription or a letter from the physician noting what the prescription is for, the dosage, and its active ingredient or generic name in case the authorities are not familiar with the brand name.

Insurance

When traveling far from home, you must protect yourself and your stuff.

You will have packed your MP3 player, new clothes, and even extra socks, but believe it or not, those aren't the most important things that should be on the list. Did you pack INSURANCE?

Health Insurance

Visiting the doctor's office while abroad is probably not in your plans, but what if you get sick? Or hurt? Did you know that a medical evacuation back to the U.S. could cost $50,000 or more if you aren't insured?

Global Players provides Medical Insurance through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) included in your program cost. You will get an insurance card and copy of your policy for your family's records. You will be asked to bring a copy of this documentation with you overseas for safety purposes. This is subject to change as we continue to stay up to date on the best and most comprehensive international providers. You will be informed immediately if we decide to go with a different provider but rest assured it will be due to the fact that we want to insure the proper coverage.

Before you Leave:

1. You will be registered through Global Players for a health plan while abroad. However, make sure to initiate or renew your US Lacrosse membership for added protection while competing abroad.

2. Make sure to carry the insurance card once provided by GP and all accompanying paperwork including a record of any current conditions you may have or medications you are taking from your doctor.

Trip or Travel Insurance

You have been looking forward to your time abroad for a long time. Imagine the exciting cultures! And all the new people! Now, imagine your horror when you learn your trip has been cancelled due to a natural disaster. Or, what if your new set of luggage--with all your clothes--gets lost along the way? A number of unexpected things could put a damper on your travels. Safeguard your trip and your belongings with travel insurance! Other provisions of travel insurance usually include lost baggage coverage, missed flight connections and cancellation charges imposed by airlines. You have invested a lot of time and money into this once-in-a-lifetime experience--don't leave anything to chance! In addition, for basic insurance to cover sickness, accident and other emergencies while traveling outside the United States' students and teachers can purchase international student or teacher identity cards. There are additional benefits to having a student card, including discounts on admissions, transportation, and accommodations. You can find more information about student identity cards online.

Emergency Contact Information

GLOBAL PLAYERS CONTACT

Tara Michael Program Director Global Players

+1 443 569-0589

tmichael@playtheglobe.org

OFFICE OF OVERSEAS CITIZEN SERVICES

studentsabroad@state.gov

Toll free in the U.S. or Canada 1-888-407-4747

Outside the United States and Canada 1-202-501-4444 US

EMBASSIES

Austria

Vienna: Parkring 12a,
Tel. +43- 1-31339-7535
fax: +43-1-5125835
http://vienna.usembassy.gov/en/index.html

Germany

Berlin: Clayallee 170;
Tel: (49) (30)832-9233
Fax: (49) (30) 8305-1215
American Citizen Services Email:ACSBerlin@state.gov

Munich: Koenigstrasse 5
Tel. (49) (89) 2888-0
Fax: (49) (89) 280-9998.
American Citizen Services Email: ConsMunich@state.gov

Czech Republic

Prague: Trziste 15, 118 01 Prague, Czech Republic
Tel. (420) 257 022 000
Consular Section’s fax (420) 257 022 809.
http://prague.usembassy.gov/

Netherlands

American Citizen Services Museumplein 19 1071 DJ Amsterdam The Netherlands
Tel. 31(0)20 575 5309
E-mail: USCitizenServicesAms@state.gov

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