1. Know Before You GO Safety

2. PART 1: SAEFTY

3. Know Before You Go Traveler’s Checklist  Travel Alerts & Warnings  Travel Documents  Emergency Contacts  Personal Safety  Packing  Handling Money  Local laws and Customs  Medical Assistance

4. Travel Alerts & Warnings The University of Northern Iowa does not permit any students to travel to locations that are currently listed on the U.S. Department of State Travel Alerts and Warnings http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswar nings.html http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswar nings.html

5. Travel Documents Passport (blank pages) Visa Vaccination records Flight itinerary Emergency Contact Information Money (cash & credit card) Photocopies of ALL (leave a copy at home too) http://travel.state.gov/content/pass ports/english/country.html

6. Emergency Contacts U.S. Embassy or Consulate Country Specific Information Calling codes, 911 equivalent Final Placement Form Student Teaching Coordinator School Contact Local Supervisor Host family (if applicable) Copy for YOU and Your FAMILY Home address in LOCAL language

7. Medical & Health Information Known Conditions Prescriptions Accessibility Payment for medical care

8. Personal Safety Carry copy of Passport Translations of Common Phrases Dress Conservatively Travel in Pairs Remain Aware of Surroundings Follow the Advice of Locals Only Carry Valuables that are Necessary

9. Packing Pack Light Carry any valuable in your carry- on Carry an extra set of clothes in carry-on Follow air safety guidelines for carry-on items Do no pack important documents in checked baggage Adapters if necessary (110v-220v)

10. Money Notify Credit Card Company Understand Exchange Rates Only exchange a small amount of money at the airport Conceal your Cash

11. Local Laws & Customs Be aware of local LAWS! Language Religious practices Clothing Gender Roles Eating and Drinking habits Appropriate noise & volume

12. End of Part 1