Health & safety abroad
Studying abroad can be an exciting and exhilarating experience! If, along the way, you do need some support, Concordia has you covered! The university offers a variety of services to facilitate your transition abroad.
Vaccines
Before going abroad, it’s important to verify if you require any vaccines for the country/area in which you’ll be living. To verify which vaccines you may need for a specific country, consult the Government of Canada travel vaccinations website.
Vaccination services on campus
Concordia offers vaccination services. To find out if the ones you need are offered on campus, please visit Health Services.
Helpful tip:
- When travelling abroad students should always carry their vaccination booklets or proof of vaccination with them.
Medication
Students should ensure they have sufficient quantities of any required medication prior to departing and that they have updated prescriptions for their time abroad.
Helpful tip:
- For any questions regarding travelling abroad with prescription drugs, students should visit their host country’s consular website before departing.
Insurance
Students are strongly encouraged to obtain insurance while abroad.
- Find out what services are provided by Concordia.
- Find out what steps you need to take to be insured while abroad through the CSU.
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Safety & security abroad
Student safety is always a priority for Concordia, whether it be at home or abroad. There are certain things to keep in mind regarding safety while traveling.
Campus resources
- Concordia Travel safety
- Campus Safety and Prevention Services is available to registered Concordia students at all times, even while abroad. Simply dial 514-848-3717 – students in need of assistance can reverse the charges when calling.
Helpful tip:
- Students are also strongly encouraged to register their travel details. The link to submit travel details can be found on the Student Hub's My CU Account page.
Government resources
The Canadian government has several resources available to Concordia students regarding safety abroad, including:
- The Government of Canada's registry of Canadians abroad:
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration - The Government of Canada travel advisories:
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories - The Government of Canada’s guide to living abroad:
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/publications/living-abroad
Counselling and support
It's normal for students to experience a variety of different emotions throughout the entire process of going abroad, whether it be prior to departure, during their time away, or upon returning home.
If at any time you feel the need for support while at Concordia, we invite you to contact Counselling and Psychological Services.
Helpful tips:
- Students are encouraged to make themselves aware prior to departure of what health and wellness services are available at their host universities and where to find them on campus.
- If you are unsure or if this information is unclear, students should contact their International Liaison Officer who will be glad to assist them in finding this information.