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How safe did you feel in the countries that you studied abroad in, especially if you studied abroad in a developing country?
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Dawn Anderson
Director, International Study Programs
Northeastern University
I studied in Guatemala,and felt safe enough to travel the around country with friends. A portion of that travel was alone and with a hired guide since I was conducting...
Isabel
Junior Year Student
Loyola Marymount University
During my time abroad in various countries, I never felt threatened in regards to my safety. I would say the most important factor in ensuring your safety is to make smart...
Additional Mentor Interviews
Various students and administrators
interviewed by the Center for Global Education
Various students and administrators
Additional Mentor Interviews
Various students and administrators
interviewed by the Center for Global Education
Various students and administrators
Additional Mentor Interviews
Various students and administrators
interviewed by the Center for Global Education
Various students and administrators
Emily Le
Doctoral Student, previously International Programs Counselor
UCLA
I felt very safe. My program was very small so we had a lot of support and looked after one another. I used my common sense and tried to avoid any situation which could...
Kimberly
Senior Year Student
Loyola Marymount University
Before traveling abroad to China, I thought that I would constantly have to watch over my purse in fear of being pick-pocketed. However, I found that this was very rare. I...
Christa Sanders
Associate Director NYU in Ghana
New York University
I studied in both Europe and South America and, honestly, felt safe in both places. In my view, safety and security issues are chiefly the responsibility of the student and...
Janeth
Junior Year Student
Loyola Marymount University
I studied in Madrid, Spain and I felt safe living and traveling throughout the country. I heard lots of stories about people’s purses or wallets being stolen so I was always...
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