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There and Back. In One Piece. There and Back. Zoomin’. Intro Resources Health Fees Preparation En Route Upon Arrival On Site Emergency Forms & Documents. Do You Remember?. Intro. What is Paddington’s favorite snack? What is Jonathan’s typical exclamation? Hold those words….
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There and Back In One Piece
There and Back Zoomin’ • Intro • Resources • Health Fees • Preparation • En Route • Upon Arrival • On Site • Emergency • Forms & Documents
Do You Remember? Intro • What is Paddington’s favorite snack? • What is Jonathan’s typical exclamation? • Hold those words…
Not Scare Intro Prepare
Westmont Stories Intro
Intro Harm or Danger • We don’t intend to lead you there! • BUT … You’ll encounter things we could never have predicted
Westmont Network Resources Off Campus Programs Crisis Mgmt Team Risk Mgmt Your Backup Team Corporate Risk Int’l AJ Gallagher & Co Health Insurance United Educators Worldwide Assistance
Embassies & Consulates Resources Westmont Network BUT: No Magic Bullets So Read your Blue Sheet
Preparation Wallet • Sanitize it … carry only: • CDL; Insurance Info; Credit Card • Carry Two Credit Cards • Separately! • Use Pouch • Inside pants or shirt/blouse • Maybe a fake wallet • Cancelled credit card; a bit of cash; expired driver’s license
Preparation Luggage • Make it Distinctive • Use “private” fob • Attach fob NOT to handle
Preparation Copies of … • Passport • Itinerary • So luggage can follow you • Allergy list • Worldwide Assistance (tattoo!) • Sets for: • Each bag of luggage • Family • Program Director
Preparation Medications, Etc • Have plenty for trip • Bring Rx (brand and generic) • Extra glasses and/or contacts
En Route The Scams • Airport Shuttle • Well-dressed woman with kid • Fanny Pack • Gonna chase the slicer? • Purse Snatchers • Replaced the hooks • Late Boarders • Solitary Credit Card
En Route The Scams • True Professionals • Attentive for the Inattentive
En Route En Gard • Always lock luggage • Bad baggage handlers • Especially in 3rd world • Race to baggage claim • Scanners: Buddy up • Don’t allow cuts • Use farthest stall • Don’t risk your life for your possessions! Your pocket change can be big $ for some people
Upon Arrival Taxis • Note cab number • Settle on price before leaving • Watch your luggage • Don’t share personal info • Prep payment cash while en route • Pay while in the car
Watch out for pickpockets! Upon Arrival Settling In • Register at the Consulate • Practice using a payphone • Call home collect • When in Rome…
On Site Attire • Dress as a Safety Issue • American Identity • Avoid standing out • Modesty • Avoid unintended advances and misunderstandings
On Site Where Are You?? • Away from American icons • McDonalds, Starbucks, Hard Rock Café • American military installations • If you’ll be apart from the group, tell the program staff: • Where you’ll be, how to reach you, and when you’ll return • Use the Buddy System so someone always knows where you are
On Site Sexual “Harassment” • Some countries haven’t a clue • If you’re uncomfortable, listen to that intuition, and find a way out • If approached, report the incident immediately to your program staff
On Site Vehicles • You do not have Westmont’s permission to operate a motor vehicle while on the program • This rule is not subject to the discretion of the program staff • Moped on Greek island
On Site Why More Rules? • Absence or injury can wreak havoc on the rest of the group • The strain of the circumstance is challenging enough • We need to discourage you from entering harm
Emergency Danger? Where?? • US is perceived as dangerous due to media portrayals • Same is true the other direction • For most people in the world life is normal, and usually safe
Emergency So Why Would Anything Go Wrong? • Accidents somewhat more likely • Distraction • Unfamiliarity • Consequences somewhat, to significantly, more severe • Fewer medical and other resources • Hampered communication • Incompatible legal systems
Emergency Medical • Worldwide Assistance • Locating medical services • Entre’ to hospital • Cash advanced for emergency medical services • WA “insurance” covers only: • Medical evacuation & supervision • Family member travel • Repatriation of remains
Emergency Medical • Billing for Medical Services: • Present your parents’ card • Why? Still “Primary” • If services or release withheld, WA will advance the costs • Health insurance reimburses WA
Emergency • WA Role
Emergency • WA Role
Emergency • WA Role
Emergency • WA Role
Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • YOU!
Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Easy Way” Hospital You
Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Easy Way” Hospital You
Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Easy Way” Hospital You
Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns
Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns
Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns
Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns
Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns
Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns
Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns
Emergency • So Who Will Pay? • “The Usual Way” Hospital You WA WC Parents’Ins SchoolIns
Emergency Legal • Worldwide Assistance • Assist in finding (but not paying for) English-speaking attorney • Advance bail (must be reimbursed) • 24-hr telephone interpreters for qualified emergencies
Emergency Lost or Stolen Property • Worldwide Assistance • Help arrange replacement of passport • Advance cash for purchase of replacement goods (clothing, etc) • YOU need to report your stolen credit cards
Emergency WA vs ISIC • ISIC = Discounts & some services • Call Worldwide Assistance • Specialized services • Arranged thru United Educators • Pipeline to Westmont • ONLY call ISIC as backup (if repeated attempts to call WA have failed)
Emergency REMEMBER!! • We’ll never forget you, or stop trying to bring you home safe!
Health Fee Covers… • Health Insurance • Special Insurances • Foreign Auto (for program driving) • Workers Comp • Orientation Program • Pouches/Kwikpoint cards • Program Admin • NOT your property! • Also, airlines don’t typically cover money, jewelry, cameras, computers, Rx’s
Health Fee Why? • On campus = Ins + Services • Off campus = Ins + Services • Parental Insurance not typically worldwide coverage (eg, at USC: 2 of 32) • Westmont’s Insurance • Modest • Supplemental • Taking the risks seriously
Forms & Doc’s Forms • Participation Agreement • The “Big Deal” form • Walk-thru • Durable Power of Attorney (aka “Health Care Agent form”) • Very specific legal requirements • Not strictly required, nor strictly enforceable in other jurisdictions • Misc other forms
Forms & Doc’s Documents • OCP Study Abroad Handbook • Foreign Travel Safety Manual • Program reading materials