• If you are currently taking any medication, make arrangements with your physician to bring enough of the prescription with you abroad for the semester so your regimen is not disrupted.

• It is not possible to have a prescription refilled in another country.

• Be sure to get a doctor's note and written prescription for ALL medications you bring abroad with you.

• When traveling, keep all medications, doctors notes and written prescriptions in your carry on luggage so you can present them at border control, if needed.

• Do not mail medications. They will get held up in customs and not delivered to you abroad.

• It is important to note that not all medications prescribed in the U.S. are legal in other countries (such as Adderall). Contact International SOS to make sure you are taking all the required steps needed to bring your medication with you.

If you currently receive medical or psychological treatment you can continue it abroad.

Contact International SOS to organize your treatment. Please CLICK HERE to access contact information for International SOS.

It is recommended that students contact International SOS several months before the start of the program to allow for enough time for the treatment to be set up abroad.

Mental health treatment abroad:

• Cultural views on mental health vary greatly around the world, as do the types of resources that are available. Some countries have a broad range of services, including access to Western-trained providers, while others have more limited options.

• If you are currently managing a mental health condition we encourage you to discuss any concerns with your health professional and/or program staff.

• If you meet regularly with a mental health professional, you should consider setting up therapy in your host country during your semester abroad to ensure continuity of care.