ISI Cards
We have these lovely International Study Identification Cards that have been issued to all of us. If you haven't had a chance to pick yours up, check with Dean who has all of them. You need to double check that this info is correct before you seal it and take it with you. MAKE AN EFFORT TO GET THESE NUGGETS OF SECURITY!
Flight itinerary
I need to start collecting everyone's flight information so we can keep track of where you are at what times so in case there are extenuating circumstances i.e. your airplane disappears in the ocean and the news covers it for over a month, we can at least identify which flights you are on and who to contact. This is not the NSA trying to invade your personal life, this is just us trying to make sure you don't end up stuck in Russia.
Security
The Study Abroad Security representative Landes Holbrook came and gave a great presentation about safety and some great ideals for better security on our study abroad. Here's a little recap of his traveling resources.
OSAC.gov > locator window >"United Kingdom" > Crime and Safety report
Travel.state.gov > Smart Traveler Enrollment Program - this will send your info to the London embassy so they can help keep track of you in an emergency.
Make sure you know your safe zones! They could be chapels, police stations, families in the ward, any number of places. Just have a plan and be prepared, essentially.
Know your bank's 24/7 fraud number, just in case your wallet is stolen.
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