 Students, be prudent! So you have already determined where you want to go, but have you checked out if this country is a safe place to go to?
Personal safety is vital, while you are away on your travels; it is better to know of various environment to prevent problems.
– Before you determine where you would like to go be sure that you have read up on the country as some areas are best avoided and some countries are best left unvisited.
It is better to know about local dress codes, acceptable behaviour, health and safety and information for female travelers etc
– Did you know that one of the largest health hazards to travelers is road accidents with terrible records?
A lot of countries have undrinkable water if in doubt about the tap water make sure you sterilize, boil or just buy a bottle. Follow in the footsteps of all the hot fashionable bods with your bottle of Evian. Do not forget that this also goes for ice- so it is better to have drinks without the rocks and do not clean your teeth with the water otherwise you could end up being a poorly bunny!
 – Avoid food that have also been washed, for instance fruits and salads and food that has been kept warm should also be avoided particularly seafood.
– Plenty of sun can be very harmful (and lead to skin cancer) and make you very sick so make sure that you: use a high factor sun cream, sun glasses, a hat, and spend sometime in the shade (as sunstroke can make you sick and looking like a red lobster can be very unattractive at night when you are out and about). (Even if you are going skiing the above can still apply)
– Use a repellent as insect bites can turn you holiday into a nightmare and a spotty one at that.
– If things go dreadfully wrong be sure you have the number of the Nearest Consulate to call upon.
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