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Advice for SmArt trAvel And Study AbroAd A Guide to Help You Go Wisely In THE SAVVY TRAVELER—Advice for Smart Travel and Study Abroad, we present ideas and advice for how to make overseas travel and study a great success for you and your students! We not only offer tips and strategies, but we also focus on successful programs and stories of student and educator experiences abroad. Submit your travel-related ideas and articles for THE SAVVY TRAVELER to us via e-mail at scutshall@actfl.org. be PrePAred for minor emergencieS If you are in charge of a group of students on a trip abroad—or even when you are traveling solo—having an adequate first aid kit is a necessity. Home first aid kits are usually only used for using minor traumatic injuries such as burns, cuts, abrasions, stings, splinters, sprains, and strains. First aid kits for travel need to be more comprehensive because a drugstore may or may not be easily accessible. In addition to personal medical items, the kit should contain items to help alleviate the common symptoms of viral respiratory infections such as fever, nasal congestion, cough, and sore throat. It should also contain items to treat cuts, mild pain, gastrointestinal problems, skin problems, and allergies. When preparing for a trip, speak with your students about what they need to personally bring to take care of themselves and the medical conditions they have. Any prescription or over-the-counter medications that they take regularly should be packed by the indi- 14 WHAT TO PUT IN A TRAVEL FIRST-AID KIT Medications Antacid Antibiotic ointment Antidiarrheal medicine Antihistamine cream Antiseptic agent/small bottle of liquid soap (for cleaning wounds and hands) Aspirin Cough medication Ibuprofen (e.g., Advil) or naproxen (e.g., Aleve) Insect repellent Nasal spray decongestant Oral antihistamine (e.g., Benadryl) Oral decongestant (e.g., Sudafed) Personal medications Sunscreen vidual and they should bring a copy of the prescription, in case they need to get an emergency refill at a foreign pharmacy. You should know your school’s policies on administering overthe-counter medication to students and be sure that this topic is covered in any travel permission form signed by the students and their parents. Clarify any allergies that students have and keep a copy of this information in your personal traveling papers as well as in the first-aid kit. You may wish to designate one of the adult chaperones on your trip as the medical contact who is in charge of first aid, but all adults and students should be briefed on any major medical conditions among the travelers, such as allergies to bee stings or peanuts. You may need to include an EpiPen for serous allergic reactions. First aid kits can be purchased at a drugstore or online, or you can easily put together your own. Try to keep it small and simple and stock it with multi-use items. A water-resistant, drop-proof container is best; inexpensive nylon bags, fanny packs, or makeup cases serve very well. Use resealable sandwich bags to group and compartmentalize items. Put wound supplies in one bag and medications in another. Supplies 4" x 4" sterile gauze pads Adhesive bandages (all sizes) Adhesive tape Book on first aid Dental kit (for broken teeth, loss of crown, or filling) Exam gloves Knife (small Swiss Army-type) * Moleskin (to apply to blisters or hot spots) Non-adhesive wound pads Plastic resealable bags Pocket mask for CPR Safety pins (large and small) Scissors * Small flashlight Thermometer Tweezers * These items should be put in checked luggage rather than carry-ons. The Language Educator n February 2013
Make sure you (and others) know how to properly use all the items in your kit, since you may be the one who needs first aid. Pack and use barrier items such as latex gloves and masks. You should probably also bring a complete list of travelers’ medical histories, medications, doctors, insurance companies, and emergency contact persons. If possible, have copies both in English and the language of the country where you are traveling. All prescription and over-the-counter medications may be brought aboard an aircraft in a carry-on bag, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Liquid, gel, and aerosol medications do not have to fit in a passenger’s single quart-size bag and are exempt from the 3-oz. rule. Other medications, including pills and inhalers, are permitted through the TSA screening checkpoint. The quantity of all medications you bring through the checkpoint should be reasonable for the length of the flight or travel period. Declare all liquid, gel, and aerosol medications, either orally or in writing, to the TSA agent at the security checkpoint. Because TSA officers do not handle personal medications, display all medications for the security officer as prompted during a visual inspection. A few tips for going through airport security with medications: • Leave the original labels on if possible. This can make the screening process easier and faster. • Place liquid or gel medications into your quart-size plastic bag if possible (but only if the amounts are under 3 oz.). • Pack medications (bagged or not) at the top of your carry-on, so that you can easily remove them for inspection. • Arrive at security a little early. Unless you are only bringing medications which fit in a quart-sized bag, an agent must exam them. • Inform the agents if you have any prescription medications not in the quart-sized bag. • If you need to bring a large amount of medication with you, the TSA states that you “will be required to adequately explain the need.” Bring documentation for supporting your need in this case. don’t be A victim When trAveling When traveling abroad, nothing will ruin your trip faster than being victimized by criminal activity. And, being an experienced traveler doesn’t necessarily mean you are a safe traveler. A new book, Passport to Safe Travel by Jeff Haywood, founder of Ronin Global Safety Group, is packed with simple, no-nonsense advice that novice and expert travelers alike can use to travel more safely and confidently throughout the world. It includes information on: • What you should know before you go • What to take with you and what to leave at home • How criminals and terrorists choose their victims • How to determine if you are being followed Language Immersion & Global Leadership Programs Spain – Costa Rica – France – Italy – China Request an Educator Packet Online! www.spiabroad.com 866-502-7505 • How to minimize your risk of being victimized • How to safely use a public restroom • How to choose a hotel room • How to protect intellectual property while traveling • The common element to street-crime scams • How to safely travel in rental cars, taxis, subways, and trains • How to safely carry money and documents • How to react in a worst-case scenario First-time or nervous travelers (or their parents) may find this a useful guide. More about the book is available online at www.passporttosafetravel.com/. neW APP helPS trAvelerS gAther informAtion Tagwhat, a free app for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Android, can help expand your knowledge of your travel destination with text, pictures, and sometimes video on food, sports, history, and more. Using your mobile device’s built-in location sensors, Tagwhat instantly delivers the web, social networking, and third party app content about the places around you. Find out more at www.tagwhat.com. The Language Educator n February 2013 15
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