5.1.8 Health and safety

Recommended preparatory steps

https://pincinternational.com/culture-shock-mental-health-abroad/

Pre-abroad preparations
1. Create your support system
2. Set expectations
3. Reflect on how you’re feeling now

Tools while being abroad
1. Journaling
2. Exercise
3. Meditation
4. Build a community
5. Set a routine

Post-abroad reflection
1. Keep in touch with your friends from your program
2. Set reasonable expectations
3. Be intentional with your time and energy