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Assess & Manage Risks

Whether traveling on your own or with a group, careful preparation improves your ability to manage risk and allows most problems to be resolved quickly or avoided altogether. Global Programs is happy to assist you in understanding the current conditions and risks at your destination and provide guidance in developing a plan to mitigate the associated risks. We hope the resources below will answer any questions you may have, but please feel free to contact Kevin Kugel, Associate Director, Health, Safety and Security kkugel@bu.edu directly.

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Travel Risk Policy

BU's International Travel Risk Policy provides guidance on international travel restrictions and requirements for students, faculty and staff planning international travel.

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Pre Departure Training

Global Programs provides pre-departure trainings and materials to ensure that BU travelers are prepared to travel safely and to mitigate potential travel risks.

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Using Technology Abroad

Before traveling, review relevant technology information and laws for your destination to ensure that your devices will work and can be accessed securely while abroad.

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Register Travel

The Travel Registry allows BU travelers to securely record their BU-sponsored travel and gives travelers access to travel assistance resources and safety and risk information.

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In An Emergency

Steps to follow and helpful information in an emergency.

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International Education Week

International Education Week 2025 is here! Enjoy this year’s slate of events happening across campus, online, and overseas.

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Talk About Series

Find the previous Talk About recordings, as well as the upcoming Talk About events.

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13th Annual Global Programs Photo Contest Winners

With such a record-breaking number of submissions, and some truly amazing photographs, it was incredibly hard for the seven-member panel choosing the 16 finalists.

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