This is to inform the public that General Electric is calling on Nigerian graduates to apply for the internship position in its Energy Connections Grid Solutions Segment.

General Electric Nigeria is seeking young, vibrant Engineering students who will join the technical team during vacation period through the Early Identification (EID) Internship Program. Applicants are to ensure that they have complied with the eligibility criteria as stated.

General Electric (GE) is an American multinational conglomerate corporation incorporated in New York and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.As of 2016, the company operates through the following segments: Aviation, Current, Digital, Energy Connections, Global Research, Healthcare, Lighting, Oil and Gas, Power, Renewable Energy, Transportation, and Capital which cater to the needs of Financial services, Medical devices, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Software Development and Engineering industries.

Type: Internship

Field of Job: Engineering/Technology

Institution: General Electric

Value of Award: GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

To Be Taken At (Country): Lagos, Nigeria

Eligibility:

Candidate must be enrolled as a full-time or part time student at any degree level and meet the following requirements: Major in Engineering/Accounting/HR discipline.
Some past leadership experience.
Proven ability to meet the deadline in a fast pace changing environment.
Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the role’s location.

Selection Criteria:

Ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment.
Candidate should be a self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible and a team-player.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to multi-task and support multiple priorities.
Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills.
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply: Application steps are easy, simply APPLY NOW

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: General Electric

Important Notes: GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, and according to with all local laws protecting different status.

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General Electric is calling on Nigerian graduates who are currently serving to apply for the internship position in its Energy Connections Grid Solutions Segment.
About: [/b]General Electric (GE) is an American multinational conglomerate corporation incorporated in New York and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. As of 2016, the company operates through the following segments: Aviation, Current, Digital, Energy Connections, Global Research, Healthcare, Lighting, Oil and Gas, Power, Renewable Energy, Transportation, and Capital which cater to the needs of Financial services, Medical devices, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Software Development and Engineering industries.

[b]Type: [/b]Internship

[b]To Be Taken At (Country): [/b]Lagos; Nigeria

[b]Institution: General Electric

Value of Award: GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Eligible Countries: Nigeria

Eligibility:

1. Graduate with an Accounting degree
2. Authorized to work in your country full-time and without restriction
3. Must have an advanced to fluent level of English
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
5. Demonstrated team player
6. Confident self-starter who has demonstrated drive
7. Excellent organization skills, ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and work to deadlines
8. A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
9. Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

How to Apply:
Application forms are filled online and submitted.....APPLY NOW

Application Timeline:

Opening: 14th August 2017
Closing: Ongoing

We believe you can win this internship program.
Just give a shot!!!!

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General Electric is calling on Nigerian graduates who are currently serving to apply for the internship position in its Energy Connections Grid Solutions Segment.
About: [/b]General Electric (GE) is an American multinational conglomerate corporation incorporated in New York and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. As of 2016, the company operates through the following segments: Aviation, Current, Digital, Energy Connections, Global Research, Healthcare, Lighting, Oil and Gas, Power, Renewable Energy, Transportation, and Capital which cater to the needs of Financial services, Medical devices, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Software Development and Engineering industries.

[b]Type: [/b]Internship

[b]To Be Taken At (Country): [/b]Lagos; Nigeria

[b]Institution: General Electric

Value of Award: GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Eligible Countries: Nigeria

Eligibility:

1. Graduate with an Accounting degree
2. Authorized to work in your country full-time and without restriction
3. Must have an advanced to fluent level of English
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
5. Demonstrated team player
6. Confident self-starter who has demonstrated drive
7. Excellent organization skills, ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and work to deadlines
8. A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
9. Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

How to Apply:
Application forms are filled online and submitted.....APPLY NOW

Application Timeline:

Opening: 14th August 2017
Closing: Ongoing

We believe you can win this internship program.
Just give a shot!!!!

https://www.skelewu.com/nysc-graduate-internship-general-electric-nigerian-graduates-2017

Mods please update this Internship at the front page for NYSC Members seeking for opportunities like this....

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9Mobile Photography Competition 2017…The rebranded company Etisalat now known as 9Mobile is pleased to announce their annual Photography competition. Entries are been submitted for 9Mobile Photography Competition 2017 and photographers from all over the world are invited for this competition, and they are advised to submit all entries before the deadline.

About the Award: As nurturers of talent, the 9mobile photography competition was developed as a platform to engage and empower budding photographers using the power of digital media; online, social and mobile. Each year, a theme is created and submissions are received within a specified period. From the pool of entries received, 100 images will be approved by internal reviewers based on entry criteria and passed on to the Judging panel for review to come up with a longlist of 10 images and then opened to the public for voting to come up with the voters choice.

The image with the highest number of votes emerges as the winner for voter’s choice. And the judges come up with the shortlist and winner for the competition. Winners from the judges and public voting are rewarded with prizes. Images of the finalists are showcased during a winner’s announcement.

Application Timeline:

Deadline: 11th September, 2017
Voting Opens for Voters Choice (Top 100): September 13th – September 20th
Voters Choice Winner Announced: September 22nd
Shortlist – Top 10: September 26th
Winner Announcement: September 29th
Eligible Countries: Nigeria

To be taken at (country): Lagos, Nigeria

Type: Contest

Theme of Contest: This year’s theme is tagged Capturing Solid Memories in 9ja.

Photography has become part of our culture when it comes to creating lasting memories, and with the technological advancements, the art of capturing photos keep changing and growing. A lot of creativity has gone into the art of contemporary photography in Nigeria. The diverse nature of Nigeria, provides many kinds of notable buildings.

Charge the shutter, adjust the lens to unmask the solid memories and reality evidenced in 9ja. Through this category “Architectural Buildings”, we hope to visualize and unfold the act of photography in capturing sights of historical buildings, landmarks, churches, bridges in Nigeria.

Excited? Submit your picture as we search for the most creative pictures depicting the subtheme “Architectural Buildings”

Categories: Architectural Buildings – Explore and capture sights of historical buildings, famous landmarks, bridges, city skylines and old churches. It is expected you stay creative in your surroundings.

Selection Criteria:

images should depict the theme
participants are allowed multiple entries exploring daily routines and celebratory activities
Images must be a jpeg file. Editing/cropping via various photo editing programs/applications are acceptable.
images must not contain inappropriate subject matter.
images not submitted in the above mentioned manner will be disqualified from the competition.
Etisalat and LagosPhoto retain exclusive usage rights of images submitted to this competition
artistic creativity is highly desired
Number of Awardees: 3

See also: NNPC/ADDAX Scholarship 2017/2018 Form out

Value of Contest:

Grand Prize: Canon Camera
1st runner up: iPhone + Airtime
2nd runner up: Samsung phone + Airtime
Selection Process: The judging panel is comprised of selected members from the photography community as well as other creative individuals.

The approved 100 images will be reviewed by the jury to produce a shortlist of 10 and top 3 images from the shortlisted. The top 3 finalists will be unveiled and awarded prizes by the jury at a Winner Announcement event.

How to Apply for the 9mobile photography competition:

Register here

For more information Visit Contest Webpage for details

Award Provider: LagosPhoto, Etisalat

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Open for Nigerian Students also.... application is ongoing>>>>Barnett Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc Scholarship at Ulster University in UK

Offers are open to the University of Ulster, UK for students its Barnett Pharmaceutical Sciences Scholarship to study in the UK, 2017. The Barnett Pharmaceutical Sciences Scholarship is open for International Students also.

ABOUT THE BARNETT PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP, ULSTER UNIVERSITY,UK

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, supported by Norbrook Laboratories Limited, offers the Barnett Pharmaceutical Sciences Scholarship for students who hold a confirmed conditional offer of a place on the MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences Programme.

The Scholarship will support a maximum of two scholars and will be used to cover the full amount of the scholars’ tuition fees (up to a combined total value of £10,000 per annum) with any remaining funds being paid directly to the scholar in support of living expenses.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue MSc program.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences Programme.

Scholarship Award: The Scholarship will support a maximum of two scholars and will be used to cover the full amount of the scholars’ tuition fees (up to a combined total value of £10,000 per annum) with any remaining funds being paid directly to the scholar in support of living expenses.

Number of Scholarships: Up to two scholarships are available.

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for a postgraduate degree course, you must;

Provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grades A-C or equivalent); and
Hold an Honours or degree from a UK or Republic of Ireland or from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, or from another institution which has been recognized by the Senate for this purpose; or
Hold an equivalent standard in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate or Postgraduate Certificate or an approved alternative qualification; and
Satisfy additional requirements as described in the prospectus entry for your chosen course; or
Provide evidence of your ability to study at postgraduate level through the accreditation of your experience or learning.
Nationality: International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Students must hold an equivalent standard in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate or Postgraduate Certificate or an approved alternative qualification.

English Language Requirements: Students must provide evidence of competence in written/spoken English (GCSE grades A-C or equivalent).

How to Apply: The mode of application online.

Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is September 30, 2017.

More about the Barnett Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc Scholarship at Ulster University in UK
Barnett Pharmaceutical Sciences MSc Scholarship at Ulster University in UK

Facebook Emerging Scholars Program for Ph.D Studies…Facebook, the world’s largest social site is offering Emerging Scholars Program for 1st or 2nd year PhD Students, who are members of a minority group.

The award is designed to specifically support talented students from underrepresented minority groups and encourage them to continue their Ph.D. studies, pursue innovative research, and engage with the broader research community.

The winners of the scholarship will get tuition and fees for two academic years, up to $5,000 towards conference travel funds and $37,000 annual stipend.

Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. People use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, to discover what’s going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to them.

Eligibility:

Full-time Ph.D. students in their first or second year of study.
Students work must be related to one or more relevant disciplines.
Students must be enrolled and in good academic standing during the academic year(s) in which they will receive the Award.
How to Apply to the Facebook Emerging Scholars Program:

All applicants will need to use their Facebook account to apply for the scholarship. Applying candidates must login through the given link: APPLY HERE

Supporting Documents:

Research Statement: 1-2 page research summary of student’s research.
Resume or CV with email, phone, and mailing address, along with applicable coursework noted.
Two letters of recommendation (Please provide reference email addresses): Advisor and one Professional reference (can be from academia or industry).
Financial Aid and Award Money:

Payment of tuition and fees for two academic years.
$37,000 annual stipend.
Up to $5,000 towards conference travel funds.
Application Deadline: The application will open on September 1, 2017, and closes on October 31, 2017.

Know more about the Scholars Program for PhD Students, click this >>> Facebook Emerging Scholars Program

Contact Information:

If you have any question, email at scholars@fb.com

Drop your comments on the inbox for more clarification.

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation(BMGF), the richest family in the world, in collaboration with IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (IHE Delft) launches a new Master of Science Programme in Sanitation.

About the Award: This unique, internationally recognized programme is designed for completion in 12 months and there are fellowships available for top talents. The new programme will start on 23 April 2018 and is based at IHE Delft in the Netherlands, with thesis work abroad.

The programme with scholarships available for top talents, is based at IHE Delft in the Netherlands, with thesis work abroad, while, in the near future, the programme will also be available at universities in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

The state-of-the-art content was developed and provided by the world’s top experts from both academia and practice. This demand-driven and practice orientated programme will yield graduates with fundamental understanding and knowledge as well as the skills necessary for creating impact. All graduates will benefit from a dedicated career development programme, supported by the BMGF and will become a member of the Global Faecal Sludge Management Learning Alliance and alumni community.

See Also: Chevening Scholarships 2018

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Eligible Countries: All (with focus on professionals from South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa)

See also: Chevening Scholarships Eligibility

To Be Taken At (Country): IHE Delft in the Netherlands

Eligibility:

The new MSc programme is dedicated to targeting needs and delivering specialists in a short time, with the necessary qualifications. It aims to attract talented and ambitious young and mid-career sanitation professionals, working in water supply and sewerage companies, municipal assemblies, government ministries, NGOs and consulting firms. Ideally these individuals are dealing with urban and peri-urban sanitation, especially in informal settlements. Participants should have a Bachelor’s or equivalent engineering degree (e.g. civil, sanitary, environmental etc.) or degree in other relevant fields (e.g. public health, medicine, urban planning, finances, administration, economics, etc.).
Given the global mission of IHE Delft, regional relevance of partner universities, and the close cooperation with the BMGF and its focus on professionals from South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, the new programme encourages people from those regions to apply, without excluding applicants from Latin America, North America and Europe. Women, irrespective of their geographical location, are encouraged to apply.
Value and Number of Awards: Fifteen top talents will be admitted to the first edition of the MSc in Sanitation (academic cohort 2018-2019) and will receive a scholarship.

Duration of Program: 12 months; Starting from 23 April 2018.

How to Apply for the BMGF Fellowship: Apply now.

Apply and read more about this new Master of Science Programme in Sanitation here.
Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), IHE Delft Institute for Water Education (IHE Delft)

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation/IHE Delft Masters Fellowship 2018/2019 – The Netherlands [APPLICATION FORM]

Application is open to all PhD scholars in Nigeria to apply for the on going fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Germany. The Scholarship is in a project name “The Benin Bronzes: Globalizing the colonial looting of art”.

The Fully funded PhD scholarship is awarded to work both in Nigeria and with our research team in Hamburg/Germany on a research project covering the looting, collecting and exhibition of the well-known bronze sculptures from the well-known cultured State in Nigeria, Benin.

OBJECTIVES: This Fully funded PhD scholarship is aimed to assist high achieving and highly motivated international research scholars at Hamburg University, Germany.

The University of Hamburg is a comprehensive university in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded on 28 March 1919, having grown out of the previous General lecture system and the Colonial Institute of Hamburg as well as the Academic Gymnasium.

Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue PhD programme.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded for a project named “The Benin Bronzes. Globalizing the colonial looting of art”.

Scholarship Award: This is a fully funded PhD scholarship.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Nigeria and Germany

How to be Eligible for the Fully Funded PhD Scholarship In Hamburg, Germany

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the PhD scholarship:

University is looking particularly for a historian who is willing to undertake research for a Ph.D. in history, working on the occupation of Benin City by British forces in 1897 and the looting of the city as well as the ways in which the artifacts were distributed amongst the colonial forces and removed from the colony and brought to Europe.

Nationality: Nigerian scholars are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have their previous degree.

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

How to Apply: An application including a CV, a provisional proposal (5 pages max) with preliminary ideas about the individual research project, a sample of prior writing and two letters of reference (including the names and addresses -incl. email- of the referees), and a short statement explaining the motivation for this particular research project should be sent to the office of Prof. Dr. Jürgen Zimmerer: marianne.weis-elsner-at-uni-hamburg.de.

Application Deadline: Scholarship is open until filled.

To get more information visit Fully Funded PhD Scholarship for Nigerian Scholars, 2017 Details

MadCow1:


It clearly states that you shouldn't wear tattoos for the dead..

A mourning rite amongst Jews. That same book of leviticus says you shouldn't cut your hair a certain style too. Guess you missed the other 200k plus laws in that leviticus.

That was for the Nazerite!!!

Young man. I guess its been 10 years since u stepped Intl the House of God. Read Leviticus 19:28.
It is clearly stated that Tattos are wrong before God.

obuksjr:
Abeg potential scholars should come in let's start the brain storming.

i will be updating this thread on the IELTS Test centers and other English Test. Please stay tuned..

ololadeking:
its chevron not chevening mr novice

Sir Chevening is different from Chevron.

We are delighted to bring to the notice of the public that the biggest, oldest Scholarship ever is here. It is the Chevening Scholarships for International Students. Chevening Scholarships is a Scholarship awarded by the UK government. It started in 1983. It is set to kick off on 7 August 2017, Applications open at 12:00 BST and close 7 November 2017, Applications close at 12:00 BST.

That’s a straight 4-month opportunity of getting the Chevening Scholarships for international students, come this 2017/2018 academic year.

What is Chevening Scholarships?

If you haven’t heard of Chevening Scholarships, then you haven’t applied for any International Scholarship.

Chevening Scholarships is the UK government’s International awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders since 1983.Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organizations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world.

Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK. All former scholars and fellows, from 1983 to present, can reconnect with their classmates by joining the Chevening community platform.

Eligibility/Requirement

To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarships Award you must:

Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country(Nigeria inclusive)
Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended
Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK.
Have at least two years’ work experience (this may be up to five years for fellowship programmes, so please refer to your country page for further details)
Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 12 July 2018
Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 12 July 2018
You are not eligible for a Chevening Scholarships Award if you:

Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong)
Are an employee, a former employee, or relative of an employee (since July 2015) of Her Majesty’s Government (including British Embassies/High Commissions, the Department for International Development, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for International Trade, the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office), the British Council, or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Employees, former employees, or relatives of an employee (since July 2015) of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but cannot receive a Chevening/Partner Award from the organisation for which they work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives.
(Note:Immediate relatives are defined as parents or step-parents, siblings or step-siblings, children or step-children, spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner (where the couple have been in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years)
Have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK Government-funded scholarship. However, if you have previously studied under a UK Government-funded scholarship (including Chevening), you may be eligible to apply for a Chevening Fellowship five year after completion of your initial UK Government-funded scholarship.


ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: In order to receive a Chevening Scholarship Award, all applicants must demonstrate that they have fulfilled the Chevening English language requirement by 12 July 2018. We advise all applicants to ensure they have fulfilled the English language requirement as early as possible by either:

Taking an English language test
Claiming an exemption based on the UKVI exempt categories
If you fail to demonstrate that you have met the required English language level by 12 July 2018 or fail to prove that you qualify for an exemption, your application will not be successful. English language tests You are free to take tests more than once in order to meet the Chevening English language requirement. Please note that Chevening does not pay for costs associated with English language testing. You are responsible for booking and paying for costs associated with these tests. Chevening accepts English language tests from five providers:

Academic IELTS
Pearson PTE Academic
TOEFL iBT
Cambridge English: Advanced (CEA)
Trinity ISE II (B2)


The English language test must be taken from one of these providers on or after 1 October 2015. If you do not already have an existing eligible test certificate, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have booked a test date so that you can obtain the required results.

COURSES: Choose your three courses carefully as you won’t be able to change them after submitting your application. To be awarded a Chevening Scholarships, you must get an unconditional offer for one of your course choices by 13 July 2017.Applicants will need to select three different master’s courses, these can be three different courses at the same institution or the same titled course but at three different universities. You should choose your field of study carefully and select courses which reflect your current or future career goals. In order to be eligible, the courses you choose must be:

Full-time
Start in the autumn term (usually September/October)
Taught master’s (i.e. not research-focused MRes programmes)
Lead to a master’s degree qualification
Course cannot be:

Distance learning
Part-time
Less than nine months in duration
More than 12 months in duration
PhD or DPhil are not permitted

For more enquires on course, use the Course finder here at [url]WWW.SKELEWU.COM[/url]

CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS 2018 APPLICATION FORM HERE

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Chevening Scholarship for 2018 is here ooooo, start applying before you apply late.

Chevening Scholarships 2018-2019 for International Students

Study abroad safety tips… Whoa! So you want to leave this country? That’s incredible but actually terrifying being your first time, the mysteries about the new environment, the excitement and novelty.

Studying abroad can be a fun and safe experience but it is important to realize that you are subject to the laws and customs of another country.

Welcome on board, let’s take you on a ride, and just keep reading. Before I highlight the guides on how to study abroad, here are facts to consider:

Travel Warnings and Country Information

Before you depart you should try and gather as much information as you can about current travel warnings that are in place to specific countries.

It is recommended that you do not travel to countries on these lists. You should also be aware that most insurance companies will void any coverage you have if you are injured or hurt in countries that are on these lists.

The best way to way to find what the current travel warnings are is to visit:

1. Current US Travel Warnings
2. Current UK Travel Warnings

As well as general country travel warnings it is good to get as much information about the
country you are traveling to such as traditions, procedures on how to do things and much more.

To find the country specific information we recommend you visit:

1. US State Department Country Information Sheets
2. UK Country Information Sheets

We also recommend using resources such as Google and Wikipedia which will provide you with more specific country information. These are the basic study abroad safety tips you need to know.

In Country Safety Tips

Hopefully, before you have left you would have studied up and learned as much about your
adopted country before you have left so this will put you in good stead for when you are there as you will have a better knowledge of customs and traditions.

You should also take care to follow some very simple rules so that you do not bring unwanted trouble to you.

‘In country safety tips’ is an important concept to consider when considering study abroad safety tips.

Stay Alert and Trust your Instincts

It’s always good to be alert and aware of what is going on around you.

If you are in a busy market or square, just make sure you are aware of the people and what is going on around you and if you feel uneasy or are not sure about something get out and away from the place.

At the end of the day, you should trust your instincts and if you are not happy about something move away and to an area that you feel more comfortable.

Keep Valuables Close to you

Just like when you are home, do not flash your wallet with lots of money in it or your brand new mobile phone around.

This will only draw attention to yourself and make you are target for pickpockets

Keep a Low Profile

Study abroad safety tips… As you are a foreigner in the country you are traveling to try to keep a low profile as much as possible.

That said, this does not mean you have to hide away but try not to broadcast the fact you are a foreigner.

For example, try not to talk too loudly in open spaces and try to dress a little more like others from your host country, this will help your integration and will stop unwanted
attention is drawn to you.

Learn Your Surroundings

Similar to gathering information about the country you will be visiting, it is also equally
important to get as much information about your host town or city.

This information will most likely come from your Study Abroad Office but you can also ask past students about this.

You want to learn things like what areas you should avoid, how the public transportation system works, etc…

Drink Wisely

At some point, you will want to socialize and this often leads to drinking. The golden rule with
drinking is to drink sensibly and among friends who you trust.

Alcohol lowers your inhibitions and sense of judgment which can make you very vulnerable to thieves and trouble so the advice is drink sensibly or not at all!

Keep in Contact

Probably one of the most important rules is to keep in contact with people and let somebody
know where you are going.Nowadays it is relatively cheap to have a mobile phone and this will make it easy for people to contact you should they need to. Also, if you are sharing an apartment

Nowadays it is relatively cheap to have a mobile phone and this will make it easy for people to contact you should they need to.

Also, if you are sharing an apartment with someone let them know if you are going out and where that way if anything happens someone knows where you went.

At the end of the day you want your study abroad experience to be fun and with little or no hassle and for most of the time it will be, but by making yourself aware of the hazards you can avoid any trouble and have a great time abroad!

Study abroad safety tips

1. Make sure you have a signed, valid passport and visas if required. Also, before you go,
fill in the emergency information page of your passport!

2. Read the Consular Information Sheets (and Public Announcements or Travel Warnings, if applicable) for the countries you plan to visit.

3. Leave copies of your itinerary, passport data page and visas with family or friends at
home, so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency. Keep your host program
informed of your whereabouts.

4. Make sure you have insurance that will cover your emergency medical needs (including medical evacuation) while you are overseas.

5. Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to which you are
traveling. Remember, while in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws!

6. Do not leave your luggage unattended in public areas and never accept packages from
strangers.

7. While abroad, avoid using illicit drugs or drinking excessive amounts of alcoholic
beverages, and associating with people who do.

8. Do not become a target for thieves by wearing conspicuous clothing and expensive
jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of cash or unnecessary credit cards.

9. Deal only with authorized agents when you exchange money for avoiding violating local laws

10. When overseas, avoid demonstrations and other situations that may become unruly or
where anti-American sentiments may be expressed.

Hope you enjoyed the study abroad safety tips article? feel free to share to friends and love ones. Have fun and study hard. We love you.

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