It is important to be aware of travel warnings and advisories for your nationality. Once you are registered in NYU Traveler, you will receive alerts but rest assured that once you are registered, NYU can monitor that country and make necessary arrangements, if needed, in the time of an emergency.

Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of healthy US citizens in foreign countries.

In many places cars, buses, large trucks, rickshaws, bikes, people on foot, and even animals share the same lanes of traffic, increasing the risk for crashes.

Be smart when you are traveling on foot.

• Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks.
• Pay attention to the traffic around you, especially in crowded areas.
• Remember, people on foot do not always have the right of way in other countries.

Choose a safe vehicle.

• Choose official taxis or public transportation, such as trains and buses.
• Ride only in cars that have seatbelts.
• Avoid overcrowded, overloaded, top-heavy buses and minivans.
• Avoid riding on motorcycles or motorbikes, especially motorbike taxis. (Many crashes are caused by inexperienced motorbike drivers.)
• Choose newer vehicles—they may have more safety features, such as airbags, and be more reliable.
• Choose larger vehicles, which may provide more protection in crashes.
• Think about the driver.
• Do not drive after drinking alcohol or ride with someone who has been drinking.
• Consider hiring a licensed, trained driver familiar with the area.
• Arrange payment before departing.

There are several sources where you can get information about health and safety for your destination. We recommend you review the material provided by the U.S. Department of State, the CDC and the CIA World Factbook.

U.S. Department of State

http://www.state.gov/travel/                                    http://studentsabroad.state.gov/

CIA World Factbook 

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/