It can be harmless things, such as trying too many strange and unknown foods, or potentially fatal things, such as motor vehicle accidents. Many international students find themselves with different consequences in this situation, but they have one thing in common: it is never interesting to feel uncomfortable abroad ... Fortunately, before you start studying abroad, you can make some preparations for this situation:
? 1. It is always worthwhile to study and check in advance how public and private medical care works in the countries/regions you visit. Never assume that it will be like your country. Every country has its own policies on foreigners' use of public medical facilities, so it is wise to pay attention to registration fees, deposits and foreigners' rates.
Not all NHS services or treatments are free. Source: Shutterstock For example, although the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom is a "free when using" service, it only applies to residents. Foreigners or immigrants usually have to pay for treatment, even if you can show your international student identification.
"If you are an overseas tourist in the UK, you may need to pay some treatment fees, depending on the urgency, you usually need to pay in advance," it said on its website. Therefore, it is always wise to bring extra cash or ensure that your credit card can be used on demand in any medical emergency. You can get a list of English-speaking foreign medical service providers from the International Student Medical Assistance Association.
? 2. Be sure to buy study abroad insurance. The coverage of study abroad insurance usually revolves around the following situations: you have to cancel or interrupt your study abroad and subsidize medical care. Having to cancel or shorten the trip means losing money. The same is true for medical care or hospitalization, which may cost thousands of dollars depending on the country. By providing insurance for your study abroad to predict these unforeseen events, you can minimize the adverse consequences. Please remember to bring your health insurance ID card and claim form with you during the trip.
? 3. A mini and convenient bag is provided with your first aid kit. Source: Shutterstock thinks it is a big mistake to have a convenient pharmacy or drugstore in every corner of the earth. Although you may appreciate the beauty of the Swiss Alps, the reality is that not many pharmacies can provide the antacids you need for the stomach attack you are currently experiencing.
You can buy some over-the-counter drugs on the trip, such as painkillers, antacids and allergy inhibitors. If you can, it would be better to bring a first aid kit-but be sure to check the border entry requirements of each country to see if you can take it with you, because they may be stricter than usual.
? 4. Bring your ID card. Please take your passport and detailed information-name, address and telephone number-with you in case of emergency, so that passers-by can help in case of serious accident. In addition, please bring a letter from your doctor stating any diseases you have and any prescription drugs you are currently taking.
? 5. Always choose an official health care provider. If the time is ripe, you can call your embassy or consulate in advance to get a list of local medical service providers and medical institutions. Consular officials can help you recommend you to known medical service providers or inform your family and friends to go home. At any time, you should not choose any alternative or traditional "medical care" sold to you, no matter how convincing or cheap they seem.