TRAVEL & SAFETY TIPS
Have you decided to enroll in the Paris Study Abroad Course and Club but don’t know how to prepare for what is to come? Studying abroad can be daunting - even for the seasoned traveler - the exhilaration and sometimes anxiety of traveling to a new place remains fresh. We're here to provide you with a few tips to help you have the best experience possible! Below are some tips you can follow to stay safe.
Add an international dimension to your education and your outlook by studying in Paris, France. Live abroad and see the world in a whole new way. Click through the CSU IP Virtual Office to access information regarding your application, budgeting for abroad, and making your academic plan.
The CDC recommends that you do not travel internationally until you are fully vaccinated. International travel poses additional risks, and even fully vaccinated travelers might be at increased risk for getting and possibly spreading some COVID-19 variants. Check COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination.
CSU requires that all students be insured during their time abroad, therefore IP participants are covered by a health and emergency travel assistance insurance policy with Ace American Insurance. The cost of this mandatory insurance is included in your IP program costs. This insurance is only valid outside of the U.S. The IP insurance policy also includes emergency travel assistance coverage which is a supplemental part of your health insurance policy that will assist if you need emergency medical care or travel assistance while traveling abroad.
Instructions for People Vaccinated in the U.S. to receive a French Health Pass: On 10 August 2021, the French government released instructions on how people vaccinated outside the European Union, including people vaccinated in the United States, may obtain a French Health Pass. Complete the application to convert a foreign vaccination certificate into a French health pass
Right now, it is imperative to adopt a collectivistic view. It is important to think globally - here are some strongly recommended tips for traveling safely during unprecedented times. Wash Your Hands (as often as possible) and keep hand sanitizer (that is at least 60% in alcohol content) in your possession and apply it. Abstain Close Contact to Others, keeping in mind the safety of everyone involved. Wear a Cloth Face Covering. While traveling in public, no matter the capacity of the space you’re in, wearing a face mask protects everyone in that space. Stay United, Noble, and Cooperative. Remember to be courteous; thank the personnel you encounter and be mindful of what they are putting on the line in order for you to travel. Stay safe.
During your stay in France, download and activate the #TousAntiCovid APP which allows the user to be alerted or to alert others in case of exposure to Covid-19. The user can thus act directly for his health and that of others by helping to break the chains of transmission and slow the spread of the virus. The use of this app is voluntary and you are free to activate and deactivate accordingly.
The U.S. Embassy in Paris provides information on specific consular, citizenships and emergency services available to U.S. citizens in France. Refer to the U.S. Embassy website for holidays, alerts, passports, emergency financial assistance, legal assistance, crime victim assistance, medical assistance, COVID-19 information, how to get a French Health Pass, how to enroll in STEP, worldwide caution/security messages, and general information for U.S. citizens traveling to France. It is recommended that you print out the 'Visitor Pocket Card' and connect to the embassy on social media before traveling. Stay informed - stay connected.
