Student Handbook - What to Bring

MEDIC ALERT EMBLEM: If you have a specific medical problem, carry an internationally recognized medic alert emblem with you. For more information, visit www.medicalert.org.

MEDICAL RECORDS: Keep personal medical records with you in a secure and accessible place. Records should include ALL drugs you are taking, any chronic ailments, allergies, your immunization history, blood type, prior surgeries, eyeglass prescription, personal physician, health insurance information, and your religion. Make a photocopy of these records to leave with someone at home in case your copy gets lost.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES: If you take prescription medicine, bring a supply that lasts your entire stay. Be sure to have written copies of your prescriptions in case a refill is needed. Your doctor may also recommend medications to bring if you are susceptible to a recurrence of an illness, infection, or allergy.

NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES: If you have any favorite over-the-counter remedies, you may want to bring a lasting supply. For customs purposes, take all medicines in their original containers.

SYRINGES: Because they can be construed as drug paraphernalia, bring a doctor’s note if you need syringes (i.e., if you are diabetic or require medication by injection).