Travel/StudyHealth and Safety
Health
There is no way to eliminate the risk of illness while traveling. Each participant must assess their personal risks and their tolerance for exposure to illness. Travel/Study does not require isolation for travelers who exhibit cold or flu-like symptoms, including those who test positive for Covid-19. We request masking for symptomatic travelers and may advise social distancing and/or isolation in cases where symptoms are particularly severe. Note that travelers may be subject to additional measures, including Covid-19 testing, as required by local authorities and operators.
Vaccination
Covid-19 vaccination is not required to travel with Stanford Travel/Study; however, it is strongly recommended. Vaccine requirements imposed by local authorities and operators will be communicated to travelers with their pre-departure documentation.
Masking
While we do not require masking or social distancing (unless mandated by local authorities or operators), we support all individuals who wish to do so in accordance with their personal risk tolerance and underlying health conditions.
Safety
Stanford Travel/Study maintains a thorough and regularly monitored security plan as an integral part of every program and monitors and evaluates the security conditions of every destination we visit. This analysis includes consulting U.S. State Department officials, travel industry professionals at home and abroad, and academic experts with personal experience in these regions. Our State Department and Stanford friends use their unique contacts to keep us informed about local conditions. We also subscribe to a daily intelligence briefing service and retain an independent security risk consultancy, Seerist. The safety of our travelers is of utmost importance to us.
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