At Forum-Nexus, the health and safety of our students is our number one priority. With decades of experience running study abroad programs, we design our programs to minimize risk while offering students a meaningful, enriching, and life-changing study abroad experience.
This page outlines how we prepare students before departure, how we support them on-site throughout the program, and how we respond in the event of an emergency.
All Forum-Nexus academic, cultural, and recreational activities are safe and free of unnecessary risk. Each aspect of the program is thoughtfully planned to ensure students can fully engage with their surroundings while traveling responsibly and securely in every city.
Prior to departure, each student is required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire so our team is informed of any medications, allergies, or medical conditions that may require attention during the program.
All Forum-Nexus students are provided with a comprehensive health insurance policy for the entire duration of the program in Europe, ensuring full coverage for medical care if needed while abroad.
Health and safety issues are addressed before the program begins through a detailed pre-departure email newsletter, in-person calls to clarify expectations, and orientation sessions.
Once abroad, students participate in comprehensive in-person orientation sessions covering:
Forum-Nexus operates as a small, close-knit traveling community. Students, faculty, and staff travel together from city to city and share the same hotels throughout the program.
Our on-site team is available day and night and is prepared to:
Each destination on the Forum-Nexus itinerary is carefully selected and vetted for safety concerns. All countries and cities visited are designated as Level 1 or Level 2 destinations by the U.S. Department of State.
Throughout the summer, we closely monitor:
Because Forum-Nexus offers a multi-city program, we have the flexibility to adjust the itinerary if necessary. This may include shortening a stay or skipping a destination altogether to ensure student safety.
Forum-Nexus maintains an Emergency Hotline throughout the summer program. The hotline is available to students, faculty, staff, parents, relatives, advisors, and friends.
Emergency Hotline Contact Information:
In the event of an emergency, our first priority is to confirm the safety and location of every student. We then communicate promptly with students, their designated emergency contacts, and their universities, as appropriate.
We recognize that traveling through multiple countries in a short period of time can be both exciting and challenging. For this reason, mental health awareness is integrated into our orientations and ongoing conversations throughout the program.
Our staff helps students navigate:
Students are encouraged to speak up early so we can provide support as needed.
At Forum-Nexus, all academic, cultural, and recreational activities are safe and free of unnecessary risk. Each aspect of the program is thoughtfully planned and continuously monitored to ensure students can travel responsibly, feel supported, and fully engage with their surroundings in every city.
For further inquiries, please contact us at info@forum-nexus.com.