This week, we’ll be discussing the last part of “Step 5: Get Ready to Go,” Physical and Mental Health
Posted Date – 12:15 AM, Sun – 12/18/22
Healthcare in the US tends to be expensive, hence the need for health insurance.
Hello readers! In last week’s column, we discussed American academic culture and how it affects American students. This week, we’ll be discussing the last part of “Step 5: Get Ready to Go,” health and wellness.
U.S. institutions often provide students with medical centers. There, they treat sick and injured students. However, if a student has a serious health emergency, they may be referred to a local hospital/clinic. If a student needs a pharmacy, there should be one on or near their campus.
Remember, some medicines require a prescription. In the event of a medical emergency, calling 9-1-1 (U.S. emergency services) is recommended.
Healthcare in the US tends to be expensive, hence the need for health insurance. When choosing a health insurance plan, carefully examine the differences between them to ensure you get the most value, and remember that the “best policy” may vary from person to person.
Some institutions require students to purchase institution-specific insurance rather than purchasing insurance from an outside provider. In such cases, a university health insurance plan will be available and often cost-effective.
Mental health is just as important as physical health. As students continue to learn, the workload can seem overwhelming. Healthy breaks are just as important as studying.
If homework seems to be the only activity in a student’s life, then they should try to balance their routine. Students can participate in extracurricular activities, eat a healthier diet, or participate in intramural sports.
To ensure campus security, the institution has campus police, an alarm system and a dormitory security system. While these systems may be in place, students should still exercise caution when interacting with strangers and avoid engaging in late-night and high-risk activities.
As necessary during the pandemic, students should continue to follow Covid-19 safety protocols in accordance with their institution’s regulations. Students should pay attention to both their graduate school and CDC guidelines. The former can be found on the agency’s website.
We wish all incoming international students a happy and healthy higher education experience!
Next week, we’ll wrap up our discussion of EducationUSA’s “5 Steps to Study Abroad in the US.”
— US Consulate General in Hyderabad
