Is it safe to travel throughout Europe right now? I was planning on visiting a few countries when I go abroad, but my parents were concerned...
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tjb2019
Dec 05, 2017
A lot of the time I felt that the town I studied abroad in was actually safer than it here! That being said it is important to always be aware of safety concerns (ie: trying to know about local scams and/or crime problems if any) and seek to minimize your risk (possibly by traveling with friends!). For specific information on locations we often direct students to look at the US State Department Travel Warnings (you can find them here:https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html). These give general commentary on areas experiencing safety concerns that American travelers should be cognizant of before traveling to an area.
A lot of the time I felt that the town I studied abroad in was actually safer than it here! That being said it is important to always be aware of safety concerns (ie: trying to know about local scams and/or crime problems if any) and seek to minimize your risk (possibly by traveling with friends!). For specific information on locations we often direct students to look at the US State Department Travel Warnings (you can find them here:https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html). These give general commentary on areas experiencing safety concerns that American travelers should be cognizant of before traveling to an area.