Health
Immunization Requirements
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends vaccinations for host countries of many Clark study abroad programs. Your host institution handbook will provide health recommendation/requirements information well in advance. Country-specific vaccination recommendations and health data is available from the CDC by calling (404) 332-4565 or on their web site www.cdc.gov. Faxed information about individual diseases, f.ex. malaria, is available by dialing (888) 232-3299.
Health Insurance Requirements while at Clark
According to Massachusetts law, all Clark students, both those on campus and those who are studying abroad on a Clark program, have to carry health insurance for the entire academic semester/year. The Clark program cost does not include Clark's health insurance fee. This fee is charged automatically to all students, unless a Clark provided waiver card is filled out. In any case, you must have medical insurance covering you at all times and in all places you visit! For example, you cannot use the British National Health Insurance to waive this requirement.
New Health and Accident Insurance Requirement
Beginning Spring
Semester 2011
Unless your study abroad program provides comprehensive international sickness and accident insurance coverage, you will be required to enroll in the Clark international sickness and accident plan offered through HTH Worldwide for your semester abroad at $38.50 per month of coverage. Enrollment information will be available in September 2010.
Mental Health
Students with recent emotional or psychological problems should consult a mental health professional in this country to discuss the potential stress of studying abroad. Mental health treatment, including counseling and medication, is not as widely accessible abroad as it is in the United States.