Actively tending to your mental health can greatly affect your time abroad for the better. In this episode, Angelica and Erin talk mental health within the world of international education; from sharing well-being methods for cushioning culture shock, to locating healthcare providers abroad and managing medication, to life after being abroad.

Below you can find resources mentioned in this episode and more!

Counseling and Psychological Services

CDC Traveling Abroad with Medication

Mobility International USA

CISI Insurance

Student Health Services

Student Disability Services

Episode Credits:

Co-Hosts: Angelica Guilbeaux and Erin Rasche of The Office of International Safety and Security

Sound bite from “Mental Health While Abroad” presented by Dr. Jenny Chang from Counseling and Psychological Services

Producer: Angelica Guilbeaux

Cover Art: Myriyah Wells, Graphic Design Intern

In this episode, Angelica and Erin, along with Edward Moses from The Office of Cybersecurity and Tyra Burton from the Department of Marketing and Professional Sales, discuss how to wield the tool of social media so you can have a fantastic time abroad. From the best ways to keep in contact with friends and family back home, to ethics of posting pictures, to exercising mindfulness, this conversation holds insight into maneuvering through this day and age of interconnectivity.

Episode Credits:

Co-Hosts: Angelica Guilbeaux and Erin Rasche of The Office of International Safety and Security

 Guests: Edward Moses, Associate Executive Director of the Office of Cybersecurity and Tyra Burton, Senior Lecturer of Marketing at the Department of Marketing and Professional Sales

 Producer: Angelica Guilbeaux

 Cover Art: Myriyah Wells, Graphic Design Intern

Special thanks to our Student Assistant, Sophia Dorleus!

Identity plays a major role for travelers and we are bringing that to the forefront of this episode. Angelica and Erin welcome Dani Alexander, Program Coordinator for the LGBTQ Resource Center and Women’s Resource Center, as we discuss travel preparation and packing, cultural nuances, allyship, finding your tribe and embracing your identity while cultivating an incredible experience abroad.

Below you can find the resources mentioned in this episode and more!

U.S. Department of State LGBT Travel Information; Diversity Abroad - LGBTQ Students Abroad; LGBTQ+ Travel Blogs; Equaldex; KSU Cultural and Community Centers; KSU LGBTQ+ Resource Center; KSU Office of International Safety and Security; The International Gay/Lesbian Travel Association; National Center for Transgender Equality (TSA Protocols); Alturi.org

Episode Credits:

Guest: Dani Alexander of the LGBTQ Resource Center and Women’s Resource Center 

Producer: Angelica Guilbeaux 

Cover Art: Myriyah Wells, Graphic Design Intern

Special thanks to Student Assistants Reese Vogel and Vanessa Barrios!