International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course is designed to help travelers prepare for international trips by providing tips and advice on travel planning, packing, safety, and culture.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to plan and prepare for international travel
- Discover tips and tricks for packing efficiently and effectively
- Understand how to stay safe while traveling abroad
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of international travel
- Be able to plan and prepare for an international trip
- Know how to stay safe and avoid common travel mistakes
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior experience required
- Basic knowledge of travel and tourism recommended
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
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- Global Tourism
- Intercultural Communication
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Notable People in This Field
- Travel Writer and TV Host
- Travel Blogger
Related Books
Description
Whether you've traveled before or not, living and working overseas can be challenging. Learn how best to prepare and make the most of your time internationally.
Outline
- Nuts and Bolts of Travel Preparation
- Welcome and Overview
- Project Planning
- Working in the Field
- Tales from the Field: Steve Harvey
- Preparing to Travel
- Travel Advisories
- Health Insurance
- Emergencies
- Tales from the Field: Summer and Shaun
- Syllabus
- Foundations of Global Health Specialization
- Ouma and Dimaras: Views from the global south
- Nuts and Bolts of Travel Preparation
- Travel Health & Prevention
- Travel Health Overview
- Vector-Borne Diseases and Prevention
- Food and Waterborne Diseases
- Rabies, Altitude, and Sun Exposure
- Injuries
- Tales from the Field (Julie Denison)
- Finding Care Overseas
- The Returned Traveler
- Mental Health Considerations for Travelers
- Burnout and Vicarious Traumatization
- Rates of intentionally caused and road crash deaths of US citizens abroad
- Aid workers, assuming survivors' agony, at risk of 'vicarious trauma'
- Travel Health & Prevention
- Staying Safe
- Conceptual Framework for Safety While Traveling
- Moving Around
- Staying Safe
- Looking After Yourself
- Tales from the Field: Joanne Katz
- Safety and Gender-Based Violence
- Lesbian-, Gay-, Bisexual-, Transgender-, Queer-, and Intersex-Specific Considerations
- A few resources on safety
- Cultural Competence & Ethics
- Cultural Competency
- Culture Shock
- Tales from the Field: Courtland Robinson
- Ethical Considerations of Training
- Ethical Practices/Behaviors in Global Health
- The Importance of Learning Languages
- Culture Shock and Travelers
- Staying Safe and Cultural Competence & Ethics
Summary of User Reviews
The International Travel course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. They found the course informative and engaging, providing valuable insights into travel planning and preparation. Overall, users highly recommend this course to anyone interested in international travel.Pros from User Reviews
- Informative and engaging content
- Valuable insights into travel planning and preparation
- Interactive learning experience
- Flexible schedule and pacing
- Expert instructors with industry experience
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- Limited scope of topics covered in the course
- No opportunity for hands-on practice or application of concepts
- No certification or credential offered upon completion
- Some technical issues with the online platform
Anna Kalbarczyk
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International Travel Preparation, Safety, & Wellness
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Whether you've traveled before or not, living and working overseas can be challenging. Learn how best to prepare and make the most of your time internationally....
