Getting ready to study or travel abroad in the South Pacific? Are you – or your parents – concerned about your health and well-being?

Fortunately, the South Pacific is a relatively safe travel destination, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI), New Zealand is your best bet for a risk-free destination. However, even seasoned travelers will undoubtedly experience something new.

Dr. Frank Gillingham, medical director for HTH Worldwide, recently completed a YouTube video series to help study abroad students prepare for their experience. The series, called Health and Safety Abroad, covers how to address, avoid or manage a number of issues, including prescription drugs, mental illness and jet lag. For more information please visit: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Dr.+Frank+Gillingham+HTH&aq=f

We have also designed a section of our website specifically geared towards parents. To help ease the mind of your parents, this section covers: (a) why study abroad with us? (b) why the South Pacific? and (c) emergency contact information (so that your parents can keep track of you while abroad).