In India, there are layers of support – parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, second cousins and so forth – to keep a student on track. Going off to foreign lands signals the end of the line when it comes to relying on others for your health, safety and growth. This is challenging, but it’s also deeply rewarding. You will learn how to plan your days, weeks and semesters so you aren’t caught in dire situations or taking unnecessary risks. You will learn to have the presence of mind to put safety and health first so that you make the right choices and decisions, even when there is an easier or cheaper way out.