First, enhance self-protection awareness.
The population of international students and students studying in China is developing towards a younger age. Many students are young people from 16-25. Due to the differences in education and environment between the East and the West, foreign students' awareness of self-protection is relatively weak, which leads to many accidents. During the period of studying abroad, you should know the security situation outside the school, keep in touch with Chinese embassies abroad, and bring the emergency contact number of the school, the alarm number near your residence, the phone number of the local embassies and consulates in China, etc. In order to seek help in time.
At the same time, we should pay attention to the following points when participating in various activities:
1, be careful in making friends;
2. Don't participate in the activity alone;
3. Inform people you know when you go out and leave contact information;
4. Comply with local laws and regulations.
Second, learn self-help measures.
The most common accident for international students studying and living alone overseas is an accident. If you encounter an accident, you should first be calm and don't panic; Secondly, observe the situation and seek assistance in time. If the accident is serious, foreign students should contact the local embassies and consulates in China for help as soon as possible, and report to the local authorities for necessary investigation or assistance. When you ask for help, you usually need to show your passport. Please keep it safe. In case of loss, you can keep a copy of your passport with your relatives in China for future reference.
Third, buy study abroad insurance.
International students studying abroad are always faced with unexpected threats. Although many parents will get everything ready before their children go abroad, less than 20% of parents buy insurance for their children to study abroad before going abroad. ? In view of this situation, study abroad experts remind parents that students must apply for study abroad insurance before going abroad.
Although the United States implements compulsory insurance for international students, it mainly refers to medical insurance, and its coverage is far from meeting the needs of international students. However, overseas students will face all kinds of emergencies and dangers. Medical insurance alone is not enough to protect their rights and interests, and international students need more comprehensive protection.