Assemble a basic medical kit prior to departure to keep with you in case of need especially when travelling within the country. India is a warm country and it is highly recommended that you consider potential risks from environmental factors like heat, altitude, temperature and insect bites etc.

Links to other sites for information of Travel Health

www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
www.cdc.gov
www.traiprep.com

Visas – We will provide you information to assist you in obtaining visas to allow you entry into the country of your placement. We can assist with getting you a visa for travel to India. If you choose to obtain your own visa, ensure you have the correct visa obtained from the Indian High Commission in UK

Have Local Knowledge – read up on local customs and avoid offending people or breaking laws, however unwittingly. Check out the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advice on www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo

Insurance – All travellers must get comprehensive travel and medical insurance

Safety – Our first priority is to ensure that you are in a completely safe environment while on your work-experience. With this in mind, for all participants under 18 yrs there are house rules with restrictions on where you may go whilst in India. There will be a car with a driver available (at extra charge), for when students want to go out shopping or sight seeing. Students under 18 will not be allowed to go anywhere alone and all participants will be required to let the local manager know where they are and duration of expected time away.
For participants over 18, it is recommended that you keep in touch with your local office that will be mainly responsible for making all local bookings and suggesting travel plans. They will be able to guide you to places worth visiting and those to avoid, however you will have flexibility in case you want to explore.

On Your Arrival

Airport – a member of our overseas staff will meet you. You will have names and mobile telephone numbers sent to you for the local staff.

The local staffs looks after you during your stay and liase with our partner organisations to ensure that your placement provides maximum benefit to both you and them. They can also give you help or advice on your teaching/work responsibilities and the practical aspects of living abroad. Their local knowledge is invaluable and they can direct you to all the most impressive sights and tourist attractions to visit, as well as the beauty spots that are off the beaten track! They will also advise you on any safety issues specific to places that you may want to visit during your free time.

Safety – Our first priority is to ensure that you are in a completely safe environment while on your work-experience. With this in mind, for all participants under 18 yrs there are house rules with restrictions on where you may go whilst in India. There will be a car with a driver available (at extra charge), for when students want to go out shopping or sight seeing. Students under 18 will not be allowed to go anywhere alone and all participants will be required to let the local manager know where they are and duration of expected time away.
For participants over 18, it is recommended that you keep in touch with your local office that will be mainly responsible for making all local bookings and suggesting travel plans. They will be able to guide you to places worth visiting and those to avoid, however you will have flexibility in case you want to explore.

Be Vigilant – stay aware of what is going on around you and keep away from situations that you do not feel comfortable.

Take care of your Belongings – keep an eye on your belongings and lock valuables away. Be careful when you are out and about, crowded streets are favourite places to catch you unawares. Make copies of your tickets, passport and itenarary

A sense of humour and adventure – You are going to a different culture and although it is exciting it is also different. It wont is what you are used to – it will be new and novel. Sometimes the buses are not on time, the telephone lines go down completely, there are power cuts, even some traditions you may not like. We cannot put it right for you and cannot take responsibility for circumstances out of our control. We would ask you to be prepared for the difference and to work with us.
We are there to make you as comfortable as possible and help you get the most out of your placement.