Introduction
When preparing to study in the United States, it is important to gain a balanced perspective. Safety is a global, national, regional, and local phenomenon. As the world has come to realize, the United States is no more immune to acts of crime or violence than other parts of the globe. The resources we provide will assist you in understanding the particular safety challenges you may face in the United States. This resource gives a framework of information, checklists, questions, available support services, ways for you to be prepared for the realities abroad in the United States, and resources that help review the type of program you will choose/have chosen. Students will find it extremely helpful to do some research before coming to the United States; understanding a country's culture, laws, customs, politics, etc. can be tremendously important. The more you know ahead of time about the United States, the better prepared and more confident you will feel when you arrive. Internet research is one of the easiest ways to find more information about the United States. The Center for Global Education has compiled a condensed list of information and helpful Internet resources for students considering coming to study in the United States. 
In creating this site, the Center's goals are to help educate and inform students so that they can enjoy a safe and healthy time in the United States. Students are encouraged to read through the information and visit other recommended sites provided in each section.
To address the current worldwide concern for safety, and the need for informed study abroad program participants, the Safety Abroad First-Educational Travel Information (SAFETI) Clearinghouse of the Center for Global Education makes the following safety resource guide available for students coming to study to the United States. This document is made possible through support from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) of the U.S. Department of Education. 
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