Travel Prepared and Travel Well: Advice for New (and Experienced) Admissions Professionals

ABSTRACT

While some of these staff members travel to unfamiliar locations, even the most experienced travelers can benefit from shifting their thinking based on changing environments, such as civil unrest, crime, and weather. [...]it is vital for travelers to always be cognizant of their personal safety. Never accept a room if the check-in clerk calls out your name or room number. ♦ Do not get into an elevator if you do not feel safe. ♦ Check your cell phone coverage before traveling. According to the Centers for Disease Center and Prevention (CDC), road traffic crashes are a leading cause of death in the United States for people aged one-54, and they are the leading cause of non-natural death for u.s. citizens residing or traveling abroad