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Responsible Use of Alcohol

Statement on Responsible Use of Alcohol Abroad

  1. A student abides by the laws of the country in which they are living.
  2. A student does not miss any scheduled event or becomes ill due to the effects of alcohol consumption.
  3. A student does not engage in inappropriate behavior toward other individuals, or destructive behavior toward property that is the result of alcohol consumption.
  4. A student does not engage in behavior that causes embarrassment to the other members of the group, the faculty members or the in-country hosts as a result of alcohol consumption.
  5. Students in a group do not facilitate, encourage or ignore a fellow student who is abusing alcohol. Students are encouraged to discuss issues related to alcohol abuse by other members of their group with the faculty or program director.
  6. Students are encouraged to use good judgment if consuming alcohol at private homes or other accommodations.
  7. Students are responsible for knowing U.S. customs laws regarding the possession of alcohol upon returning to the U.S. (e.g., you must be 21 years old to legally bring alcohol into the U.S. from abroad).