Health
Whenever you go to any foreign country, you are exposed to germs against which your body has not yet built up a resistance. You may, therefore, be more susceptible to illness than local people are. This is as true for you and others from your home country going abroad as it is for those visiting your home country from elsewhere.
Bring enough medicines for your entire stay, as they may be difficult to acquire abroad and Customs may prohibit the shipping of medicines. Any medication that requires refrigeration sh
ould be brought to the attention of Middlebury prior to departure as special arrangements may be necessary.
The School in Italy staff reserves the right to send any participant home who, in the judgment of the staff, is not mentally or physically fit to continue in the program.
Accommodations can often be made for students with allergies. Please notify program staff of any allergies before committing to a program so that a discussion can begin regarding necessary accommodations.
