Adjusting to a new environment may take some time particularly in the absence of familiar support being close at hand. While Queen's does not intend to endanger your health or safety by your participation in an exchange, you must bear some responsibility for your personal well being. Sufficient and appropriate health and safety precautions must be taken, including obtaining proper health insurance and innoculations against disease. Medical services and treatment of safety issues may differ greatly from what is accustomed to. No one is accident or injury-free and serious thought must be given to the possiblity of the occurance of such incidents.
Crime rates vary from region to region.
Attention should be given to the possibility of theft, burglary, property damage, personal injury or more serious crimes. Changes to the campus will be readily noticed and it will not be unusual to feel a bit out of touch. You may find yourself amid classmates with solid academic peer relationships which were forged during the exchange period. Finding a suitable housing arrangement with other students may present some difficulties. Naturally, it follows that the appropriate exchanges are the ones for which you are eligible.