Learn the location of and register at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Behave in a manner that is respectful of the rights and well-being of others, comply with local laws, regulations and customs of the host country, community, institution and study abroad program, and encourage others to behave in a similar manner. Become familiar with the procedures for obtaining emergency health and law enforcement services in the host country. Be aware that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions. In certain locations and programs women may have a hard time adjusting to attitudes they encounter abroad, both in public and private interactions between men and women.
Some men openly demonstrate their appraisal of women in ways that many women find offensive.
It is not uncommon to be honked at, stared at, verbally and loudly approved of, and, in general, to be actively noticed simply for being a woman, and in particular, a U.S. American woman. Sometimes the attention can be flattering. Soon, it may become very annoying and potentially even angering. Local women, who often get the same sort of treatment, have learned through their culture how to ignore the attention. Many U.S. American students find that difficult.