Physical Hardships Table
All students must consider the following list of physical hardships applicable to each program when selecting a cross cultural destination. Column A targets certain conditions, which may present a problem on that particular program. Each student is responsible for making an initial assessment as to whether participation in a particular program is possible, either with or without accommodation, based upon the student’s knowledge of his or her particular physical and mental condition.
Please be aware the student is responsible for monitoring any special food needs due to health concerns or personal preferences. Meal times are unpredictable while traveling. If a student has food allergies or is a vegetarian, there may be additional considerations to discuss with the professor and the CCS office. Students with documented, extenuating health concerns may qualify for on campus exception courses. See the CCS Director for details.
Key To Column A
AL – High Altitudes
AR – Arthritis
AS – Asthma
CS – Car Sickness
DI – Diabetes
EP – Emotional Issues
GA – Gall Bladder Issues
G – Gluten Intolerance
HP – Heart Issues
KP – Knee Issues
L – Lactose Intolerance
LBS – Low Blood Sugar
MP – Muscle Issues
MS – Motion Sickness
OB – Obesity/Overweight
P – Peanut Allergy
PR – Pregnancy
V – Vegetarian
Key To Columns B – E
1 – 5 scale indicates degree of frequency this condition occurs on this trip:
5 is most frequent
1 is infrequent
3-Week Programs
| Program | (A) Health Concerns | (B) Hiking & Climbing | (C) Long Term Walking | (D) Long Vehicle Rides | (E) Unreliable Electricity & Refrigeration | (F) Access To Health Care | (G) Barrier Free Access |
| USA Domestic Trips | EP, PR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Yes | Some |
| Costa Rica | AR, AS, EP, HP, KP, MS, PR (cloud forest & volcano trip) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Yes | No |
| Guatemala | AL, AR, AS, EP, HP, KP, MP, MS, PR | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | Yes | No |
| England/Scotland | AR, EP, HP, KP, LBS, MS, OB, PR | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | Yes | Some |
| France | AL, AR, AS, CS, EP, GA, KP, P, MP, MS, OB, PR, V | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | Yes | Some |
| Greece | AR, EP, HP, KP, MP, MS, OB, PR | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | Yes | No |
| Hungary | EP, HP, OB, PR, V | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | Yes | No |
| Morocco | AL, CS, EP, KP, MS, OB (camel ride), P, PR | 2 | 3-4 | 4 | 1-2 | Some | No |
Semester Programs
| Program | (A) Health Concerns | (B) Hiking & Climbing | (C) Long Term Walking | (D) Long Vehicle Rides | (E) Unreliable Electricity & Refrigeration | (F) Access to Health Care | (G) Barrier Free Access |
| England, Ireland | AR, EP, HP, KP, OB, PR | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | Yes | Some |
| France (Accès)/ Semester in Span | AL, AR, AS, EP, GA, KP, P, MP, MS, OB, PR, V | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes | Some |
| Japan | AR, AS, DI, EP, HP, KP, MP, MS, OB, PR (Long plane ride) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Yes | No |
| Jordan | AS, DI, EP, HP, KP, MS, OB, PR, G (Long plane ride) | 3-4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | Yes | No |