While you are abroad

On this page

• get help and support
• stay in contact
• changes to your placement
• before you return

Get help and support

Urgent help from University Security

If you are a student in urgent need of emergency support out of hours, please contact: 

· Local emergency services 

· University of Bristol Security Services  on +44 (0)117 3311223 

Support and advice from Bristol Abroad

Contact us for support and advice while you are abroad via bristol-abroad@bristol.ac.uk. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm (excluding bank holidays and University closure days).

Stay in contact

Your academic department

Stay in regular contact with your placement coordinator and your personal tutor while you are abroad.

University email

Check your University of Bristol email account regularly. We will use this email address to contact you. 

Changes to your placement 

We understand that changes to your placement can happen while you are abroad. These can include changes to your job role and the duration of your placement. 

If you experience any changes or any problems with your work placement, contact your Year in industry coordinator or Language Director in your academic department as soon as possible. You should also report any changes to Bristol Abroad by emailing us at bristol-abroad@bristol.ac.uk.

Before you return

Check the Bristol Abroad Blackboard organisation for information about what you must do at the end of your placement, before you come back. 

Check with your employer abroad, to find out if there is anything you need to do before you finish your placement.