Study Abroad and Internships in Sint Eustatius

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Packing list for Sint Eustatius, travel insurance for Sint Eustatius and taking your belongings

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What to take to Sint Eustatius: brief

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  • Documents and money: Sint Eustatius (Statia) is a special municipality of the Netherlands. A valid passport is sufficient for short term staying Dutch travelers. Check the rules, if a visa is needed for other countries. 
  • The official currency is the US dollar (USD). You can withdraw cash, but not necessarily, so keeping some cash on hand is wise.
  • Clothing: light, summery clothing for the tropical climate. A thin cardigan or light raincoat can be pleasant during a rain shower or a cool evening on the higher parts of the island. Covering clothing is appreciated for visits to churches and official institutions.
  • Shoes: flip-flops or sandals for daily activities. Furthermore, good walking shoes are not an unnecessary luxury. The climb to the Quill volcano or hikes in the national park require sturdy footwear.
  • Packing and protection: a rain cover for your backpack and a dry bag for boat trips are handy. Tropical showers occur regularly. Insects and animals: a set of mosquito repellents (preferably with DEET or picaridine).
  • Medicines and travel first-aid kit: a first-aid kit with plasters, blister plasters, ORS, painkillers, and something for insect bites. Do you use specific medications? Bring a sufficient supply; the selection on Statia can be limited.
  • Outdoors and handy items: reusable water bottle, sunglasses, snorkel set, and a small daypack.
  • Technology and equipment: a travel adapter for type A and B sockets (American system). 
  • Personal care and hygiene: reef-safe sunscreen with a high SPF.
To consider
  • Binoculars for birds and whales.
  • Water shoes for rocky entry points.
  • An underwater camera for snorkeling and diving.
  • Quick-drying towel.
  • A good book or boardgames to play. The nightlife is limited, and chances are you will mainly be occupied with nature, the sea, and peace.

Are there mosquitoes on Sint Eustatius?

  • Yes, especially after rainfall and around vegetation, mosquitoes can be quite prevalent.
  • In the Caribbean, mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. Usually, they are primarily a source of irritation, but proper protection remains wise.
  • More about protection against mosquitoes and insects.

Are there sandflies on Sint Eustatius?

Can you buy DEET, or other mosquito repellents, on Sint Eustatius?

  • Mosquito repellent is available at supermarkets and some drugstores.
  • However, the selection is limited compared to other countries. When you have a favorite brand or a preference for a high percentage of DEET, it is useful to bring it along.

Can you buy a joint or weed on Sint Eustatius, or bring it to Sint Eustatius?

  • Although Sint Eustatius is part of the Netherlands, Dutch coffeeshop policy does not apply here. Cannabis is illegal. Because the island is located on a known drug smuggling route, controls are strict.
  • The penalties for possession, sale, use and import can also be high.

Health, Insurance & Safety

How does healthcare work in Sint Eustatius, and what travel insurance, health insurance or expat insurance do you need?

How does healthcare work in Sint Eustatius, and what travel insurance, health insurance or expat insurance do you need?

What is the quality of healthcare in Sint Eustatius?

  • There is a joint health care system for the three Dutch Caribbean islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (the BES islands). Health care is good, but limited. There is also a lot of effort to get health care to European level.
  • There is poverty on the BES islands. This also causes health problems among the population (for example, a lot of alcohol and tobacco use and little physical activity).
  • Sint Eustatius and Saba have medical clinics, Bonaire has a hospital.
  • A triage system applies on all three islands. This means that nurses provide primary care, secondary care is available with a referral and for tertiary care with a medical transfer, approval must be given by medical advisors of the ZJCN.
  • The health care facilities are generally non-profit or private companies. Some are contracted to the government and thus provide the public healthcare system.
  • There are also mental health facilities on all three islands, organized by Mental Health Caribbean (MHC).
  • Sint Eustatius has The Golden Rock pharmacy. There is not always a pharmacist present due to a shortage of staff.
  • In case of medical emergencies, there is a medical helicopter that transports people from Sint Eustatius and Saba.

How does the public healthcare system work in Sint Eustatius?

  • The public healthcare system is run by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport in the European Netherlands and works differently than the European Dutch healthcare system.
  • There's a mandatory health insurance for residents of the BES islands provided by the Department of Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands (ZJCN). This is paid from taxes and covers approximately 0.5% of people's salary.
  • Because healthcare is limited, this insurance also covers the costs of care when you are referred to contracted healthcare providers outside the archipelago. More than 80% of referrals go to Sint Maarten, Aruba or Curaçao.
  • A challenge in healthcare is retaining staff, which can sometimes lead to shortages.
  • The mandatory health insurance covers general practitioner care, specialist medical care, hospital care, paramedical care, dental visits, medicines, aids, obstetric care, patient transport, maternity care and long-term care.
  • For some medical services and resources, a personal contribution must be paid. For example, glasses, orthopedic shoes, physiotherapy and dental care.
  • There is no deductible and all services covered by the insurance are free.
  • On Sint Eustatius, the St Eustatius Health Care Foundation runs the medical clinics. Sometimes specialists come to the islands, but usually they go to Sint Maarten or other islands.
  • Problems in the healthcare system are the limited choice of healthcare providers, the limitations in care and quality of care on the small islands and the risk of too few staff.

How does the private healthcare system work in Sint Eustatius?

  • Most healthcare providers are private providers or non-profits. If you are not insured, you can receive care if you pay for it.
  • The care is therefore, as described in the section on public care, limited and medical evacuation is necessary for more serious illnesses and medical emergencies. If you are not insured, the costs are high.
  • You often have to pay in advance if you don’t have public insurance.

How is the family doctor or general practitioner arranged in Sint Eustatius?

  • The general practitioner is the first point of contact, a kind of gatekeeper, for care and can refer you to a specialist if necessary.
  • On Sint Eustatius, the general practitioners work at medical clinics and the supply of general practitioners is very limited.

How is the dental care and dentist arranged in Sint Eustatius?

  • Dental care is free for young people under the age of 18. For those over the age of 18, free dental care is limited to basic care.
  • There is a dentist on Sint Eustatius.
  • The dental practices are private healthcare institutions.

How is pregnancy and maternity care arranged in Sint Eustatius?

  • Sint Eustatius has a private clinic for gynecological care that cooperates with SEHCF so that pregnancy care can also be provided here.
  • Pregnancy care is also available on Sint Eustatius, but limited.
  • In case of complications or a high-risk pregnancy, a referral to Curacao or another country may be necessary.
  • Breastfeeding in public is generally accepted.
  • On the BES islands you are entitled to 16 weeks of maternity leave.

How safe or unsafe is a trip or stay in Sint Eustatius?

What should you pay attention to in terms of safety in Sint Eustatius?
  • Sint Eustatius is generally safe. There is little crime, except sometimes theft from hotel rooms and cars or pickpocketing.
  • Hurricanes can visit the islands. Keep an eye on the weather forecast and the advice of the local government.
  • Be careful with swimming, because there can sometimes be strong currents.
What should you look out for in terms of diseases in Sint Eustatius?
  • Zika, Chikungunya and Dengue pose a risk of Sint Eustatius. So protect yourself well against mosquitoes!
  • The sun is intense. So use good (coral -friendly) sunscreen and make sure you drink enough.
  • Tap water is safe to drink.
What should you pay attention to when it comes to traffic in Sint Eustatius?
  • Renting a car is the best way to discover the BES islands, but it will come with some challenges!
  • The quality of the roads on Sint Eustatius varies. There is often little lighting and road designation and it is also not unusual that cattle suddenly run for your car.
  • Helmets and belts must be worn by both driver and passenger.
  • Scooters are also a popular means of transport, but it may take some getting used to because the roads are not always in the best.
  • There are limited bus and taxi services. These are reliable, but agree on a price with taxis.
  • Water taxis are a popular means of transport between the islands.

What are the best insurance options for backpacking, traveling, doing an internship, studying, volunteering, or working in Sint Eustatius?

What types of insurance should you get if you're planning to emigrate, work as an expat, or live in Sint Eustatius?

What is insurance for studying abroad, and why should you take out specialized travel insurance for your education abroad?

What is insurance for studying abroad?

  • Insurance for studying abroad means that you take out insurance that continues to provide coverage during your studies, your education, and your related activities abroad.
  • Insurance for studying abroad is also referred to as study insurance. This study insurance is specifically for when you go abroad for a long period of time to take courses, study, or conduct research abroad.

Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for a study abroad?

  • Study insurance is specifically designed for studying abroad, whereas regular travel insurance policies may offer coverage on paper but handle this situation differently in practice.
  • Study insurance offers coverage for longer stays than regular (vacation) travel insurance.
  • Study insurance is also suitable for many types of activities, ranging from various sports to hiking at high altitudes.
  • Study insurance continues to provide coverage if you start working during your trip, whether planned or unplanned. If you have not taken out insurance before departure that allows you to work, there is no guarantee that you will be able to take out insurance abroad that provides coverage.
  • Study insurance continues to provide coverage if your own country's health insurance no longer provides coverage.
  • Student insurance also covers your healthcare costs above the rates in your own country; with regular insurance, you have to pay the extra costs yourself.
  • Student insurance can also continue to provide coverage if (study) visa issuers impose additional requirements on how you insure yourself, for example if you are going to the US and applying for a J-1 visa.
  • Student insurance continues to provide coverage if you are staying abroad for a longer period of time and want to visit your own country in between.

What is important to insure when you are going to study abroad?

  • That you have insurance that is valid in the country or countries where you are going to travel and work.
  • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you are going to participate in during your period abroad
  • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return if something happens to you or your immediate family.
  • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
  • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
  • That you are well insured against personal liability.
  • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
  • That you only insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
  • That you pay close attention to choosing the right coverage when performing work alongside your studies.

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Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for an internship abroad?

What is insurance for an internship abroad?

  • Insuring an internship abroad means taking out insurance that continues to provide coverage during your internship abroad
  • Insurance for internships abroad are also referred to as internship insurance. This internship insurance is specifically for when you go abroad for a long period of time to work as an intern, take courses, or conduct research abroad.

Why should you take out specialized travel insurance for an internship abroad?

  • There may be several reasons why you need separate insurance for an internship abroad.
  • During internship activities abroad, additional requirements may apply as soon as you start performing work that involves additional risks. Only specific insurance policies offer coverage during these activities.
  • During your internship, the risk of accidents is sometimes greater, for example because you are doing work with which you have little experience or because of the nature of the work.
  • During your internship, local employers generally do not offer insurance, or offer limited insurance that does not provide sufficient coverage.
  • During an internship abroad where you receive financial compensation (or, for example, food or accommodation), your home country's health insurance coverage will potentially lapse. You will then need special insurance to remain insured for illness and accidents.
  • Regular travel insurance policies generally provide coverage for trips of a limited number of days. If your trip or stay abroad exceeds the maximum number of days, this generally means that for the entire travel period, you will not be covered.
  • Regular travel insurance policies generally only provide coverage for recreational trips without work activities.

What is important to insure when you are going to be an intern abroad?

  • That you have insurance that is valid in the area where you will be traveling and doing your internship.
  • That you are adequately insured for the sports and activities you will be participating in.
  • That you are insured for emergency assistance and early return in case something happens to you or your immediate family.
  • That your medical expenses are insured up to the actual cost (what it actually costs), and not just for the standard costs. The costs per medical treatment vary greatly between countries.
  • That you insure your luggage and take sufficient precautions against theft or damage.
  • That you are well insured against personal liability and, preferably, also for liability during your internship.
  • That you are well insured in case of accidents.
  • That you insure yourself for legal assistance if there is an immediate reason to do so, unless the coverage is already automatically included in the insurance.
  • Make sure you choose the right coverage for internship work in healthcare, with wild animals, or with dangerous machinery!

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    What social activities can you do abroad?

    • Opportunities are found in the areas of helping, learning or studying.
    • You can get involved and volunteer in a social project at a school in Africa, Asia or Latin America.
    • You can get involved in nature, in a project with animals or cleaning the sea or beaches.
    • Those who want to learn more can choose to do, for example a language course in Latin America, Spain or South Africa.

    What work related activities can you do abroad?

    • When you aim to gain work experience and/or also earn money, go and work abroad.
    • You can combine backpacking in Australia with temporary work.
    • You can work on campsites in Europe or bush camps in Africa.
    • You can almost go all over the world to work in the hospitality industry, hotels, and hostels, in the healthcare sector, or, for example, at a diving school.

    What sports activities to do abroad?

    • Have you ever thought of mountain biking, rafting (going down a wild river on a raft or rubber dinghy, climbing, or canoeing), survival (which involves building rafts, climbing or canoeing), abseiling (descending a rock face while secured to ropes), zip-lining (whizzing down a cable), canyoning (starting at the top of a river and then climbing, swimming, diving down the bed) or caving (scrambling, wriggling and crawling through caves and crevices)?
    • Maybe you feel more comfortable on a bodyboard (on a half-wave surfboard, you surf the high waves lying down with flippers), on a hang glider or while paragliding (with a parachute you float down a mountain or dune), hydrospeeding (on a bodyboard with flippers and a wetsuit on you go down a wild river via rapids), or Tiefschneeskiing (racing down through powder snow)?

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