As a guest in a foreign country, it is inappropriate for you to interfere in the domestic affairs of the host university or country. Involvement in demonstrations or meetings which host country university or governmental authorities declare illegal may result in interruption of academic schedules and loss of time, personal injury, and open manifestations of hostility and violence to yourself and other students (either as random targets or as representatives of the United States), and could jeopardize the present or future existence of EAP in the host country and/or on the campus of the host university.

If you are arrested for involvement in an illegal activity, the U.S. government can seek to ensure only that you are not discriminated against; that is, that you receive the same treatment as a national of the country in which you are arrested is charged with the same offense.

The host university has primary responsibility for discipline in connection with violations of any of its rules and regulations. UC consults with host institution officials and local authorities concerning mamas of conduct, but the final determination usually rests with the host institution or the police, and may become a concern to host government. Inappropriate conduct abroad is a violation of your Student Agreement and can result in your dismissal from EAP and UC. Therefore, it is important that you do not participate in strikes or demonstrations, and that you abide by the regulations of the host university and laws of the country.