6 College Safety Tips For Both New and Returning Students

6 College Safety Tips For Both New and Returning Students
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    College can be exciting and fun for both new and returning students.

    And the exciting part is getting to know your new classmates.

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But thinking about your college safety is very important especially if you are female. Female college students often fall victim to crimes including:

  • Robbery
  • Rape
  • Assault
  • Pickpockets

Why does this happen? Simply, it’s because they walk alone at night. Be aware of your surroundings, because people who are desperate are looking to commit crimes and you’ve to be alert about what you’re doing.

So, here are the college safety tips to protect you (or your child) from any trouble:

1. Explore Your College Campus Security Building

Take a walk around the campus during the day and check where the security officers and dorms are located. Also, find out where the exits and stairs are in the dorm that you want to live and study in.

2. Secure Your Campus Dorm

Just because you’re inside a dorm doesn’t mean you’re safe. No, crimes can happen inside too. Don’t leave your valuable things lying around your table or bed. It’s better to put your laptop, iPod or phone into the cabinet with a lock when leaving your dorm.

Another college safety tip is to put wireless cameras around your room. It will also help if you have one in your front door too so that you can see anyone who enters your dorm.

3. Avoid Walking Alone At Night

Walking alone is a habit for anyone especially if they are in a bad mood or just want to walk alone. Speaking of walking alone, always bring pepper spray or a pocket whistle so that you can use them anytime you need help or protection.

Remember to always look up when walking alone on campus. That way you know what to do when someone’s trying to rob or attack you.

4. Be Safe At Parties

If you’re going to attend an event or big party, always remember to tell your family or guardians so that they will know where you’re at during the party. Don’t leave your drink while it’s not empty; make sure you’ve got someone that you really trust to keep an eye on your drink when you walk out to leave. Always stay with your friends to avoid any dangers.

5. Emergency Service

Don’t forget to save the phone numbers of security offices and the health center on your college campus. Many forward thinking colleges are already offering a direct line to the security building and health center for emergencies. It’s a good idea to know where they’re in case you’re in trouble and need help.

6. Take a Self-Defense Class

Most colleges offer some type of self-defense class, and these classes will provide you with good training and techniques on how to protect yourself.

If you don’t want to have another subject during the day, then watch a tutorial on how to use self-defense in your spare time. Once again, it’s better to have the confidence to protect yourself from anyone who tries to attack.

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Conclusion

Women are especially vulnerable to danger in college, but men also need to keep these tips in mind. Both men and women should explore their college campus security building, secure their campus dormitories, stay safe at night with friends, and learn important phone numbers as well as self defense tactics. I hope these simple and basic college safety tips will keep you safe from anybody who’s looking to commit crimes. If you or a loved one has been injured or assaulted while on campus, contact a personal injury attorney today to discuss your options.

I hope these simple and basic college safety tips will keep you safe from anybody who’s looking to commit crimes.

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