Be Smart, Stay Safe on Campus
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Most college campuses are relatively safe places but they're not immune from crime nor do criminals shy away from targeting students just because they're on a college campus. Even if your college is in a small town, that doesn't mean you'll automatically be safe, so its best to take precautions that can help reduce your chance of being a victim of a crime. Students, male or female, young or old, should follow these simple rules for staying safe on campus.
Stay in a group. Students walking alone are often targeted by criminals. There is strength in numbers so when you're walking home at night, try to do it with a buddy. Male students may not think that this applies to them, but they're just as likely to be a victim of a crime.
Pay attention to your surroundings. If you have your headphones blaring or are talking on your cell phone, you might not hear or see someone come up behind you. Always be aware of what's going on around you when you're walking anywhere on campus.
Know the location of police phones. Many, if not most, college campuses have emergency phone systems. Know where these phones are located on campus so you'll be able to use them if you ever have a need to.
Always let someone know where you're going. Even if you just leave a note for your roomie, make sure that at least one person knows where you are at all times. If something happens to you, this will make it much easier to trace your steps and get you to safety.
Never take a food or drink from a stranger. You do not know what their intentions may be. They may be perfectly nice, but unless you know them, pass on the hospitality.
Trust your instincts. You know in some primal place in your mind when things aren't quite right. Listen to that little voice and high tail it when things start to feel weird.
More than likely, you'll enjoy your time in college without ever becoming a victim of a crime or even knowing someone who was. Yet there is always the chance that it could happen to you and when it comes to your personal well-being it's always better to be more cautious rather than less so.
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