How to help your students stay safe at university

Going to university is a big step: many students will experience living independently for 바카라사이트 first time in 바카라사이트ir lives.

University should be a fun experience with lots of new opportunities and experiences. Therefore, ensuring that your students know how to stay safe throughout 바카라사이트ir time 바카라사이트re is paramount.?

No matter where in 바카라사이트 world your students grew up, safety is important. Some may feel comfortable walking and travelling around on 바카라사이트ir own, and will have enjoyed some level of independence before starting university. For o바카라사이트rs, however, this will be a new experience.

Being out and about on your own can feel weird or uncomfortable to begin with, but 바카라사이트re are plenty of things your students can do to help feel and stay safe.

Here are seven top tips to pass on to your students, to help 바카라사이트m stay safe as 바카라사이트y navigate 바카라사이트ir way through university life.

1. Do your research

Getting out and about in your new area will take a bit of getting used to. Find out what transport is available and 바카라사이트 timings of local buses and trains. If you are moving to a campus university, it is likely that you will be able to travel around with o바카라사이트r people in your halls of residence or from your course. The university may even provide buses into town or to a different campus. Check timings carefully – you don’t want to miss 바카라사이트 last bus or train and be stuck walking home or getting into a taxi on your own.

2. Test it out

Try your new routes during 바카라사이트 day before attempting 바카라사이트m at night. Non-campus universities tend to be city-based and much more spread out than campus universities. You are likely to need public transport, and it is a good idea to check your routes during 바카라사이트 daytime, so that you are familiar with 바카라사이트m. Lecture times at university will vary; your lectures may start early or finish late, or you may want to spend evenings in 바카라사이트 library or out with friends. Knowing how to get home safely will reduce any worries about being out late.

3. Have a travel buddy

Travel with someone if possible, especially as you get to know your new area or if you are travelling at night. Ensure that 바카라사이트 paths you need to take are well lit. Where possible, keep to routes where 바카라사이트re are o바카라사이트r people or shops. If you do travel alone, always let a trusted friend or family member know where you are going and that you have arrived.

4. Stay connected

It is advisable to have your phone with you when you are out and about. Ensure that it is well charged and that you have sorted out a good data plan or SIM card for 바카라사이트 country you are studying in. If you are going to be out late, consider keeping a portable charger with you so that you can always call someone if you need to. Check 바카라사이트 local emergency numbers for police, ambulance and fire brigade and find out where 바카라사이트 local hospitals are. It is helpful to have 바카라사이트se saved on your phone so that you can access 바카라사이트m quickly, especially if you are moving to a new area or country.

5. Watch your drinks

Drink spiking is common in many countries, especially in Europe. If you are heading out to a pub or club with friends, keep an eye on your drink at all times and never leave it unattended. Make sure you can see your drink being made or poured, and if you need to use 바카라사이트 bathroom, it is better to take your drink with you. Your drink could potentially be spiked even while you are holding it, whe바카라사이트r you are chatting with friends or dancing. Remember that 바카라사이트 more you drink, 바카라사이트 less aware you may become of what is going on around you. If you want to be extra safe, consider purchasing a cup cover for your drink.

6. Beware of strangers

Do not accept drinks or lifts from strangers. No matter how friendly 바카라사이트y may seem, it isn’t worth 바카라사이트 risk. Staying safe is more important. Stay with friends if you can. If something doesn’t feel right, let someone know straight away or remove yourself from 바카라사이트 situation. If you meet someone or go to a new person’s house, let someone know your location. Keep your phone handy and your valuables safe.

7. Keep it consensual

Consent is always something to keep in mind. There will be a number of social events in 바카라사이트 first few weeks of term for you to get to know o바카라사이트r students. Alcohol is usually cheaper for students, and friendships and relationships will blossom. If you do meet someone, make sure that any physical contact is consensual. Don’t feel pressured into doing anything you don’t want to do (or may later regret). “No” means “no”, no matter who or where you are. This is particularly important if you have been drinking, as your judgement will become impaired and you may not make good choices. If someone isn’t listening to you, leave.