As college students head to school, we are well aware of various safety issues we need to watch out for and hopefully prevent. Most of these students have lived comfortably in their parents’ home all their life and may not be used to looking after themselves. Now they will be responsible for their school work, laundry, diet, some finances and yes, even their own safety. Let’s not let safety be the last thing on their minds. #1 Know your campus security resources and how to access them. Every college has some form of security system. Read the procedures and follow their suggestions. Know the phone number of the escort system, if one is in place. Find out what areas are more heavily monitored. They may also have a registry for your more valuable items for easy identification. #2 Locks- Use them. Always lock you dorm room. Make it a habit to lock it when you’re gone and when you’re there. Make sure it is locked when you go to bed- don’t leave it unlocked for your room mate! If you live in the first or second floor lock the windows also. If you have a vehicle on campus make sure you lock it also- and do not leave valuables in site to entice those who would break in. #3 Keep friends informed. Let someone you trust know where you are going, who you are going with and when you expect to be home; then let them know when you return. Carry a cell phone. #4 Travel safely, using common sense. Always walk on well lit, most traveled paths. Do not take short cuts. Do not wear head phones when walking. You won’t be able to hear anyone coming up behind you and the ear buds are an advertisement that you are virtually deaf. Always keep your eyes scanning around you, making eye contact and looking confident. #5 Use the buddy system Travel or exercise with a friend or friends, especially if it is in the early morning or late night. Alternate your route so as not to be predictable. Common sense is your number one safety technique. Try to avoid situations that compromise your security. Trust your gut feeling, if something gives you a bad feeling there is probably a reason and you need to remove yourself immediately. For more information of campus security please visit: College Security
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Su Ericksen is a first degree TaeKwonDo black belt and has taught self defense workshops. She lives in the Midwest with her family and works at a large medical center in the cardiology clinic. To read more on this subject please visit her website: Self Defense-4-Women.com You may contact her through her website.