Title: College Safety: 10 Smart Steps for New College Students
Headings: College Safety for Women: 10 Smart Steps for New Students
College Safety for Women: 10 Smart Steps for New Students
The College Safety Game Plan for New Students
1. Be Camera Shy
2. Get Oriented
3. Do a Drive-By
4. It’s Good to Share
5. Get Their Digits
6. Run with a Pack
7. Cruise the Streets
8. Eastside Walk It Out, Westside Walk It Out
9. New Kids on the Block
10. Dark Corners of Campus
Related:
The Tools You Need for Campus Safety and Security Analysis (US Dept of Education)
Rape in Campus: What Parents (and Students) Need to Know
Daughter at College: What Keeps Me Up at Night

Content: Make sure to lock your car – Do not use a remote to unlock (or start the motor, if you happen to have a remote engine starter) until you are at your car door— you don’t want your attacker or car thief to get to your unlocked door first. If you have to use an isolated parking lot, always arrive when you know other students will be there, both at the beginning and the end of your Better yet, always try to use the good old buddy system for your party—the truth of safety in numbers never gets old. Have your keys ready before you reach your car. Have your cell phone out and ready to use in case of emergency, but wait until you are in a safe location to start chatting with friends. Make sure to have your backpack or purse on your shoulder (s), keeping your hands and arms free—that way, you are ready to react if someone approaches. NEVER leave your keys in the I have watched people leave their car running and door unlocked while they run into a convenience store or post office, thus presenting the perfect opportunity for car thieves! Never leave valuables in plain site-be sure to lock them in the trunk, hide them under the seat, or stash them in the console or glove compartment. Don’t leave any paperwork showing personal information, such as your mail, bills, or residential parking permit, visible on the seat or dashboard—you don’t want to reveal your name, address, or where you live to a criminal by allowing them to read it through your car window. Taking the time to be alert and aware getting from point A to point B is the key. Many crimes have happened to people who were distracted and not paying attention to their surroundings.