College: a place to gather around peers similar to yourself, a place to go out and learn all kinds of new things, and a place to get easily hurt by simply screwing up.
Wait, what?
While college life can be fun, you can easily get in trouble if you’re not careful. While you shouldn’t automatically assume the worst, you shouldn’t assume the best either. Here are some practically perfect tips to avoid any possible problematic precarious predicaments.
Tip #1: Don’t get glued to your devices.
You’re walking around, it’s a nice day, and you’re probably going to enjoy it by listening to your playlist on your phone. You plug in your headphones and enjoy the nice beats. But as you listen to the music, you slowly drift away from your surroundings, away, away.
While it’s nice to look at your device once in a while, it’s best to be aware of your surroundings to reduce the possibility of getting hurt.
Tip #2: Don’t walk alone at night.
It’s 8:00 p.m. and your friends just texted you to come to the mall: they’ve got go-karts. So you run out of your dorm, eager to meet them. You run down the empty streets of Hoboken, yet something feels amiss. You stop and listen. You don’t know why, but it feels like someone’s following you.
Try to avoid walking around at night. If you need to get somewhere, it’s safer to travel with a buddy to avoid any danger. It’s also good to know the local streets so you’ll have an easier time traveling.
Tip #3: Utilize locks.
Finally, the last class of the day is done! You slouch on your bed and decide to take a small nap. You set your laptop to charge and doze off to sleep. When you wake up, oh no! The laptop’s gone! But where could it go? Your eyes scurry all over the place until you look at the unlocked door.
Always make sure to keep your dorm room locked to protect you and your valuables. Consider investing in a locking cable for your laptop or a safe for your more valuable items.
Tip #4: Don’t forget these things!
It’s best to keep some emergency cash in case a place you’re going to doesn’t take credit cards, or you’ve lost your debit card. In addition, it’s also a good idea to carry pepper spray, or a whistle, or know basic self-defense to lower your chances of getting hurt. In addition, it’s important to keep emergency contacts and know where the emergency system areas are on campus in any situation. The Stevens Guardian App is a good resource to have as it can directly connect you with the Stevens Police Department during an emergency.
Tip #5: Avoid your chances of losing control in a situation
Whenever you feel like you don’t have control of a situation, it’s best to stop and think about the situation you’re putting yourself in. People can easily take advantage of you whenever you are not able to think rationally. It’s best to avoid these situations and be safe!
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