Spring Break is coming! As you prepare for the week away from classes and if you are traveling to a vacation destination, take a few minutes to scan the information below. Enjoy your time off and bring back only good memories!
Before you leave make sure you secure your room or apartment, remove all valuable articles like computers, unplug appliances, close and lock all windows, and leave a copy of your travel itinerary with a family member and/or someone back home. Also, bring along information, like insurance coverage, in case of emergency.
Make sure you have multiple ways of accessing money (ATM card, credit card cash advance and travelers checks). If you are planning on traveling abroad, make sure your passport is up to date and you know the rules about what you can bring across borders.
Be safe if you choose to drink. Know the laws wherever you go. If you are of legal age, drink responsibly. Remember that the vast majority of injuries and assaults occur while or after people drink. Always keep an eye on your drink (including any non-alcohol drink) and do not drive after you've been drinking, nor get in the car with a driver who has been drinking. If someone in your group passes out, call the local emergency number and turn him or her on the side.
Once you are at your destination, use a buddy system and always watch out for each other. It is best to go out in triples rather than pairs so that you have more friends to help in case of any trouble. Keep your room locked at all times and try not to stay on the ground floor where illegal entry is easier. And here's a quick tip. Never leave a gathering to be alone with someone you just met. For more helpful information about sexual assault prevention and safety planning, call SHARPP (Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program) at 603-862-3494 and speak with a staff member or advocate.
Have a great break and come back safe and sound, ready for the last push until May!
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