Spring break safety tips

From staying home to travelling abroad, here are some useful everyday tips to keep you safe when traveling: -Limit the alcohol intake, and never drink and drive. -Do not go with anyone you do not know. -Wear protective gear and the appropriate attire when doing outdoor or indoor activities. -See a doctor before entering a foreign country; go a few weeks before you are scheduled to leave. -If appropriate, bring bug spray and sun tan lotion. -Trade phone numbers with those you are traveling with in case one were to get separated. -Arrange a place to meet at a specific time. -Look out for your belongings. Some countries have higher theft rates than others. -Carry a first-aid kit. -Respect your host country and its people by following their laws and customs. -Practice the country’s language ahead of time. Bring a language dictionary to help. -Be aware of your surroundings. -Stay with someone you know, and never wander alone. -Find out the country’s emergency system. Dial 1-1-2 in foreign countries.