16/06/2026
*SAFETY ADVICE FOR ALL STUDENTS*
1. Inform someone of your whereabouts:
Tell a trusted friend, roommate, sibling, or family member where you are going.
2. Share the person's name (if known), the location, and your expected return time.
3. Meet new people in public places:
For first-time meetings, choose busy public locations such as cafés, campus centers, or other populated areas.
4. Avoid isolated places or private residences when meeting someone you do not know well.
Share your live location
Use trusted location-sharing features with a close friend or family member when going out, especially at night.
5. Verify identities
Be cautious when responding to calls or messages from people you do not know well.
Confirm who you are meeting and why before leaving.
6. Avoid traveling alone at odd hours
If possible, move with friends or use trusted transportation services.
Inform someone when you depart and when you arrive.
7. Trust your instincts
If something feels suspicious, uncomfortable, or unsafe, leave immediately and contact someone you trust.
8. Keep your phone charged
Ensure your phone has sufficient battery and airtime/data for emergencies.
Carry a power bank when possible.
9. Know emergency contacts
Save campus security, local police, trusted friends, and family numbers on your phone.
10. Watch out for one another
Roommates and friends should check in if someone has not returned as expected or becomes unreachable.
*Use social media carefully
Avoid publicly sharing your real-time location or personal details that could expose you to risk.*