$JES 983 Being Jain In College An Experiential Guide 2nd Edition

Author(s): Sonali Vakharia
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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SAFETY
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7. Park in well-lit areas of parking lots and streets. If you can, park as close to your destination as possible. Keep your keys in your hand and your head up and alert when you walk to and from the building and your car. Anyone up to no good will usually avoid people who look like they're aware of what's around them.
8. Drive on well used roads and avoid run-down areas. If your car breaks down, call for a tow truck and a friend, and stay in your car with the doors locked until help comes. And if someone you don't know walks up to your car, crack your window just a couple inches, only enough to speak. Muggers sometimes target cars that have broken down.
And here are some tips for staying safe in your dorms:
1. Keep your dorm room and outside door locked at all times. If you feel like someone has broken into your room or house, do not go inside. Call security for help. This is why it's good to save campus security's number on your phone.
2. Don't allow strangers into the residence halls. It's easy for them to follow you in, but this could be dangerous. Wait for them to pull out their keys or to call someone they know on the dorm building intercom or at the security desk.
People are not as trustworthy as you would like to believe, so don't be naïve. This applies to everyone and everyone should be more aware. Statistically, females have been more affected, but we want everyone to take caution. If you're out with a new group of people, don't trust anyone right away. Avoid being alone with them if you don't know them well. And, if you are in a situation where you must be alone with someone you don't really know, make sure you are in constant contact with a friend and that they know where you are at all times.
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