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.