How to Stay Safe on a Spring Break Trip

Taking spring break trips with your friends is definitely one of the highlights of being a student, but it is important to take the necessary precautions to ensure that you and your friends stay safe during your trip. Follow these steps to make sure that you have a safe and enjoyable spring break.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Choose a well-known travel agent who has booked numerous spring break trips to make your travel arrangements.

2. Do extensive research on your travel destination, especially if you're traveling to a foreign country. Make a list of areas you should avoid while you're there, and familiarize yourself with their laws on alcohol consumption so that you don't get yourself into any trouble while you're trying to enjoy your trip.

3. Learn useful words and phrases in the native language of the country you're visiting if you're traveling to a foreign country.

4. Leave a copy of your driver's license, passport, travel itinerary and trip contact information with a close relative or friend, and make sure to bring all necessary travel documents with you, especially if you're traveling internationally.

5. Go out with trusted friends only, and make sure to have at least one close friend with you at all times during your trip. Roaming around alone in a new location is never a good idea.

6. Stay alert when walking around your travel destination, especially at night. If you notice anything strange going on or feel that you could be in danger, don't be afraid to ask for help.

7. Lock your hotel door at all times, and leave your valuables at home or locked in the hotel safe.

Tips & Warnings

• Verify that you have adequate health insurance in case you become ill during your trip.
• Don't be an easy target. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash or wearing expensive jewelry while you're out on the town. If you're in a foreign country, avoid speaking English loudly in public places, as it tends to call attention to the fact that you're a tourist.
• When you meet new people on your trip, don't tell them where you're staying or give them any personal information. Even if they seem trustworthy at the time, it's better to be safe than sorry.