Traveling abroad is a fun experience for most students. One of the most important things that you must do is to prioritize your safety. There are four important steps that you must take to keep yourself safe as you travel. The first step is to do research. Research is key because you must be familiar with the environment that you are going to travel to. You will have a head start over other students and because you have an advantage you should learn to blend within the society. Blending in is an excellent way to keep you safe. Something that you should also research is safe/trusted transportation. Always try to take private transportation if possible but if you are taking public, it is important that you stay alert at all times. The second step is keeping in touch with family and friends. You should set up a check-in schedule with your friends and family to make sure that everything is going the way it is supposed to and if not, they can always alert someone if necessary. The third step is make sure that you are cautious with your money. Always use your money wisely and don’t spend it in places that are not trusted by anyone. Make sure that you walk with both cash and card and be careful of making large deposits. The last step is to always trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right do not be afraid to walk away. If possible, always try to walk in groups with classmates, you trust because you are in a new environment and you are still getting used to it. Traveling abroad is hard for some people, but it is worth it once you do everything right.
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