Not-Your-Parents-Nagging-Speech…Just 8 Realistic Ways To Stay Safe In College
Originally posted on Young&Twenty With a new school year fast approaching and nerves running high between freshman and seniors, this seemed to be the most important post that I could write. The most upsetting piece of news I’ve read lately said “those who go to College have a higher chance of being raped than those who don’t.” It’s a shame we have to say “stay safe” before we say “have fun,” but a lot of people forget that college comes with freedom, and repercussions! 1. Leave The Party Early If your friends or floor mates are leaving a party, leave with them! Saying “we’ll meet up later,” as you sip on the brim of your red cup and latch onto a stranger, will never end well. It makes a lot more sense to leave an hour early than to stumble home drunk and alone, an hour later. There will always be more parties. There will always be more people to meet. There will always be another night. 2. Update Your Phone Book When you’re moving …