University
Going to university is an exciting time in any young person’s
life.
The prospect of leaving home, making new friends and gaining your
independence won’t be far from your mind, but as well as planning
your freshers’ week, it’s important to think about protecting you
and your friends from crime.
Sadly, crime is an issue that affects students every
year but there are plenty of simple steps you can take to
help keep you and your belongings safe.
From keeping your ipod, laptop and iphone secure to staying
safe on a night out in town, there’s lots of think about.
To help, we’ve put together some advice. So whether you’re
enrolling at a university in Essex or heading to pastures new, take
a few minutes to read through our tips.
For more advice you can contact one of our crime
reduction officers who will be able to advise you further on
security, personal safety and looking after your personal
belongings.
The NUS also has lots of expert advice
on offer. It's teamed up with the Home Office to launch
The Lock, an
interactive website full of advice to help make your student
experience a safer one.
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Accommodation - Whether you're
going to be staying in halls or a rented house or flat, you'll need
to think about security. Take a look at our advice on doors,
windows, alarms and lighting.
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Nights
out - Make sure your nights
out are memorable for the right reasons by following our advice on
personal safety.
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SOS
buses - If you need emergency first
aid, help getting home or are suffering the effects of alcohol or
drugs, the SOS buses in Essex can help.
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Your belongings - Students with expensive
laptops, digital cameras, ipods and mobile phones make attractive
targets for thieves. Follow our tips to help keep you stuff safe
while you study.
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Computers - You can't
get through uni without using a computer of some kind but be sure
to protect your work and personal details.
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Drugs - Know
the score on drugs and the law
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Alcohol - Do you know the law on drink
driving and how to protect your drink from being spiked?
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