How to protect ourselves in a foreign country

Study aboard has turn into a popular trend in many countries such as US, UK, Canada and Australia as well. With more and more international students to study abroad, cheated and injury events have occurred. These accidents hazards as expatriates, habits, language exchanges, cultural practices will encounter various obstacles. In addition, students’ increasingly younger age, their personality is not yet matures, alcoholics and fight these things may seriously affect their school life and even cause accidental injury. Although the increasing number of international students has made good effort to these countries speeding up the development of economic and social system. In recent years, the international student safety problems become a significant issue.

During this time the hot topic is that Chinese girl LAN disappeared in Los Angeles mystically, followed by the body was found in a local hotel rooftop water tank after few weeks. This incident gave us a big warning that overseas students should enhance their awareness of security.

It can be seen that improve safety awareness is very necessary. How students to strengthen self-protection in the foreign countries?

Address security issues, focusing on preventive measures.

l        Students should not carry large amounts of cash and show off;

l        Do not back home at night alone, at least you should choose a bright road to go;

l        If you meet any difficulties you should call the police for help;

l        Take the initiative to contact the embassies and consulates to ensure that emergency contact;

l        Keep communicating with family and friends.

by christy:)