While you are on break...

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

1. Stow your prized possessions out of sight - in a closet, locked trunk, or campus storage - or take them home.
   
2. Be sure to lock windows and doors. Before you leave - double check.
   
3. Own a bicycle? Take it home with you or lock it to a stationary object in your room.
   
4. Unplug those basic necessities - TV, Stereo, Refrigerator (Clean it out first!), Microwave, Computer, Iron, Coffee Pot.
   
5. Don't forget your friends - whether they are feathered, furry, finned, or foliated.
   
6. If anyone you know is staying around, ask them to keep an eye on your place while you are gone.
   

1. Stay in groups with people you know - wandering off alone is dangerous.
   
2. Always be aware of your surroundings and of strangers who are eager to befriend you.
   
3. If you consume alcohol - do it moderately and always use a designated driver.
   
4. In some states it is against the law to have open containers of alcohol in the car. Florida is one of them!
   
5. Don't carry a lot of cash! Traveler's Checks are just as handy and can be replaced.
   
6. Don't take or wear your most expensive jewelry. It can attract trouble.