INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE

Be Street Smart

DO carry your bag on the side away from the street so bicyclists and motorcyclists cannot snatch it.

DON'T wear gold chains or other obviously expensive jewelry on the street or on public transportation.

DO be on guard in airports and railway stations. Keep your handbag under your elbow and your luggage between your feet at all times.

DON'T carry great amounts of cash or non-essential credit cards in your wallet. Your losses will not be so traumatic if you are robbed.

DO carry traveler's checks and do keep a record of those cashed and uncashed — in a separate place.

DON'T put your handbag on a chair or floor in a restaurant, and don't put it on the seat beside you in a bus, plane, or train. Keep it in your lap at all times.

DO carry your camera with caution. An expensive camera is just as attractive to a robber as your wallet.

DON'T be careless about your belongings in youth hostels. Keep them in lockers or secure them before going out.