Good habits will keep you away from danger.
Living alone outside, there must be some very important things in your own home that you haven't noticed before. Pay more attention to some details such as power supply, gas, doors and windows, because they are easy to forget. Get into the habit of checking these places before going out to sleep, so as not to leave yourself with potential safety hazards.
Second, don't give others a chance to hurt you.
Don't go alone at night, don't go to dangerous places, pay attention to the surrounding dynamics in unfamiliar environment, and be familiar with the safety measures in your life circle (police station, shelter, etc.). ), and try to let people you are familiar with know their own dynamics in time.
Third, the rental location needs to be carefully selected.
For freshmen who have just arrived abroad, it is recommended to choose to live in the school dormitory. If you want to rent a house, remember not to choose a remote place, know the terms of the contract in detail, and carefully choose the landlord and co-tenant.
Try not to reveal too much information when making friends.
Try not to reveal too much personal information in the process of making friends, have a sense of self-protection, and don't drink, take drugs, gamble, etc.
5. In case of danger, you need to call for help.
If there is a dangerous situation where personal safety is threatened, we must avoid the introversion and shyness of orientals and dare to call for help! If you feel entangled or threatened, you should also take the initiative to ask for help from nearby passers-by, or directly shout "Help" or "Someone calls 9 1 1, please!" Ask for help, someone will always help or call the police.
How should international students ask for help when they are in danger?
Run: No matter where you are, you should pay attention to the emergency exit. (Don't bring personal belongings)
Zang: Hide if you can't run! It is best to hide behind a hard thick brick wall and avoid glass doors, wood or doors. Then remember to turn off your cell phone, keep quiet and look for the exit silently.
If you are indoors, after locking yourself, stay away from the door. All movable items in the room, such as beds and desks, will lock the door at the first time.
In other words, to ask for help, call the police first and tell the police where you are, the location, number, characteristics, clothes, weapons, etc. of the attackers. , as well as the current death toll and the situation of the injured.
Remember to call for help:
9 1 1 is a common call in the United States. The telephone numbers for fire fighting, first aid and alarm are all 9 1 1. Of course, not all the above three situations can be called 9 1 1.
12308 is the global consular protection and service emergency call center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which provides a 24-hour consular protection and service hotline for China citizens.
3 1 1 is the reserve army of 9 1 1. They deal with non-emergency events, from food safety to how to charge for parking in the street on weekends. Municipal governments in many cities in the United States have set up this special line.
I am here to introduce how American students can protect their personal safety, hoping to help the applicants.