2024 is coming, when it comes to studying in the United States, many parents will still think of safety at the first time, after all, safety is the top priority, so is studying in the United States really "knowledge in danger"?Today, Murphy is here to talk to you about the safety of studying in the United States.
Let's take a look at the overall policing trend in the United States, and relevant reports show that the relative increase in the crime rate in American cities in recent years does not mean that it has become unsafe in the United States. There may be high FAN rates in some economically developed urban centers and areas where there used to be high fan crime rates, but this is not the whole story, and the schools and surrounding areas frequented by many international students may not be as dangerous as they are rumored. Some smaller, college town or suburban schools are relatively safer, but there is still no definitive answer to the question of "is it safe to study in the U.S.?" because everyone's experience and feelings are different. Instead of wanting an absolute answer, let's take a look at the specific safety hazards in studying abroad in the United States and how to avoid them as much as possible.
When it comes to law and order problems in the United States, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind will definitely be the gun problem, but in fact, ** problems do not appear very frequently in the daily campus life of international students. In addition to the cultural differences between China and the United States and the unfamiliarity with the environment, the following situations have become more realistic concerns.
Excessive alcohol consumption
The legal drinking age in the United States is 21 years old, but it is no longer strange to use fake IDs to buy alcohol, and it is inevitable to deal with alcohol in college life, especially in various social places and party dances, excessive drinking can easily lead to alcohol poisoning, accidental injuries and other problems. Many American universities have promulgated regulations on alcohol consumption, such as Dartmouth University in the United States, which stipulates the specific places where alcohol is served on campus, strict school rules and regulations, and related safety education.
Drugs
The definition and degree of control of drugs vary from state to state in the United States, and some states have more lenient management of **, which makes some people have an opportunity to take advantage of it, and it will also bring certain risks to international students. Drugs are not only harmful to health, but can also lead to mental problems and even trigger fandom. Therefore, international students should stay away from drugs on American college campuses to avoid unnecessary harm to themselves and others.
Theft Burlaries
For universities that do not have a fixed campus or international students who live off-campus, the risk of theft and burglary cannot be ignored. According to statistics, 93% of college campus fan crimes are property fan crimes, such as motor vehicle theft, theft of personal belongings, burglary, etc. Some fan-sculptors will even impersonate police or school staff to enter the campus, so international students should be vigilant when encountering strangers.
Sexual harassment ** offenders
Sexual harassment and criminalization are also one of the safety issues that international students need to pay attention to. According to statistics, one in five American female college students have experienced some degree of ** offense. For international students, due to cultural differences and different educational backgrounds, the problem of sexual harassment and criminalization may be more prominent. If you encounter such problems, you should report them to the relevant departments of the school in time to protect your rights and safety.
Violence
While U.S. college campuses are relatively safe, there is still some risk of violence. International students should stay calm, avoid head-on confrontations, and get out as soon as possible in situations such as ** cases, roadblock robberies, and criminal gangs and gang actions in the area around the school. At the same time, risks can be avoided by querying the crime rate map of the surrounding area.
To keep international students safe, U.S. universities and surrounding areas** offer a number of safety resources. For example, pick-up and drop-off escort services, campus alarm systems, campus security apps, etc. These resources can help international students seek help or call the police in case of danger.
School escorts
In the United States, many universities will provide "escort service", which is to escort students home late by the school police, so if you stay late at school, please contact the school police to escort you home or take the school shuttle bus to the surrounding area for safety reasons.
Campus alarm system
Many tall blue pillars on the campuses of many American universities will be marked with the word emergency, and if it is inconvenient to call the ** police in case of danger, you can directly find these blue pillars nearby and press the red button on them, so that the nearby patrol campus police can know your specific location and go to the rescue in a short time.
Campus safety app
Some universities also provide students with campus safety apps, which must be installed on their mobile phones when they arrive at the school, which can not only share the location with family and friends, but also automatically trigger emergency contact calls, which is very useful in case of danger.
Finally, I wish all international students a safe and secure journey to study abroad