Since college and university campuses are generally more crime-free than the general public, many schools tout their records on college campus safety with pride. For certain schools that are closely related in terms of location, the difference will often focus on campus safety as a way to win more students.

To do this, many schools offer short seminars from campus safety officers’ right in the residence halls.

Here students can learn ways to prevent potential crime situations, as well as what to do in the event that you are the victim of a crime.

Many changes come with your move to college, and these changes are often what will foster your own personal growth and lead to experiences that you will look back on fondly for the rest of your life. From learning new social skills, to broadening your ability to think critically, to just plain having fun, college can be an adventure. Like any adventure, though, staying safe is important. 

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Your complete campus safety involves a number of different aspects. From simply locking your door to protecting your possessions, to knowing an escape route in case of a fire, it always helps to plan ahead. After all, your biggest advantages in staying safe are preparation and prevention. Your biggest advantage is taking control of the situation when you can.