April 15, 2017
Personal Safety 101: Tips To Survive House Parties
Parties are an integral part of the college experience for some, but it’s as important to stay safe as it is to have fun. Check out our top 5 tips to have a great time and make it home safely!
Stay Together
Arrive and stick with a group so you can keep an eye on each other. Whether one of you has too much to drink, needs help, or goes missing, the rest of you will notice and be able to act.
Hold Your Drink
Never leave your drink unattended at parties—odorless and tasteless drugs, like roofies, can easily be added to your cup. This goes for men as well as women.
Never Drink And Drive
It should go without saying, but don’t drink and drive. Have a designated driver to get you home or make sure your public transit card is loaded before you leave the station. If you’re planning on using a ridesharing service like Lyft or Uber, remember to check the license plate of the car before getting inside.
Coordinate Your Departure
Decide on a meet-up point and a time to leave the party. Pick a place, set a time, and don’t leave until everyone is with you.
Download BestRides
Use the BestRides app to let your inner circle know when you arrive home or alert them in the worst case scenario – at parties, in Ubers, when walking home, or anywhere else.
Have a piece of advice that we missed? Sound off in the comments below.
