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Personal Security
It is only natural that one of your first thoughts will be towards safety when overseas. Most people think American cities are full of crime. As parent you have to keep in mind that this is mostly created by the movie and television industries, the major cities in the US are not more dangerous as the big cities in Europe. Another advantage is that most universities are located in smaller towns.
The universities mostly have their own security, especially on the campus.
However, it is always worth checking what services each institution's International Student Office provides. Most university campuses have security staff or police that patrol throughout the day and night. As a normal precaution for any visitor to the US we do not encourage late night travel alone. Many campuses have an escort service that will pick students up and drive or walk the students to any other destination on or around campus. These services are usually free to students and operate through the early hours of the morning. Most institutions have emergency call boxes located around campus to directly access police emergency lines. Find out what security services are offered on your child's campus and make sure they call an escort when needed or walk with a friend.
In case of an emergency when your child is abroad it is extremely important that your child does not leave home without having as many reliable means of contact as possible.
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