Many of you will be new to the area, so it’s important that you look after yourself while you get familiar with your surroundings.
Know yourself and your neighbourhood
- Be sensible when drinking alcohol and know your limits.
- Avoid leaving your drink unattended to stop opportunists.
- If you see anything suspicious when you’re out, report it to venue staff or the police.
- Plan how you’re getting home, who you’ll be going with and look after your friends.
- If you’re walking home, make sure you’re not alone and stick to well-lit areas.
- Only use licensed taxis.
- Keep your mobile on you, make sure it’s charged, and it has data and call minutes that you can use if you need to.
Don't regret your night out
Alcohol can affect your judgment and make you do things you wouldn’t normally do. While we know you want to enjoy all the social aspects of being a student, don’t end up doing something that you may regret.
You’re more likely to commit a crime when you’ve had a few drinks. Know when to stop.
Getting into a fight because you’ve drunk too much could lead to injury of yourself or others, or even worse, and may lead to a criminal record. It’s always safer to walk away from a confrontation.
Any cautions or prosecutions are kept on police records and could affect your future career plans, as some jobs may require a criminal record check. For example, roles in the army, police and navy, or jobs such as teacher, doctor, social worker, etc.
Always plan how you are going to get home and look after your friends. Don’t end your night full of regret.