How to Stay Safe On a Student Night Out

One of the most important things you can do on a night out is keep yourself safe. While it may be tempting to walk home alone after you’ve had one too many drinks, this isn’t the smartest idea. Particularly in bigger towns and cities where your walk home can be long, you don’t want to put yourself in a vulnerable situation.

Here’s how to stay safe on a night out in the town.



Stick together

Although you may have met your new best friend in the smoking area of the nightclub, it’s always best to stick with the group of friends you went out with. You don’t really know people you met five minutes ago, so if they’re offering drinks or inviting you back to their house for an after-party, you’re better off finding your friends again. They will look out for you and can make sure you get home safely at the end of the night.

Drink plenty of water

It can be difficult to keep track of how many drinks you’ve had, but at the very least, try and drink a glass of water between each alcoholic drink. This will stop you from getting drunk too quickly and help you have better control. You’ll thank yourself in the morning too as this can help you avoid a hangover.

Keep an eye on your drink

Drink spiking has become more common in recent years and all it takes is a second when you’re not looking for someone to place something in your drink. Try not to leave it out of your sight or keep your hand over the top of your cup. Better yet, stick to bottled drinks where the opening is very small. You should also avoid letting people hold your drinks unless you know and trust them.

Choose a taxi company you trust

When it’s time to go home, you should already have the number to call a taxi company that you’ve used before and trust. This way you can be sure that you will get home feeling safe. It’s also a good idea to share a taxi with your housemates or friends that live close to you so that you can all look out for each other.

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