Spring Break
With spring break just around the corner, it is important to know that all UW–Madison students are not jetting off to sun-soaked beach destinations. The majority will be working, going home, visiting friends, or participating in a volunteer or service project.
If your student is planning to travel, here are some safety tips to consider:
- Make sure you (or other friends or family members) are informed about where your student will be vacationing, including departure and return times. Ask that your student call upon arrival and return.
- Carry the minimum amount of cash and credit or bank cards.
- Have an honest conversation about alcohol. Recommend that your student learn about the alcohol laws of his or her destination. Encourage responsibility and moderation.
- Travel together and stay together; always use the buddy system.
- Remind your student to remain aware of surroundings and use common sense. Emphasize safety on balconies, being careful about sun exposure and dehydration, locking the hotel room door, and not swimming alone.