In order to ensure personal safety and of one’s belongings, all international students should keep in mind the following points whilst studying on campus.

Protecting Oneself Against Common Safety Issues

·Students should ensure the safety of their personal belongings. Do not carry around large amounts of money. Take appropriate care of important items such as passports, admission notices, phones, laptops and wallets.

·Be aware of telephone scams. Do not give information to unknown people by phone, text, WeChat or online. Do not transfer money or write checks to unknown accounts or individuals.

·Pay attention to information safety. Do not carelessly disclose information about one’s personal or familial status, or bank account.

·If necessary, the police can be contacted via phone by calling 110.

Paying Attention to Traffic Safety and Obeying Traffic Regulations

·Do not ride in unlicensed vehicles, or with unfamiliar individuals

·The university does not encourage students or parents to drive cars into the university and students are not able to be provided with the required motorized vehicle pass in campus. Motorized vehicles are forbidden from entering the student dormitory road. The university promotes the use of green transport and does not recommend students to purchase electric vehicles and scooters.

·The primary mode of on-campus transportation is by bicycle (either personal bicycles or share bikes). Bicycles should be locked after use. When walking or cycling on campus, please use the pavement or lanes for non-motorized vehicles. Do not perform dangerous traffic stunts such as riding against the traffic flow or speeding up and turning without signaling.

Awareness of Dormitory Safety and Preventing Theft or Fire

·Do not leave large amounts of cash, student cards, keys or other important and valuable objects out in one’s room. Either keep them safely locked away or on one’s person.

·Obey dormitory regulations. When leaving a student dormitory room or resting inside a dormitory, lock the windows and door and do not let others remain inside. When entering a dormitory building, make sure that others do not sneak in behind. Take an active role to prevent the renting out of dormitory rooms by reporting such situations to the building staff or security staff.

·Be careful when using electricity inside the dormitory. The connecting, disconnecting, or pulling of electrical wires is strictly forbidden. It is forbidden to use electrical devices that go against regulations, such as open flames like candles or mosquito-repellant incense. Smoking in the dormitories is forbidden. Take care to prevent any potential fires from occurring. Become familiar with dormitory emergency exits and evacuation routes. When there is a fire, promptly raise the alarm and exit the building.

Avoiding Injuries Whilst Exercising

·Avoid strenuous exercise and stay hydrated. Rest when feeling tired, hungry or uncomfortable. When exercising, dress according to the season and time of day.

·Those with illnesses should choose exercise methods that suit their physical condition.

·To avoid injury, do warm-up exercises beforehand and recovery exercises afterward and choose suitable exercise equipment.

·If one becomes injured during exercise, stop exercising and rest sufficiently. Recovery exercises should be performed until the injury has healed. If necessary, see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Staying Safe Whilst Shopping Online

·When choosing a specific online shopping website to use, first compare information such as volume of trade and customer reviews. Businesses that have a physical store, or a seven-day returns policy can better guarantee customer rights and are more reliable.

·Use third-party payment platforms to minimize the risk of transaction issues. Keep hold of proof of transactions, such as records of communication, delivery numbers and evidence of payments.

·After receiving the purchased item, open and inspect the package immediately. If the product and its advertisement does not match or there is a problem with its quality, then the recipient has the right to reject the delivery. If there is the option, do not click ‘confirm delivery’ (确认收货) if the item has not yet arrived or is unsatisfactory.

Note:this section of information is from Tsinghua University’s Student Safety Handbook.