Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896
April 21, 2026
April 21, 2026 | Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896

1. Do not walk around by yourself at night. There are emergency blue lights around, but you really don't want to use them.

2. Make use of the escort services. Remember the number (410) 516-8777. Baltimore is not the safest city at night

3. Know where the blue lights are located. Security guards are supposed to rescue you within 10 seconds. Don't attempt it, you will get fined!

4. Make sure you know the people you are with. It sounds silly but trust me, when you're having fun (i.e. drunk), you can forget.

5. If you go off-campus, always have cab fare back. Anywhere within 1-mile radius of the campus, call the shuttle.

6. Never leave your drink unattended at a party. We all know the Snow White story, it could be in drinks too.

7. Always make sure someone else is aware of where you are. Yes you're a college student, but no harm done, isn't it?

8. Don't even think about fighting when you get mugged. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask for it.

9. Watch out for the shadier neighborhoods. You could be potentionally in an I Know What You Did Last Summer scenario.

10. Don't forget your house keys! Your roommate will hate you if you come back at 4 a.m. and wake him/her up for the door.


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