I cannot stress enough how important it is to be safe while you are abroad. There are so many things that could go wrong and you have to prepare for all of them. Before studying abroad we had a meeting to discuss these kinds of situations-- including what to do and what not to do. It is scary at first because you think of the absolute worst happening. But once you are there, it is much more relaxing because you are taking in the beauty of this new place and not only worrying about your safety.
Of course you should always be aware of your surroundings. Do not go somewhere that does not look safe. You should be able to point these places out.
Do not walk around with your phone in your hand or a map. You WILL look like a tourist and the locals will spot you out as someone who is easy to steal from or mess with.
Don't disrespect the locals.
Have a sense of where you are at all times.
Do not carry a huge purse or bag. There are people who will come and slice the bottom of it so that everything falls out and to your knowledge, you still have the bag on your back or shoulders.
Have a buddy with you at all times.
Be careful about the food. You do not want to get sick while you are on vacation. If you are not sure what it is-- just ask. If you do not think it looks appetizing and that it will upset your stomach-- do not eat it.
Do not buy things that you cannot take back on the plane with you, or that is illegal in the United States. They might not let you cross the boarder.
Do not lose your passport. Keep it on you at all times because you never know when you might be asked for it by a police or guard.
Have fun but make sure you are doing it in a safe way!
If you are going to travel alone, here is an article that you can look at for tips. I have personally never done it, so I cannot give you any of my experience. http://travel.aarp.org/articles-tips/articles/info-09-2012/single-trip-safety-tips-theft.html
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