📚 Overseas Students’ Personal Safety Guide | 留学生海外人身安全防范指南
For young people studying abroad, independence brings new adventures and responsibilities. Personal safety is the foundation that allows you to explore, learn and grow with confidence. This guide covers essential practices to help you stay secure throughout your international study journey.
对海外求学的年轻人来说，独立意味着新的探索，也带来新的责任。人身安全是一切的基础，让你能够自信地学习、体验和成长。本指南将涵盖你在留学期间保持安全所必需的核心做法。
1. Understanding Your Surroundings | 认识你周围的环境
From the moment you arrive, map out your neighbourhood carefully. Take a walk during daylight hours and identify the nearest police station, hospital, pharmacy and grocery store. The sooner you build a mental map, the more naturally you will move around with confidence.
从抵达的那一刻起，就要仔细摸清你所在的街区。在白天步行，找到最近的警察局、医院、药店和超市。越早建立心理地图，你就越能自然而自信地出行。
Always know which streets are well-lit and which areas to avoid after dark. Ask your university’s international student office or local students for insight on neighbourhoods that may have higher crime rates or are unsafe late at night.
始终要知道哪些街道照明充足，哪些区域在天黑后需要避开。向学校国际学生办公室或当地学生了解哪些街区犯罪率较高或深夜不安全。
2. Secure Accommodation | 住宿安全
Whether you live in a dormitory, a shared apartment or a homestay, lock your doors and windows every time you leave, even if just for a few minutes. Use deadbolts and window locks if available, and never hide a spare key outside under obvious objects.
无论你住在宿舍、合租公寓还是寄宿家庭，每次离开时都要锁好门窗，哪怕只是离开几分钟。如有插销和窗锁一定要使用，绝不要把备用钥匙藏在门外显眼的物品下面。
If you are renting privately, check that smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms are in working order. Ensure the building has a fire escape route and that you understand how to exit in an emergency. Avoid ground-floor apartments with easy window access from the street.
如果是私人租房，要检查烟雾探测器和一氧化碳报警器是否正常工作。确认建筑有消防逃生通道，并且你明白紧急情况下如何撤离。尽量避免租住街边窗户容易进入的一楼公寓。
When letting a repair person or delivery driver in, verify their identity through a peephole or video doorbell. A simple chain lock while partially opening the door gives you an extra moment to assess the situation.
让维修工或快递员进屋时，要通过猫眼或可视门铃核实身份。开门时扣上挂链锁，能给你多几秒评估情况的时间。
3. Safe Travel Practices | 出行安全
Use licensed taxi services or reputable ride-sharing apps instead of accepting rides from unmarked vehicles. Before getting in, match the number plate, car model and driver’s photo with the information on your app. Share your trip status with a friend you trust.
乘坐有牌照的出租车或信誉良好的网约车，不要上无标识的车辆。上车前，核对车牌、车型和司机照片是否与App信息一致。将行程状态分享给你信任的朋友。
On public transport, sit near the driver or in designated safety zones if travelling late. Keep your bag on your lap and avoid falling asleep. Be discreet with your phone and wallet, particularly when the doors are about to open or close, as that is when snatch thefts often occur.
深夜乘坐公共交通工具时，尽量靠近司机或坐在指定安全区域。把包放在腿上，不要打瞌睡。使用手机和钱包时要低调，尤其是在车门即将开关的时刻，因为那时候最容易发生抢夺。
Walking alone at night should be avoided whenever possible. Stick to well-lit main roads, walk facing oncoming traffic, and carry a personal alarm or whistle. Remove headphones so you remain fully aware of footsteps or approaching vehicles.
尽量避免深夜独自步行。要走照明良好的大路，迎着车流方向行走，并随身携带报警器或哨子。取下耳机，让自己能清楚地听见脚步声或靠近的车辆声响。
4. Personal Belongings Protection | 个人财物保护
Keep your passport, residence permit and other important documents in a secure location, such as a locked drawer or safe. Carry only photocopies or digital images for daily identification unless the original is specifically required.
将护照、居留许可等重要证件存放在安全的地方，比如上锁的抽屉或保险柜。日常仅携带复印件或电子扫描件用于身份证明，除非明确要求出示原件。
When withdrawing cash from an ATM, shield the keypad and be aware of your environment. Use machines inside banks or well-monitored areas rather than isolated street-side kiosks. Split your money into different pockets so you never expose all your cash at once.
在ATM取款时，要遮挡键盘并留意周围环境。使用银行内部或监控良好的机具，而不要使用偏僻的街边取款亭。将现金分开放在不同口袋，避免一次性暴露所有钱财。
5. Online Safety and Scams | 网络安全与诈骗防范
International students are frequent targets for phishing emails and scam calls that claim to be from immigration authorities or Chinese embassies. No legitimate official will ever demand immediate payment by phone or threatening messages. Always verify through official websites and contact numbers you look up yourself.
国际学生经常成为钓鱼邮件和诈骗电话的目标，对方常冒充移民局或中国大使馆。任何真实的官员都不会通过电话威胁要求立即转账。务必通过自己查找的官方网站和电话号码进行核实。
Be careful about sharing your live location or daily routines on social media. Burglars and scammers can piece together information from posts to know when you are away from home. Adjust your privacy settings so only close friends can see your updates.
在社交媒体上分享实时位置或每日行程时要小心。窃贼和诈骗分子可能从你的发帖中拼凑出信息，知道你何时不在家。调整隐私设置，仅让好友看到你的动态更新。
6. Social Situations and Night Safety | 社交场合与夜间安全
When attending parties or gatherings, go with friends you trust and agree in advance that you will leave together. Never leave your drink unattended, and if you feel unexpectedly dizzy or disoriented, alert someone you trust immediately and seek help.
参加聚会或社交活动时，要和信任的朋友一起前往，并提前约定一起离开。不要让饮料离开自己的视线，如果突然感到头晕或意识模糊，立即告诉你可信任的人并寻求帮助。
Avoid accepting open drinks from strangers or punch bowls where you cannot see the source. Stick to sealed bottles or watch your drink being poured directly in front of you. If you must temporarily leave your drink, discard it.
不要接受陌生人递来的已开盖饮品，也不要喝看不见内容来源的潘趣酒。坚持饮用密封瓶装饮料，或看着饮料在你面前现倒。如果不得不暂时离开，那杯饮料就别再喝了。
Know your limits with alcohol. Intoxication makes you an easier target for theft, assault or risky decisions. Eat a proper meal beforehand, and pace your drinking by alternating with water. Always carry enough cash or a charged phone to arrange a safe ride home.
要清楚自己的酒量。醉酒会让你更容易成为盗窃、侵害或危险决策的目标。喝酒前要吃饱，通过不时喝水来减慢饮酒速度。随身带够车钱或充满电的手机，以便安排安全的回家方式。
7. Emergency Response and Contacts | 紧急应对与联系方式
Memorise and store the local emergency number (112 in many European countries, 999 in the UK, 000 in Australia, 911 in the US and Canada). Save your university security hotline, international student office number and the nearest police station number in your phone contacts.
熟记并保存当地紧急求助电话号码（许多欧洲国家是112，英国是999，澳大利亚是000，美国和加拿大是911）。将你所在大学的安全热线、国际学生办公室号码以及最近的警察局电话存入手机通讯录。
| Country/Region | Emergency Number | Chinese Embassy/Consulate Emergency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 999 or 112 | +44-20-74368294 (consular protection) |
| United States | 911 | +1-202-4952266 (consular protection) |
| Australia | 000 | +61-2-62283906 (consular protection) |
| Canada | 911 | +1-613-7893434 (consular protection) |
Practise what to say in a simple emergency call script in the local language: ‘My name is… I am at… I need police/ambulance/fire.’ Keep a card in your wallet with your address, emergency contacts and any medical conditions written in English and the local language.
练习用当地语言拨打紧急电话的简单话术：“我叫……，我在……，我需要警察/救护车/消防”。在钱包里放一张卡片，用英文和当地语言写明你的住址、紧急联系人和任何健康状况。
8. Health and Mental Well-being | 健康与心理健康
Register with a local doctor as soon as you settle in, and understand how your health insurance works for routine visits and emergencies. Keep a small first-aid kit with bandages, antiseptic, pain relief and any personal prescriptions. Know where the nearest 24-hour pharmacy is located.
安顿下来后尽快在当地注册家庭医生，并弄清楚你的医疗保险在日常就诊和急诊时如何运作。备一个小急救箱，放上创可贴、消毒水、止痛药和个人处方药。还要知道最近的24小时药店在哪里。
Loneliness and culture shock can lower your awareness of danger and lead to poor decision-making. Stay connected with supportive friends and family, but also build local networks through student societies or sports clubs. Mental well-being is an essential component of personal safety.
孤独和文化冲击会降低你对危险的警觉，导致决策失误。既要和能支持你的亲友保持联系，也要通过学生社团或运动俱乐部建立当地社交网络。心理健康是人身安全的重要组成部分。
9. Legal Rights and Consular Assistance | 法律权利与领事协助
Familiarise yourself with the basic laws of the host country, particularly around alcohol consumption, drug possession, renting rights and traffic regulations. Ignorance of the law is never accepted as a valid excuse, and a minor offence can jeopardise your visa status.
熟悉所在国的基本法律，特别是关于饮酒、毒品持有、租房权利和交通规则的规定。不懂法律绝不被认为是正当借口，一次轻微的违法行为都可能威胁到你的签证身份。
If you are stopped by the police, stay calm, keep your hands visible and ask whether you are free to leave. You have the right to contact your consulate. Save the Chinese Embassy’s consular protection hotline in your phone and email yourself a copy of your passport and visa.
如果被警察拦下，要保持冷静，双手放在可见位置，询问自己是否可以离开。你有权联系本国领事馆。把中国大使馆的领事保护热线存入手机，并将护照和签证扫描件电邮给自己备份。
10. Cultural Adaptation and Confidence | 文化适应与自信建立
A confident, aware appearance can often deter potential offenders. Walk with purpose, keep your head up and scan your environment without looking nervous. Practice saying firmly and loudly in the local language phrases such as ‘Leave me alone’ or ‘I don’t know you’ if needed.
自信警觉的外表常常能阻吓潜在的侵害者。行走时要目的明确，抬头向前，自然扫视周围而不显紧张。练习用当地语言坚定大声地说出“别烦我”或“我不认识你”之类的话，以备不时之需。
Learn about local customs and social etiquette so you can blend in more smoothly. Adapting to the culture does not mean abandoning your own identity, but it reduces unwanted attention and helps you build trust with neighbours and classmates. Safety grows when you are part of a community, not an isolated outsider.
了解当地风俗和社交礼仪，让自己能更顺畅地融入环境。文化适应并不意味着放弃自我认同，而是能减少不必要的注意，帮助你与邻居和同学建立信任。当你成为社区的一份子而非孤立的外来者时，安全感会随之增长。
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