SAFETY DURING STUDY ABROAD
Many students are concerned with safety in Europe. Please rest assured that the film. “Taken” was a fantasy and that the reality is far more comforting. The statistical truth is that violent crime is almost non-existent in France and Italy, especially when compared to Miami and US. For 2009, the homicide rate per 100,000 in Italy is 1, France is 1.4, US is 5, and Miami is 7. Statistics from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (http://www.unodc.org/unodc/index.html )
The one crime students should especially be aware of is pickpocketing. This is prevalent in areas frequented by tourists and on public transport. Males, keep your wallet in your front pocket; females keep your bag closed, and in front of you. Never put anything valuable in a backpack.
Just be aware of your surroundings.
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John William Bailly 09 February 2019
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