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In college, alcohol is ever-present. So are parties. So it is no surprise you will be attending parties where alcohol is present and sometimes even drugs--- not-so-nice people can attempt to put something in your soda or beer when you're unaware.

Don't ever leave your drink unattended-- keep your palm over the open end of your cup or bottle when you're not drinking. It's very easy to slip something into a drink and it happens at all kinds of parties and bars.

Don't ever leave a party without the people you came with. Don't rely on that nice stranger you met tonight to drive you home. You don't know him, you don't know how much he has had to drink and you should look out for your safety as well as the safety of the girls you arrived with by having fun and staying together-- as well as making sure you all get home together.

If one of your friends has too much to drink, don't leave her alone to sleep it off--- be there for her in case she chokes or needs to go to the hospital.

To learn more about responsibile alcohol management, get involved with your Greek System's GAMMA unit.

Also, use common sense. Don't walk alone at night-- and if you must, walk in well-lit areas with your keys out.

If you have to walk to your car alone at night, walk fast and in a lit area with your keys out. Immediately get in your car, lock the doors and drive. Don't sit around getting settled. College is a fun environment with nice and safe people, but the occasional bad person can wander onto campus.

Most campuses offer a Self-Defense for Women course. Take it or encourage your chapter to hold a member workshop on self defense. A few common-sense strategies could help save your life or the life of a loved one!