Basic principles of security.
- Outsmart pickpockets and thieves: be aware of your surroundings and stay alert.
- Leave valuables at home and keep items like your camera or smartphone in hand or safely tucked away.
- Make sure your cell phone is charged. You definitely need to send an apologetic text in the event that you're running late.
It’s always a good idea to be aware of your surroundings and take basic precautions. Here’s a few suggestions:
Save emergency numbers to your phone.These include 065 (ambulance), 068 (fire), 060 (police); and contacts for your health insurance, internship, and MISTI.
Pay attention to how people around you act and dress, and try to follow their example. It's good to maintain a limited profile so that you don't fall into the "clueless tourist" stereotype!