College Administrative departments need to plan and prevent by taking the following safety measures.

On-Campus Safety Measures

• Have a good system in place for announcing emergencies.


• Be able to quickly shut down a college campus.


• Have the proper alarms and sirens in place.


• Be able to remotely lock down doors to buildings and halls.


• Be able to send a mass emergency text message and SMS warnings to all students and staff, as they happen.


• Place Locks on classroom doors, so students don't have to risk their lives by trying to wedge doors shut when a killer is on the loose.

Personal Safety

• Try not to walk alone, especially at night.


• Have a campus escort service in place, where someone can walk a student home, or provide a shuttle service.


• Make sure all areas of campus are well lit.


• Offer a help line for troubled students

Campus Police

• Have Security on foot patrol around campus.


• Maybe even post up one security guard per building or area of campus.


• Make safety a priority, rather than parking tickets.


• Keep close watch on those individuals with histories of violence and danger.

Dorm Room Security

• Install more sturdy and secure dorm room doors. Most are cheap and hollow.


• Have 24-hour dorm security.


• Don't let strangers in, only admit your own visitors to residence halls.


• Ensure all entrance doors are securely shut.

1. Stick to the typical College Diet


2. Don't buy new textbooks, instead use other cheaper methods.


3. Don't Drive - With everything you need within walking distance, there is no need to waste gas or lose that precious parking spot.


4. Don't use credit cards


5. Utilize Free Internet - Either from your school or other wireless connections in the area.


6. Manage Cell Phone minutes - go easy on your peak minutes to keep that bill lower. Maybe even start using cheaper VoIP services.


7. Get Scholarships to pay for tuition. The more College Scholarships you get, the less you'll have to spend.


8. Take the maximum allowed credits per quarter, and get most out of your tuition.


9. Student Discounts - Shop at stores and restaurants that give a student discount w/student ID.


10. Use school resources - Colleges have video equipment, computers, books, etc for your use.

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Best web 2.0 online tools for College

1. Box.net - Free online file storage and sharing. There is also a paid service as well, but a free account will give you 1GB of online storage.
2. Google Docs (Writley) - Free web-based word processor and spreadsheet, which allows you share and collaborate online. Why pay for Microsoft Office, when this is free?
3. Del.icio.us - Social Bookmarking tool. Let’s face it, in college you are going to be using more than one computer. Here your bookmarks are organized by your tag, all in one place.
4. Meebo - Allows you to access Instant Messengers from anywhere. Meebo is an AJAX-based chat client where you can use AIM, Google Talk, Yahoo, MSN Messenger, Jabber, ICQ, and more. No download is needed, so it's convenient when using different computers.
5. Flickr - share and organize your photos online.
6. Wikipedia - free online encyclopedia. Though it has been under debate as of late on whether it can be used as a valid reference in research. Many professors have banned students from using Wikipedia as a cited resource. Still, Wikipedia is a good tool for finding information quickly.
7. RateMyProfessor.com - Great way to check out prospective teachers.
8. Stu.dicio.us - Student organizer and social note taking tool where students can manage schedules, grades, to-do lists, collaborative notes and files. Also see MyNoteIt.
9. BackPack - Backpack is an all around great organizer including note taking, file storage, to-do lists, a calendar, and more.
10. YouTube/Google Video - great for storing your videos, viewing educational lectures and videos, and for killing time.

Other online tools you will need:

Google Language Translator: You can use this tool as a proxy, which means you can use it to access restricted sites on campus, in libraries, etc. To use the Google Proxy, just enter the url after: http://www.google.com/translate?langpair=en|en&u={your url here}

Online Payments: PayPal and Google Checkout - Pay fellow classmates and roommates easily.

Free Software

1. Gimp - Just like Adobe Photoshop, but free.


2. iTunes - organize your music, access podcasts and get your music on, of course.


3. Google Pack - A nice assortment of useful tools including Google Earth, Google Desktop, Google Talk and more!


4. IPTV - With your fast internet connection, you can watch TV on your computer. Check out the democracy player.


5. Skype - With this VoIP you can chat with your friends online for free.


6. Firefox with Google Toolbar - tabbed browsing, and it's safer to use than Internet Explorer.


7. OpenOffice - A free alternative to Microsoft Office with spreadsheets and word processing.


8. FileZilla - A free FTP program for transferring files between computers.


9. DivX - High quality Video Player.


10. Picasa - Share and Manage your photos.

These Ten Tips will help you in getting scholarships to pay for college:

1. Start ASAP and Apply Early - Many scholarships have early application deadlines, so don't miss out on these opportunities.


2. Search Locally - A local scholarship is probably your best chance for getting a College Scholarship. There are special scholarships just for locals, meaning it will be less competitive, as there are usually less applicants. Local Banks, Grocery Stores, clubs, businesses, organizations, and churches are all potential sources for community scholarships.

   Also check State-funded scholarships. States have lots of money to disperse when it comes to providing education.



3. Read the Requirements - Make sure you are eligible right from the start, so you’re not wasting your time. Also, never pay to apply for a scholarship, these are usually scams.


4. Follow Instructions Carefully - Any errors right off the bat can get your scholarship application easily denied. Proofread it. Have someone else proofread it.


5. Neatly Presentable, Neatly Packaged - Send the Scholarship Application via Certified mail or better yet, FedEx, making your application look professional and stand out from others.


6. Communicate - Make sure the application is right. If you are not sure about something in the scholarship application, don't hesitate to ask.


7. Check School Specific Scholarships - Check with the college you would like to attend. Usually there are many school-specific scholarships available. This alone may be able to help you in your school decision making.


8. Visit a financial counselor at your School - A financial counselor may be able to lead you to scholarships you don't know about, or that aren't listed on the web. Find Scholarships that aren't very competitive by applying for ones that are not heavily advertised.


9. Be Active, Stay Active - Being in a sports team, club or some type of community service will always better your chances at receiving a college scholarship.


10. Maintain your GPA - Keep your grades up. A higher GPA will make you eligible for more scholarships, on top of increasing your chances of receiving funds.