Personal Safety

Advise a roommate or friend of your plans in the evening or weekends.
After visiting with friends, call them when you arrive home to let them know you are safe.
If you are planning to be away from school or home for extended days or over the weekends, let someone know. Leave phone numbers or addresses of your destination.
Exchange phone numbers and e-mail addresses only with people you trust
It is not advisable to walk out alone at night. Stay in well-lit areas, take a taxi, go with a friend or ask homestay members to take you.
Do not arrange to meet individuals from Internet connections.
Do not give your address or phone number to people you don't know.
Do not talk to people you are not comfortable with. Walk or run away. Yell and scream loudly.
Know where you are in the city, i.e. Burnaby, Vancouver etc. Know your destination. Be aware of street names and numbers and buildings.
Remember that Vancouver is a safe city, but it is a big city, so use your judgment. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, trust your feelings.
Call 911 if you have any emergency and the police number in your community if you have non-emergency concerns.