This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SMU chapter.
- Stay Hydrated. Whether you are hitting the slopes or the rays, both environments maximize the effects of alcohol. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Plus it will help ease the hangover!
- Buddy System. Go and leave every place with a designated friend. Not the creepy guy at the bar that seems nice, but the girlfriends you actually came with.
- Safe Sex. 1 in 5 college students have an STD. Enough said.
- Cash for emergency situations. Especially if you are going out of the country and your card may be declined, having cash on hand is extremely important. However, do not carry too much and be sure not to flaunt it. Â
- Identification. Make sure you have proper identification especially if you are going out of the country. Keep copies of your passport and itinerary. You may also want to have insurance information readily available.Â
- Transportation. Make sure it is a licensed ride and never go alone. Pre-arranged transportation is a great idea although not always practical.Â
- Communication. Always let people know where you are going.Â
- Have a Plan. Just in case you stray from the group have phone numbers, a charged phone and a plan ahead of time on where you will meet.
- Research. Understand the laws, the customs and the land. You do not want to spend your break in jail so make sure you know what your limits are. Also being familiar with the location will help you in any situation, good or bad.
- Limit expensive jewelry and clothes. We all want to look fabulous on Spring Break! However, you are better off not bringing things that you would be devastated if they were stolen or ruined. You wouldn’t want your spring break  ruined from losing your new Chanel bag!