Why didn't you just go to France?

This seemed to be the concern on many peoples minds when I informed them how excited I was to be living in West Africa for four months.  The truth is, I am 21 years old and frankly think that I am too young to be playing it safe.  I wanted the ultimate study abroad experience, basically.  Senegal is an incredibly interesting and colorful city with one of the most stable governments in all of Africa.

9 Travel Safety Tips that Save You Money while Studying Abroad

One of the biggest concerns of students today is keeping themselves  - and their belongings – safe when travelling. But did you know that some common safety tips can actually help save you money along the way?

 Below, is a list of top tips  that will help keep you safe while saving you money, wherever it is in the world you decide to go and whether or not you require cheap car hire: