Be Safe in Your New Apartment

July is a big month for moving -- at least for students. One thing that many grad students forget to consider when evaluating apartments is safety. Having grown up in NYC (where I still live) and attended graduate school in the Bronx, I've always tried to keep safety and security in mind when scouting places to live. Sandra Clockedile, About's Guide to Apartment Living/Rental, discusses how to evaluate security while apartment shopping. Print out the bullet-pointed list and carry it with you on your next apartment-shopping trip.