I think it is a good idea. Keep the limit reasonable. Read: small.
Pay it off each time you use it.
Keep your parents in the loop of your business end of things.
Walk by hawkers that edge the campus at the start of semesters. Ignore them. They hawk credit cards, cell phone packages, magazines, etc. You should already have your system of support in place and working for you on your first day in class.
I'd like to talk about
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a. dorm room -
securing your belongings. After a couple of months of being lulled into a false sense of security, the student doesn't lock the room or put things away and the things walk off.
b. late night treks across campus - buddy system - never alone.
That is for safety not for any other reason.
c. establish a pharmacy and an easy access to one. Nothing like being away from home and getting some kind of crud -
d. let friends and family know when you need a care package or a little pick me up. Loneliness is nothing to ignore or be embarrassed by. Deal with it as it comes up - and as has been said, do not hole up in your room.
