 Dozens of students gathered in Boston University's College of Communication for the first ever staying safe conference for journalists. The event, organized by Professor Chris Daly, stressed reporter preparedness and the possibility of experiencing dangerous situations in the field. An idea very real to BU students in light of the Boston Marathon tragedy earlier this year. The faculty took that as a wake-up call. We recognized the need to give our students these talented, brave, driven student journalists some practical tools and training. The conference began with a video highlighting journalists who have found themselves in risky situations while doing their jobs, followed by a Skype interview with Com alumni. I did feel as safe as you can feel when you're that close to a dangerous person. Just before the floor opened up to questions from the audience, a panel of professors and professional journalists took the stage to share their experiences and advice. While many of the panelists stressed that it is impossible to be prepared for everything one may encounter in the field, students left feeling a bit more aware of the steps they need to take to stay safe. For BU TV, I'm Chelsea Glinsman.