How To Win At Jailbreak: 10 Top Tips

How To Win At Jailbreak: 10 Top Tips
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Jailbreak is all about doing things your parents told you not to in the name of raising money for charity.

The basic aim is to get as far away from your start point as possible within a certain amount of time and without spending any money, with some students making it halfway across the world if they’re creative enough.

In 2013 a group of Warwick students made it to Lithuania, while this year some Cambridge students secured plane tickets to Dubai. As one of the highest earning events of the year for university charity fundraising, Jailbreak is hugely popular amongst students and is a highlight of many university experiences.

If you’re planning on taking the leap and need some tips from those who’ve been successful before then take a look at these.

Jailbreak: Top ten tips
1. Choose your team wisely(01 of10)
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Your team are arguably the most important part of your Jailbreak adventure, so having a good one is crucial. Remember that you’ll be spending up to three days together, and this isn’t going to be a journey without bumps. Any small tensions there are at the beginning will be unbearable by the end, so don’t sign up if you’re not going to get along. Jailbreaking with any kind of romantic interest is not advisable: this will not be a pretty trip. (credit:VladislavMakarov via Getty Images)
2. Choose your charity and know it well(02 of10)
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The more passionate about your chosen charity you are, the harder you’ll push to get the cash. Equally, it’s important to know about your charity so that you can tell the people you meet about it. If you’re asking for a lift but know nothing about the charity you’re raising money for does then you could lose it. And you’ll look very very silly. (credit:J.A. Bracchi via Getty Images)
3. Have a vague plan(03 of10)
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Knowing how to get to airports or ferries is probably a good idea so that you’re not completely lost when you get there, and doing some research in advance of where you’d like to go is probably advisable. (credit:PhotoAlto/Odilon Dimier via Getty Images)
4. Scrap your plan(04 of10)
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Really, though, your plan is probably not going to be stuck to in any way, shape or form. Don’t bother doing too much research, just know the basics, be prepared to be flexible and get creative. (credit:Natalie Young via Getty Images)
5. Wear sensible clothes(05 of10)
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Remember that you could be going anywhere so pack appropriately. The likelihood is that you’ll be spending a lot of time outside, so bring a coat, but don’t forget your swimwear just incase you’re lucky enough to get somewhere exotic. Leave some room for food, though – supermarkets may be few and far between further on in your journey. (credit:Image Source via Getty Images)
6. Bring a white board and pens(06 of10)
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With an adjustable sign you’ll be able to attract drivers going to particular locations who might be more likely to pick you up. Don’t be too specific, though – you might not get anywhere! (credit:Seb Oliver via Getty Images)
7. Know the rules(07 of10)
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Not only will your university have it’s own rules on remembering to check in and arranging transport before leaving, but you need to know the law surrounding hitch hiking. Hitch hiking is prohibited on motorways, slip roads and some dual carriage ways and jumping on trains to avoid fares is also illegal. Do your research - you don't to be arrested or worse, disqualified. (credit:Yuri_Arcurs via Getty Images)
8. Flights are gold dust(08 of10)
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If you can get a ticket on a flight then you’re doing well – this is obviously the fastest way to get as far away as possible. Just beware that you’ll probably be paying to get home, so beg for a return ticket or don’t go too far if you can’t afford to get back! (credit:Photo by Andrew Xu via Getty Images)
9. Trust your instincts(09 of10)
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If you don’t feel safe getting into a car or truck then don’t. Stay together, make decisions jointly and don’t take risks just to get ahead. (credit:Emil Pozar via Getty Images)
10. Stay positive(10 of10)
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Keep smiling and make memories – you’ll come back with some hilarious stories and you’ll never forget your Jailbreak experience, wherever you end up. (credit:Philip and Karen Smith via Getty Images)