My friend, I would gladly explain to your parents that these areas are actually exceptionally safe, even by US standards. I hope they will let you go. This is i

My friend, I would gladly explain to your parents that these areas are actually exceptionally safe, even by US standards. I hope they will let you go. This is in a more rural area of Massachusetts. I am sure your parents have heard horror stories of incidents happening in the US lately, but Hampshire College is not in an unsafe area. Good luck!