August 14, 2016 3 min read
The prospect ofstudying abroad as aninternational studentis certainly an exciting one! Think of all the experiences you’ll have: meeting new friends from all over the world, exploring new places, and indulging in all the local food – all in the name of education.
But before you hop on that plane, you’ve got to conquer the challenge that ispacking to study abroadfor the first time. To help you from feeling too overwhelmed, we’ve created thisinternational student checklist that will help youprepare to study abroad.
Standard items
Clothing
*Bring clothes that are easily layered for various climate conditions, do not need ironing, can be drip-dried, and are comfortable and durable. Do check your program if there are special dressing requirements.
Toiletries
*Don’t forget your adaptor if you’re bringing a hair straightener/blow dryer
**Unless you’re loyal to the brands you use, you can easily find your other toiletry needs when you arrive
Luggage
Electronics and gadgets
*Research and buy the type of adapters you need to bring before leaving. You can checkthe types of plugs, and the ones supported by thedifferent countries.
Money
ISIC card – Available in over 130 countries, you can get it for an affordable price,gaining discounts to products and services like software licenses and cinema access, to bookstores, public transport, cafés and eateries.
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