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Living Abroad Tips
Studying abroad is one of the biggest things you can do as a student.
But even though it can be a hugely positive experience, surviving your first year abroad isn’t the easiest thing to do.
There may be language barriers, money issues, and differences in teaching styles that might make it harder to settle in.
To help you through this difficult period, I have prepared a list of five tips for surviving your year abroad.
Learn how to do things independently
Maybe you are used to having everything done for you. Can you do laundry? Can you cook? What about doing the dishes? If you don’t do these things yourself, you had better start learning how to do them today, otherwise you will have a very rough time abroad.
Don’t miss a chance to make new friends
Try not to skip the orientation week/freshers week as this is the best time to meet other new students and build friendships. Introduce yourself to as many people as possible, join a few clubs and find the international student network to speak to other students in the same boat as you. You will soon find that you have a good network of friends that you can study and socialise with.
Be Responsible
While it is important to make the most of all of the opportunities that come your way while studying abroad, it’s also important to behave responsibly. Try not to get into any situations that might get you in trouble or in harms way.
Study Hard
Studying is a really important part of university. Try to go to the library and form study groups with coursemates – this is a good way to bond with your coursemates and can help you to learn topics that you are finding particularly difficult.
While it is important to join societies and clubs, make sure that you don’t let studying fall by the wayside.
Avoid Overspending
Education abroad is expensive and sometimes your student loan will not be enough. The last thing you want, therefore, is an unnecessary expenditure. Take the time to draw up a budget and to think about where you want to spend your money.
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