If you haven’t already, you should be aware of the following: your bank’s international billing fee, the current exchange rate between your home country and the country you’re relocating to, and the monetary system of your new home.
For example, when I was in America, it took me a long time to adjust to their coin system, and it was humiliating at times when I was rummaging around in my wallet to find the correct coins. So learn the system so you don’t become “that person.”
Emergency phone number
Of course, we all know the emergency numbers for various countries, so that’s not what I’m referring to. (Note: If you don’t already know it, learn the emergency phone number for the nation you’re moving to.) What I’m referring to is your school’s/college’s/emergency university’s number, so you may contact someone if you get lost or something happens to you at the airport after arriving.
To be fully prepared, write down the emergency number on a piece of paper and have it in your luggage in case something happens to your phone.
Electronic gadgets
Phones and laptops, on the other hand, are critical need, as most schools and universities nowadays are becoming more electronic by incorporating Google and other learning tools into their systems. You won’t be able to type up that 1,000-word essay on your phone screen or prepare a presentation on your tablet if you don’t have a laptop.
Make sure you are familiar with your school/course and that you have the necessary electronic equipment.
Homesickness and culture shock
Many of my friends suffered culture shock when they first began studying abroad, and many of my friends are homesick during the academic year. By following the first tip, you should be able to prevent culture shock. Unexpected circumstances, on the other hand, may serve as a wake-up call, forcing you to adapt.
To accomplish so, keep an open and optimistic attitude about what’s going on around you and ask for aid. Don’t isolate yourself and wait for someone to come to you. You must accept responsibility for yourself now that you are a young adult.
In terms of homesickness, I’ve never felt it because – well, I’m not sure why. So, based on my observations of others, bring some food from your own country and phone your parents on a frequent basis. Remember that no matter how much you miss home, your next vacation is only around the corner, so enjoy your time abroad since you’ll miss it when it’s gone.
