I will study abroad at a private high school in Vancouver in September and am struggling with what stationery to bring.

First of all, it is related to study, which is to bring a Chinese-English translator such as Kuaiyitong. All stationery can be bought here, and the price is not expensive. When the time comes, tell me which district you live in, and I will tell you where to buy it more conveniently and cheaply.

For mathematics, of course you need a computer with "function arithmetic", which is not expensive to buy here.

** Note: If you want to go to college after finishing this private high school in the future, you must go to a provincial (public) university. Otherwise, you won’t be able to apply for a work permit after graduation, and you won’t be able to stay and find a job. You must know that as long as you can stay and work for two years after graduation, you can apply for "independent immigration."

In addition, if you are used to using some "self-defense" Chinese patent medicines in China, you can bring some with you. What colds, diarrhea, colds, medicinal oils, etc.

You can buy Tylenol (to treat colds and flu) and Centrum (vitamins) in Vancouver. There is also a stomach medicine called Mylenta, which is sold in supermarkets. From my experience, it is the best (to treat stomach gas and acidity). Good stomach medicine.

The weather in Vancouver starts to get colder in October, so you should bring more warm clothes because they are more expensive here than in China.

The following is a question I once answered from another student about what clothes to bring when coming to Vancouver. Here it is for your reference.

Vancouver is the city with the best climate in Canada. The coldest is -10°C (a few days) and the hottest is 36°C (mostly for 1 month in summer, and only in the middle and afternoon every year). , it is still cool in the morning and evening).

In winter ~ spring, if you are active in urban areas, don’t wear sweatshirts or sweatpants underneath. Otherwise, if you are in a heating environment (available everywhere), there is a high chance that the heat will make you sweat and itch. In Canada, we are accustomed to wearing thick coats that can be taken off at any time. When entering a heated environment, you can take them off and hold them in your hands. There are many cloudy and rainy days in winter, so outerwear (preferably waterproof) should be worn with a hood, which is convenient and does not require an umbrella. A sweater cannot "block the wind", so it would be better to add another piece that can "block the wind and rain".

It is best to bring hats and gloves, as they are more expensive there.

Early spring is also relatively foggy and rainy. The temperature is similar to winter in southern China, and sometimes there is some snow, so warm clothing is essential.

There are not many opportunities to use snow boots, and those that are anti-slip are more commonly used. However, you may feel uncomfortable when running into a heated environment wearing snow boots.

Although there is less rain in summer, the "hot" period is not long, and it is only mid-to-afternoon. When the wind blows or people are in the shade, it feels cool. However, the days are long and the nights are short, and the sunshine is even more severe. Long-sleeved clothes (if you are not afraid of the heat), sun umbrellas, hats, etc. are required. Don't wear jeans all the time, it's not good for your health. (Same for men and women)

It’s best if your shoes are easy to take off and put on, because you have to take off your shoes when you go to other people’s (and your own) homes, and shoe covers are not popular there.

Autumn is my favorite, neither cold nor hot. If you are afraid of the wind, just wear a windproof coat. But be aware that it may feel cold outside in the morning and evening.

In fact, the feeling of hot and cold depends on each person’s physical constitution. You cannot rely solely on other people’s opinions, let alone the habits of local white people. It is recommended that you stick to the above and add some warm-weather clothes, because the prices there are higher and taxes are added.

If you have any other questions and need help, you can email me at enprosy@gmail.com. I will also return to Vancouver in mid-October.

Wish you a safe journey!

+ Welcome to Vancouver!!