Analysis of six key words of "rookie" studying abroad

August is coming, and September is not far away. It is another school season.

Facing the children who go out to study for the first time, parents have too much joy and expectation, but inevitably, they will be a little uneasy. Especially for students who are about to go abroad, it worries their parents: what preparations need to be made before going abroad? Can children adapt to study and life abroad? What places should I pay special attention to when going abroad? ……

How to solve these problems, the experience of experienced people and the advice of experts are very useful.

Keywords: entry documents

You should bring copies of payment vouchers such as passport, air ticket, school admission notice, tuition and accommodation fees, such as wire transfer orders, money orders and deposit receipts. Xue Xueqin, the customer service Commissioner of Xintong, repeatedly urged, "If you have IELTS or TOEFL language scores, please bring this language transcript."

It is reported that these entry documents are generally required by all destination countries. Some students need more preparation. For example, students studying in Canada should carry "Entry Approval", students studying in Britain and America should hold "International Travel Health Certificate", and students studying in France should prepare "Birth Certificate".

In addition to the above entry documents, the relevant documents of the highest academic certificate and the entry card filled in on the spot on the plane are also essential.

Xue Xueqin suggested that it is best to back up important documents in advance and make two copies, one of which should be left at home in case of emergency.

It takes more than ten hours to fly across the ocean. "It is best to carry a lip balm with you. If you fly for a long time, your lips will be dry as hell. " Eric, who has been studying in the United States for one year, added that this is his experience.

Keywords: checked baggage

"The checked luggage has specifications," Eric said. "The length of the box should be less than 158 cm, and the material should be canvas, which is strong and reliable."

Because there is a weight limit for baggage consignment, and most of them are based on the ticket display, overweight will cost a lot of money. For this reason, Eric thinks that clothes, shoes and other items don't need to be brought a lot. "I went to the United States last year, and a girl in my company actually brought more than a dozen pairs of shoes, as well as a lot of shower gel and shampoo. As a result, the luggage was greatly overweight. In fact, foreign shopping malls are often discounted, some brands of clothes are cheaper than domestic ones, and the prices of products such as shower gel are also good. " "However, very thin girls should bring more clothes because they can't buy clothes in such a small size in the United States." Eric added.

Of course, there are some daily necessities that must be brought. For example, the standard voltage of voltage converter is 1 15V/60hz, 240v/50hz； in America; In Australia. Compression bag-used to hold down jackets to save luggage space; Towels-textiles are much more valuable in Europe and America than in China; A small number of small coins-to deal with emergencies on the way to school.

Eric also invented a trick: "When you get on the plane, the laptop you carry with you is not included in the weight limit of 5 to 8 kilograms of hand luggage. You can use the computer bag as a mini luggage bag and stuff some stationery and books inside. "

The packing of luggage is also very tricky. Teacher Tong Zongfeng, a senior consultant studying abroad who has worked for many years, stressed that there have been incidents of student packet loss before. She said: "In order to make your bag as obvious as possible, you'd better hang a luggage tag with your name pinyin, flight number, origin, destination, destination contact address and telephone number clearly written on it."

Keywords: drugs

Foreign schools generally provide medical insurance for international students, and schools also have school doctors, so it is very convenient for students to see a doctor. Xue Xueqin said that it should be noted that foreign doctors generally do not look at diseases such as colds and fever. Even if there is, the doctor's routine treatment is: drink more water, rest more and take care of yourself.

Parents should correctly evaluate their children's physical condition when preparing commonly used drugs for them. As for what medicine to take and how much to take, Mr. Xue thinks it varies from person to person, but some commonly used medicines, such as those for treating colds and diminishing inflammation, still need to be prepared.

"After all, when entering a new environment, some children will have toothache, skin allergy and beriberi recurrence. Due to acclimatization. Taking conventional medicine can solve the urgent need. "

Teacher Xue also said that at present, domestic drugs can only be consigned to foreign countries and cannot be mailed, so the dosage should still be enough. Otherwise, it is likely that "the medicine will be annoying as soon as it is used".

Keywords: rice cooker

Overseas diet is a headache for many students in China.

"In China, we are used to having hot meals for every meal, but abroad, a loaf of bread with a glass of mineral water may be the Chinese food for students. It is normal for China students to get used to it. " Xue Xueqin said that a simpler and more effective way is to bring a rice cooker from China and cook by yourself. Foreign rice cookers have few functions and are not very easy to use.

In this regard, Ruby, who is studying in the UK, is deeply touched. "When I first went to England, I couldn't cook. Every meal is solved in the school cafeteria, but it always feels wrong. It was solved by eating instant noodles several times. " Ruby said that when he came home in the first summer vacation, he began to learn to cook and brought a rice cooker when he returned to England.

"Now they are basically cooking by themselves. My specialty is stewed pork ribs soup, scrambled eggs and stir-fried dishes, all of which are delicious. Sometimes I also' banqueted' my classmates and got praise. " Ruby said with a smile, relying on this craft, he also made many local friends.

Learn to cook some simple dishes while the school is still in class. In addition, it is best to see a dentist and get a haircut before going abroad.

"It is very expensive to see a dentist abroad. I have a classmate who spent tens of thousands of RMB before and after seeing a dental disease. The problem is not big. " Cai Xiao, an old international student, said that before going abroad in March this year, although he had his teeth filled, his hair was not cut short enough, and he had to get a haircut in less than two months in the Netherlands, for a total of 20 euros. Considering how expensive it was, I got a cruel haircut and bought a hat to wear. At least I survived the summer vacation and returned to China. To this end, he suggested that new international students had better get a haircut before going abroad, or simply learn to get a haircut themselves.

Keywords: communication

Give prospective international students a "kit" for studying abroad. It contains an urgent and important problem: how to overcome the loneliness in a foreign land.

"First of all, be mentally prepared." According to the translation of the history of studying in Britain, freshmen who have just arrived in a foreign country are super excited. After they are fresh and energetic, they often fall into a trough, especially homesick, and then their hearts will stabilize.

"In the middle, the key is to climb out of this trough." Shi Yi said, if you have difficulty in doing it, it is recommended to seek help from the psychological counselor of the International Department.

"Every school has a similar institution." Shi Yi said that in order to let freshmen get through the adaptation period after the start of school, many schools will hold various activities after the opening ceremony, such as bringing old classmates and new classmates to help freshmen integrate into the new environment as soon as possible.

When you study abroad, you will have a new circle of friends. "Who do you spend most of your spare time with?" Faced with this problem, Xintong once conducted a survey. According to the survey, 6 1.9% people chose "China students at the same school", followed by "foreign friends they know", accounting for 20%, "being alone" accounting for 9.5%, and others accounting for 10%.

In this regard, Tong Zongfeng, a study abroad consultant, believes that "helping fellow villagers" abroad can indeed bring a lot of convenience, especially for some freshmen who have just arrived on campus. They can get to know the campus quickly and learn a lot about overseas life. Useful knowledge. "But at the same time, there are also many phenomena caused by China students getting together, such as playing games and watching Korean dramas." She said that students go abroad to study mainly to learn advanced aspects of foreign countries, broaden their international horizons and learn foreign social culture. It is necessary to know more foreign friends and communicate with local people.

How can we open communication channels with local people? Lance studied in the United States for one year, majoring in economics and having a lot of experience. Among the top 50 liberal arts colleges in the United States, there are only two people in China.

"My method is very simple, that is, to overcome psychological timidity and seize every opportunity to talk more and say humorous words." Lance had an experience that American students would greet you for the first time. If you are shy and ignore it, the opportunity will slip away immediately, but if you seize it, it will follow.

Lance's roommate is an American. "We get along well." Lance said, "but living habits will collide sometimes." For example, roommates like to listen to lady gaga and make noises. And if I want to study, I will tell him to plug in headphones. " In lance's view, there is nothing to be ashamed of. As soon as the problem is spread out, it will be solved.

Keywords: attendance rate

It is a common confusion for freshmen studying abroad not to understand in class. When I first arrived in the United States, Lance also encountered such a situation. Asked what to do, Lance said, "Go ahead. You can ask the teacher to say it again in class, or you can' open a small stove' alone after class. " Lance suggested that prospective international students, if they don't understand in class, go to the teacher boldly, be shy or find other ways to make up lessons, but take more detours.

Lance got an "A" in all his freshman subjects. In this regard, lance doesn't think there is anything to show off.

"Many of my classmates study hard." Lance said that some of them are for scholarships, because as long as one score is below "B+", the scholarship will be "hung up". If you want to achieve "B+" or above, you need more than 88 points; Everything else is for further study. One of his American classmates, whose goal is Stanford, is very dissatisfied with getting an "A-" every time. "In such an atmosphere, I dare not slack off."

Lance also said that American schools attach great importance to attendance. If the attendance rate is not reached, it will be difficult to renew the contract. If it is too low, the Immigration Bureau has the right to cancel the student's visa and immediately repatriate him to his country of origin.

It is reported that not only the United States, but also universities around the world attach great importance to attendance, and good attendance is closely related to the maintenance and renewal of student visas. This, prospective students, must not be underestimated. (Wang Jia)