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What preparations should I make before studying abroad?
First, studying abroad requires both "talents" and "financial resources"

Roughly calculate the cost of studying abroad, about 250,000 in the United States, 200,000 in the United Kingdom, 654.38+million in Japan, 200,000 in Canada, 0.80 million in Australia, 0.50 million in New Zealand and 654.38+million in the Netherlands.

Although some countries allow international students to work to subsidize tuition fees, parents should make adequate budgets when making preparations to prevent their children from dropping out of school because of cost problems. According to the different expenses in different countries, parents should prepare at least 500,000 to 654,38+0,000,000 yuan.

Second, language preparation.

Studying abroad and learning English well is the most important preparation. Even if you have passed IELTS or TOEFL in China, you will still be dumbfounded abroad. We can't understand the English spoken by others, nor can we understand the English spoken by others, and the written English is even less satisfactory. There is a simple reason. China students learn English from China, just like foreign students learn Chinese from foreign teachers. This is not the right way and will never be understood.

So how can we learn English well before going abroad? Parents must send their children to learn English in an environment that meets the following four conditions: first, teachers must be Canadian or American teachers whose mother tongue is English; Second, teaching materials must be compiled by native language teachers; Third, the whole English teaching environment; Fourth, have at least 1000 class hours. Parents must let their children learn English at home. Otherwise, let alone study, even the basic survival is a problem. Many students with poor English foundation cannot enter school on time after being sent abroad. Without supervision, their studies are neglected and they are in a trance, which has a great negative impact on students and their families.

Third, psychological and life preparation.

Studying abroad is a very good exercise opportunity. For many students, this is the first time in their lives to leave home, parents and friends. Facing the difficulties in life is a great test for students' ability to live independently.

Anyone who has lived abroad can understand that it is more useful and important to be psychologically prepared before going abroad than to bring a rich economic reserve. How much you know about life abroad and how much you are psychologically prepared, just like an invisible hand, always affects the quality and smoothness of studying abroad. Being away from relatives and friends, the first few weeks are very sad. Therefore, after putting the last thing in the suitcase before going abroad, you should adjust your mentality.

Many children are at a loss when they encounter difficulties in a completely unfamiliar environment abroad after studying abroad. Before going abroad, help children learn to live independently, face problems bravely, find problem-solving skills, and further become an excellent international student.

Fourth, cultural preparation.

Fifth, the ability to prepare for life.

Studying abroad is actually the beginning of a child's personal life. He must face all kinds of problems of a person living overseas. Before going abroad, an international student from China should strengthen the cultivation of life knowledge, including scientific diet, living budget, disease prevention, religious discrimination, simple maintenance knowledge and so on.

Sixth, future career preparation.

Every parent hopes that their children can find a satisfactory job after studying abroad and returning home. Faced with the increasingly severe employment situation in China, many parents are also deeply worried. Children's future career development should be prepared from the moment the study abroad plan comes into being. On the one hand, it is necessary to objectively analyze children's personality and interests and choose courses that children can complete their studies. On the other hand, it is necessary to cultivate children's ability and awareness of planning their own career.

Seventh, luggage preparation

Luggage category:

1. The size of the checked baggage is related to the airline that bought the ticket. The weight of checked baggage and the quantity of luggage carried by different airlines are different, and the specific situation is considered.

2. A backpack.

3. Small lock or password lock (you can put things where there is a zipper on the checked baggage, please lock them outside).

Tableware: rice cooker, chopsticks, spoon.

Clothing, shoes and hats: down jackets, underwear, socks, short-sleeved T-shirts, casual clothes, sportswear, jeans, summer skirts or clothes with China characteristics, casual shoes, travel shoes, slippers and hats.

Daily necessities: adapter plugs (2), multiple patch panels, a set of nail clippers, a sewing kit, several hooks, alarm clock, rechargeable battery, charger and glasses (with two pairs).

Document category: 1. Original and photocopy of all relevant materials during going abroad (2-3 copies can be printed and put in different luggage to avoid material loss).

2. Copy of passport, please print more copies (you need to apply for relevant bank information upon arrival).

3, photos (take a few more photos, generally need 2 inch color photos)

4. Address books at home and abroad.

Drugs: antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, cold medicines, Radix Isatidis, antipyretics, eye drops, stomach medicines, antidiarrheal drugs, band-AIDS, Yunnan Baiyao, essential balm, antiallergic drugs and thermometers.

Electronic products: notebook, mobile hard disk or USB flash drive, earphone, camera, mouse and keyboard.

Gifts: Chinese knots, Chinese paper-cuts, Peking Opera masks, tea, etc.