What necessities do you need to bring to study in the UK?

What necessities do you need to bring to study in the UK?

Answer:

According to the experience of students who have studied or graduated in the UK, please pay attention to the following points:

1) By air: For students who go to the UK in September this year, they can leave from Beijing or fly to Hong Kong Airport. In addition, there are no direct flights at some airports in Britain, and the cost is relatively expensive. There are buses to major British cities at the entrance of London Heathrow Airport. Students can take a bus to the city where the school is located and then take a taxi to the campus. Students who already have a domestic driver's license can use it in the UK for one year through notarization.

Luggage: Your suitcase must be packed according to the weight stipulated by Beijing International Airport, because they will charge several times more for exceeding the weight. The luggage weight of international students is more than that of ordinary passengers. Please check Beijing Airport for specific regulations.

2) Clothing: Britain has a mild climate. Take London as an example, the temperature is between 0℃ and 25℃, and the lowest temperature in the northernmost part of Scotland is also between 3℃ and 5℃, and there is heating in the room. Local clothes are cheaper, so it is enough to bring one or two sets of thermal underwear, long down, windbreaker with some long short-sleeved shirts and pants. In order to attend some formal occasions and apply for jobs, formal suits or dresses are essential.

3) Shoes: British clothes are more expensive. Relatively speaking, ordinary shoes are not too expensive, especially sports shoes or travel shoes. You don't need to bring a lot of shoes. You can buy them locally in the future.

4) Bedding: You can bring your own bedding from China. If you are too overweight, you can buy it in the school store after you arrive in the UK.

Slippers and chopsticks: Be sure to bring two kinds of daily necessities: slippers and chopsticks. British people don't wear slippers at home, and flip-flops are the closest "slippers" in the local area. If you are not used to it, bring one or two pairs. Chopsticks are also available in the same situation, but they are available in shops in Chinatown, London.

5) Drugs: Chinese and western medicines commonly used to treat colds, fever, toothache, diarrhea and other symptoms are essential. Drugs in Britain are much more expensive than those in China. If you are used to taking Chinese patent medicines to treat colds and other diseases, bring more. There is either none or it is very expensive.

6) Electrical appliances: notebook computers, USB flash drives, digital cameras, rice cookers and adapters are indispensable. Rice cookers and adapter plugs are rare in the local area. It should be noted that the voltage in Britain is 1 10V, and the style and structure of electrical plugs in Britain are completely different from those in China. Remember that it's best to buy it in domestic electrical stores, which is cheap and of good quality. When you buy it, you must make it clear that it is a "British plug", otherwise you will buy it wrong. The plug won't work then, but it will be expensive to buy in Britain, and then you will be furious!

7) Accommodation: British universities usually give priority to international students entering the first year to stay in the dormitory, so be sure to contact the accommodation office of the school as soon as possible to apply for a dormitory. Students who rent apartments off campus must book in advance. Some friends or classmates who graduated from British universities this year can consult and either rent their rented rooms or choose a safe apartment near the school. Pay attention to your living environment. If men and women live next door and are far away from them, they are unconscious and often make some indecent noises in the middle of the night, which will affect your rest.

8) Finance: You must change some petty pounds and shillings in domestic banks before you leave for emergencies. For other expenses, you can use the special mother-child card for international students in China Bank, deposit the money in the card, or wire transfer from home to your account after you arrive in the UK. However, it should be noted that in British banks, the examination of opening an account is very strict, unlike in China, which can be completed on the spot and takes a week or more, so it is best to pay tuition in advance and bring some living expenses. When you apply for a bank card in the UK, you can do it nearby. You should pay attention to safety and don't have to travel far. You must go to China Bank in London to see which bank has good service quality, and you can change it at any time. If you need remittance urgently, there is "Western Union Remittance" in China. Those who are in urgent need of money can get it at the Postal Savings Bank on the same day, which is very fast, but the handling fee is slightly higher.

9) Experience:

Wang Yi, a graduate of Manchester University in the UK, especially reminded that it is best for him to act in advance. In addition, western culture has the etiquette of coming first, and so does learning. It is best to borrow the reading list given by the teacher from the library as soon as possible, otherwise the number of books borrowed is limited, and you can only find classmates to copy or even buy them yourself.

Ningbo, who graduated from Leeds University in England, said: "Managing money well is the first step towards an independent life. I didn't know the concept of money until I studied abroad. In addition to figuring out how to bring money to the UK before you leave, when you arrive in the UK, you must learn how to manage your money, how to save, spend, borrow and have a plan. " Ningbo said that he had never used a credit card before going abroad. When swiping a British credit card, he always feels that the money spent is not his own and it is easy to squander. He suggested that students put the money they don't usually use into a savings account separately, which not only has higher interest, but also helps them manage their finances.

I wish you a smooth and happy life abroad!