Comments on: 10 things I wish I’d known before studying abroad

By: Samantha Albrecht

Samantha Albrecht — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:25:00 +0000

For people who have lived abroad and started a bank account there, did you then just wire the money from your home bank account? Or how did that work? I’m moving to Spain for a year this September and I’ve been trying to figure out how to avoid all of the fees.

By: Samantha Albrecht

Samantha Albrecht — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:25:00 +0000

By: Maxwell Lazier

Maxwell Lazier — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 02:51:39 +0000

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By: Domain Names

Domain Names — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:12:54 +0000

When packing leave it a day or two and go back to it, and then take out half of your contents, you can always buy at your destination. Think of a budget, and double it – you will always need more, better to be safe than sorry.

By: William Wallace

William Wallace — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:26:46 +0000

Travel with common sense and you will be prepared to take on the world. Also remember that your the visitor and the one that has to adapt to your new home, not the other way around.

By: Jared Krauss

Jared Krauss — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:47:07 +0000

How right you are.
Even though I only lived in London for about 14, 15 days all of this would of been extremely helpful.
Not like a bank would of cared if I had opened an account there for 2 weeks. That’s two weeks where they have my money, they aren’t going to complain.
The packing is SO true.
It’s so much easier to go through the airport security knowing you have NO liquids and don’t need to stop to put them in a clear plastic bag, make sure they are under 3 oz., etc.
When I got to London I just simply walked to the first Boots and bought everything I needed.
Toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, cream, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, face wash. 20Pounds I believe total. Cheap when you consider I just mailed it back to myself back home and am still using most of those.
Great article and I really hope people take a clue from this.

One thing I would add though, try as hard as you can to immerse yourself in the culture, the way of life of the city and try to live like that is YOUR city.
When I was in London, I didn’t think of it as my temporary stay, I thought of it as my home, I thought of it as MY city. I thought of myself as a Londoner, this made my experience SO much better because I was so much more comfortable no matter where I was.

Jared

By: Kaitlin Mills

Kaitlin Mills — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:10:01 +0000

Great article. I’m going to be moving overseas next year and it’s good to see such an informative piece. I never even thought about the tax, better look into that.

By: Kieren

Kieren — Sat, 23 May 2009 17:34:40 +0000

I moved to Canada from Australia almost eight months ago. The first three months was hard, having to recreate a life and make new friends. I have made a lot of Canadian friends, but I also have a little group of Aussies and kiwis that I catch up with from time to time who just understand how life is different here. Eight months on, Ive fallen in love with a canuck, got a great job (in travel) and am seeing and doing things I never thought possible!

By: feleciacruz

feleciacruz — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:27:24 +0000

Fabulous article, ive done both leave and come home several times and this is right on point!!

By: Tany

Tany — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:49:55 +0000

@Tim, Glad you think my article is helpful!

@Ares, Best of luck to your nephew as he heads off on what is sure to be a life-changing experience. I hope some of these tips will prove helpful to him.