{"id":21616,"date":"2019-02-28T14:09:02","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T19:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.studyabroad101.com\/?p=21616"},"modified":"2019-04-30T11:50:56","modified_gmt":"2019-04-30T15:50:56","slug":"5-must-haves-for-exchange-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.studyabroad101.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/5-must-haves-for-exchange-students\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Must-Haves for Exchange Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21618\" src=\"http:\/\/oldblog.studyabroad101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/5-essentials-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"465\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oldblog.studyabroad101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/5-essentials-1.jpg 465w, https:\/\/oldblog.studyabroad101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/5-essentials-1-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/>Meta: These are some of the most useful things to have when studying abroad.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are challenges in becoming an exchange student, but these shouldn\u2019t hinder you<br \/>from having a great experience. Featured below are five of the best things to bring when<br \/>studying abroad. These are a mix of tangible and intangible items, excluding tips and<br \/>advice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fanny Pack<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t worry, fanny packs are no longer viewed as unfashionable accessories. They are<br \/>back and some wear them in unusually fashionable ways. These small bags, also known<br \/>as bumbags, can be a great pouch for important things including your smartphone, IDs,<br \/>passport, little notebooks, and pens. They can even be a more secure place for your<br \/>wallet.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you prefer wearing your backpack most of the time, of course you no longer have to<br \/>bring a fanny pack. It\u2019s just a convenient option to have when you don\u2019t have a lot of<br \/>things to carry around.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Translation App<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sure, you may have studied a new language as part of your preparations in going to<br \/>another country to become an exchange student. However, the little time you spent<br \/>studying a foreign language may not be enough. You could use some assistance from an<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/day-translations\/id1324948920?mt=8\">online translator.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure that the translation app you choose is notable for its accuracy and<br \/>optimization. You don\u2019t want to have an app on your phone that rarely provides the<br \/>correct and appropriate translations, and hogs your smartphone\u2019s memory and computing resources. It has to be a reputable and well-optimized app, preferably one that comes with the option to contact a human translator. You may encounter instances when you need human translation service for indubitable accuracy like when you have to sign a contract, understand a literary work in a foreign language, or submit a paper that should be in the local language of the school you are attending.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Essential electronics<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, if you were to use an app, you need to bring a smartphone or computer with<br \/>you. Just make sure your phone is compatible with the cellular network in the new<br \/>location you will be staying in. Your CDMA phone may not work in the new place that<br \/>only supports 2G and 4G. Also take note of your device\u2019s charger plug and voltage. You<br \/>may need an adapter or a mini transformer\/inverter to be able to use your devices.<\/p>\r\n<p>You may no longer need to take your camera with you as your smartphone likely has a<br \/>decent camera with it. Also, don\u2019t bother taking your bulky external hard drive with you.<br \/>Invest in a good 128GB (or bigger) SD card if your smartphone and laptop supports it.<br \/>Consider bringing a high capacity power bank, though, or a hand crank or solar power<br \/>charger. It would be great if your power bank comes with its own flashlight, but if it does<br \/>not have one, you can buy a small USB LED light that attaches to your power bank.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First aid kit<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s advisable to have a first aid kit to deal with non-critical problems such as wounds,<br \/>insect bites, and allergic reactions. However, don\u2019t include non-prescription medicines in<br \/>it unless the host school asks you to bring some such as antihistamines and pain relievers. Most schools have clinics that can competently attend to your health needs. Self-medicating with non-prescription medicines can result in complications.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Body care products<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always be presentable and hygienic as you can be perceived as a representation of the<br \/>people in your country. That\u2019s why you shouldn\u2019t forget your deodorant, feminine care<br \/>products (for the ladies of course), oral care essentials, and toiletries. If you have a<br \/>dandruff problem, make sure you have your trusted effective dander-control shampoo<br \/>with you. You may also need a good moisturizing lotion if your skin is not accustomed to<br \/>cold weather, which can induce skin drying and flaking.<\/p>\r\n<p>Make the most of your experience in being an exchange student with the help of the items listed above. Also, don\u2019t forget to make friends as they are your best bet if you encounter problems, especially in situations your gadgets and kits cannot suitably address.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Author Bio:<\/strong><br \/>Sean Hopwood certainly knows a lot about meeting new people and experiencing new<br \/>cultures. He is the multilingual CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/dayinterpreting.com\/\">DayInterpreting<\/a>, a company that provides real<br \/>time multilingual interpreting services. 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