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Here are some tips for studying abroad:

do your research

it’s a good idea to get to home the environment of where you will be staying. What’s the common transportation system? 

what’s the exchange rate + where to exchange your money? 

where is the closest bank and what do you need to set up a bank account as a foreigner? 

what data plan should you get for your phone?

let’s talk the noms (aka food)

you will miss the comforts of home cooking; that’s normal. i missed the southern chinese food that my family makes and the soups. There are just some things you won’t be able to find in your new location.

learn how to cook a few simple dishes to save that $$$. say your mom has a really good recipe and it’s your fav, learn how to make it from her so you can make it yourself if you want a piece of home.

do a google map search or walk around to find where the nearest grocery store is and what types of food (ie fruits, veggies, snacks) are available. don’t be afraid to try something new

bring some snacks that remind you of home. when you get homesick, reward yourself. easy things to pack include dried fruit, local cookies/biscuits, spices and seasoning (you know for instant ramen or some quick fixes)

packing

try to bring things that are practical. aka don’t take your entire wardrobe; chances are you won’t be wearing all of it. yes, do bring your favorite shirts and your favorite pjs, but also check the weather. for example, on london, the winters aren’t cold, but always rainy. In the usa, i didn’t really get much use out of my trench coat, but i realize that there is a reason why trench coats are a thing in london. they are perfect for those rainy, foggy mornings with a slight chill. Be sure to pack layers so you are prepared no matter if there is a sudden weather change.

consider: is there a chance that you will be traveling during your breaks. In london, there are reading breaks in the middle of your term/semester/trimester/etc. and being in europe, you can very easily travel to another country (i.e. 3 hours to paris via eurostar!), so do you need a travel backpack or mini shampoo/soap bar for your travels?

make sure to buy international converters and adapters. check your electronics to make sure that the voltage is compatible. in the uk, iphones and most computers just need an adapter. but your hair curler may need a converter.

dorm life

in london, most of the accommodations by the universities are single suites, so you don’t have to worry about a roommate that you may potentially disagree with. 

but if you will have a roommate, talk to each other first to lay down some ground rules as a common courtesy. what are your likes and dislikes, wake/sleep habits, things to avoid doing, and just be considerate of each other. you don’t have be bffs with your roommate, if you are than great!, but if not that’s ok too but be friendly!

if your accommodation hall organizes events, go to them. meet new people that are not from your program or university. when you are alone in a new country, friends are what can be the difference from a great experience or a bad, isolated experience. so be bold and meet new people. you may find yourself learning something new.

Battling homesickness

try to arrange a designated time to call family, taking into account time differences – no use waking everyone up in the middle of the night or have your parents call you when you are in the middle of class or studying!

social support is very important, especially when you have had a bad day, and you just need someone to talk to, so make sure you call home!

don’t forget your friends too. that’s the beauty of social media, make sure you talk to your friends once in a while, and keep each other updated on what’s going on.

i’m not saying you won’t ever feel homesickness, because you will and that’s natural. but to help combat that that, stay in touch with the fam and friends back home.

and even if you aren’t a ‘social butterfly’, try to branch out and get connected with other students and new friends. after all, you are in a whole other country, and that calls for adventures. adventures are twice the fun when you share them! honestly, there are so many places that i wouldn’t have thought i’d go to if it weren’t from friends’ recommendations and planning as a group.  

what’s studying in london (as an american) like?

watch my day in the life on youtube ✨

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Grammar is killing me, must keep going

[legallyjoyce]

Days of Productivity (1/100)

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Catching up on my studies. 

I have 2 midterms coming up next week. 

Good luck everyone with studying!

[trustmeimalmostalawyer2018]

Finally reading a book after the midterms 💕

[petalthestudyblr]

Get to know you all!

¡Hola! My name is Jasmine. I got so sucked into the studyblr community when I discovered @emmastudies, and I absolutely adore all of the people in this community. Of course, I’m not the best at studying, but this community really inspires me, and I wanna be a part of it too!

Who am I?

I’m 13 (for the Americans, I’m going to be freshman after this summer break!)

I study in an IB school

I live in Taichung, Taiwan

My first language is Chinese/Mandarin

I’m a Huffleclaw and an ISTJ

I’m a bibliophile!

What do I love?

Star wars!

Harry Potter!

Sherlock!

Pretty Little Liars!

13 Reasons Why!

Emma Watson

Shakira

Troian Bellisario

Books, lots of books! Although my time is limited, but my home is always filled with books for my and my friends!

Cooking/Baking/Making stuff. My classmates always teases that I’m a mom because the only skill I have is cooking :)

Languages! I love learning languages, and I’m currently learning Spanish and German!

Education! I started volunteering when I was in middle school, and have loved it ever since.

What do I study at school?

Chinese Language and Litetature

English Language and Literature

Individuals and Societies (Social Studies)

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Visual Arts

Performing Arts

Spanish

English Language Arts

Design

What will I study when I’m a freshman?

Def visual arts

Spanish

Possibly German

Chemistry

Biology

Eng Lang & Lit

Chinese Lit

Math

Social Studies

What will I do?

Post a lot of my bio notes

Break the stigma that studyblrs have to be perfect

Do the 100 days of productivity challenge

Ace Spanish!

Ace my finals (it’s happening in 3 days!)

Who inspires me?

@emmastudies @hufflepuffsstudies @slytherin-psych-studies @ravenclawstudyclub @studyblrmasterposts

and so much more!

[accio-studylife-blog]

Introduction 2.0

Hello! My name is Charlotte and this is a short introduction to my blog. :)

About me

• Aries

• 17

• The Netherlands

• High school senior

• entp

Hobbies

• Reading

I love reading and I always have, I don’t have as much time as I used to anymore but I’m trying very hard to get back into it. My favourite book at the moment (besides the entire Harry potter series) is Little women by Louisa may Alcott.

• Swimming

I swim three times a week, not in a team but just by myself. I used to swim in a team but I left years ago, when I got back into it I didn’t want to be thrown into a group of people who all know each other and who are all super good at what they do. Being by myself makes me feel much more comfortable, I can set personal records and do everything at my own pace.

Interests

• Philosophy

• Feminism

• Politics

• History

Useless facts

• I have two cats, Izzy and Ozzy. They’re my world!

• I have three, much older sisters.

• I’m an aunt to three boys and two girls, aged between 6 and 11.

• Winter is my favourite season

Inspiration

• @studyquill

• @studyign

• @studyinglikea-ravenclaw

• @mygrangerlifestyle

• @ravenclawstudyclub

And that’s just about it, I have much more to tell you but I’m hoping to so that in separate posts. Thanks for sticking around!

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Do you know any other good Ravenclaw tumblrs?

I really love @ravenclawravings and @ravenclawstudyclub . Thanks for the ask!-Emma

[studycharms]

:・ﾟ✧ dec 19, 2017 l 12月19曰2017年 :・ﾟ✧ 

aww the pretty sunsets and a lot of epidemiology notes to review while eating advent calendar chocolates >_< 

[studycharms]

:・ﾟ✧ dec 17, 2017 l 12月17曰2017年 :・ﾟ✧ 

choco pie, epidemiology, and a lot of colorful annotations ^-^

other original posts  //  studygram  //  goodreads 

[studycharms]

:・ﾟ✧ june 17, 2017 l 6月17曰2017年 :・ﾟ✧ 

here is a glimpse into my spreads and notes. i was totally taking advantage of the natural light this afternoon for this photo op. 

[studycharms]

:・ﾟ✧ july 17, 2017 l 7月17曰2017年 :・ﾟ✧ 

ok, more books today. i’m just trying to get through my tbr list before graduate school hits (couple months in and it still doesn’t feel like i finished undergrad.)

more notes and bujo posts in the near future. i have a stack ready for their photoshoot 

but serious, all the light that we cannot see by anthoney doerr has jumped the ranks to be one of my favorite novels (as you can see from the plethora of sticky flags i’ve tabbed). 

[studycharms]

:・ﾟ✧ june 18, 2017 l 6月18曰2017年 :・ﾟ✧ 

post-it notes on enzymatic pathways ft. new pilot juice pens. 

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:・ﾟ✧ june 13, 2017 l 6月13曰2017年 :・ﾟ✧ 

ok, it’s been awhile since my last original post. it’s been busy with graduation, getting ready for grad school (abroad!), exams...but we are back to the regularly scheduled programming.

my bujo spread (unfinished!) for this week is based on a lot of flowers and stars. on a side note, summer is really hitting full stride (90 degrees fahrenheit, whaaa??!!)

[studycharms]

:・ﾟ✧ june 15, 2017 l 5月15曰2017年 :・ﾟ✧ 

can i get a woot woot for colorful protein synthesis diagrams? currently reviewing. surprise. surprise. ft. paper mache seagulls! 

[studycharms]

:・ﾟ✧ june 23, 2017 l 6月23曰2017年 :・ﾟ✧ 

old bujo spread from april (time really does fly) and some old opthal notes. 

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:・ﾟ✧ june 19, 2017 l 6月19曰2017年 :・ﾟ✧ 

mukbang. went out to kbbq and we mayyy have ordered too much food. reviewing signal sequences for proteins with a final destination in the nucleus.