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So you're going abroad: now what?

Three things you should do before leaving

japanjobo
Sep 30, 2018
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So you're going abroad: now what?

You are officially going to be studying abroad! Now what? You've been preparing for this moment for months and now your study abroad is around the corner. Here's three things I did the last few months before I left for my study abroad.

1) Make a list of all the things you want to do/eat before you leave

I was going abroad for a year and my friends and family wanted to do all the things I would miss. I made a list of all the places I wanted to go and all the restaurants I would miss while I was abroad. It was nice having a physical list and it gave me something to do everyday with my friends the summer before I left.

2) Make a list of everything you want to take with you abroad

I was only able to take two suitcases and a carry on for one year abroad so I had to make my items count. Take only the necessities (trust me you'll come home with so much stuff from your new home) and maybe a few snacks to share with the people you meet abroad!

3) Make sure you have all your documents in order and in a file

There were so many documents I had to take abroad with me. I was really happy that I had made a file with all my important documents to make sure my travels would go smoothly.

Going abroad is so exciting, but take time to enjoy your last few moths home. Sometimes I had to remind myself to slow down and live in the moment. It made me appreciate my local spots a little bit more knowing I wouldn't be able to visit them for a year. Also people love to hear about your hometown so it's nice to have a few stories about where you come from.

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