With less than two months to go until you travel to the UK, how are you ready?
In order to adapt to the environment as soon as possible after landing, preparation before departure is crucial.
Senior sister helped everyone sort out the necessary preparations, remember to put them away.
1 pre-line confirmation.
Arriving in the UK can be a challenge for new students.
There is a lot of preparation before the trip, and you can make a list and tick each item.
Find out about the current entry into the UK in advance and prepare the relevant materials.
It is also necessary to make an itinerary, buy air tickets, conduct physical examinations, exchange currency, and prepare luggage.
2. Preparatory course.
You can preview professional courses in advance to save reading time for formal classes.
It is also helpful for students to choose elective courses and further study after admission.
In addition to the preview textbooks, you can also ** new research results of celebrities in your own field and **.
Broaden your professional knowledge and improve your English reading comprehension skills.
3. Prepare for English.
English proficiency plays a decisive role in the effectiveness of studying abroad, so be sure to practice in advance.
Listen: The British accent is very mixed, and you can watch the ** "grinding ears" of ordinary British people before you go
Say: If you don't speak well or are timid, you will lose your self-confidence, which will affect your class, going out or socializing.
Read: You need to read a lot of English literature, and the slow speed will lead to a backlog of tasks and increase the burden.
Writing: Specifically refers to academic writing, which needs to be trained in advance.
4. Adapt to paperless reading.
Paper books abroad are more expensive, and you can save a lot of money by getting used to using e-books to study.
You can first select the English you are interested in** on your Kindle and other devices to get used to reading on the screen.
Then use a tablet or laptop to read overseas ** information, and then use electronic devices to read literature is easy to adapt.
5. Learn fast cooking.
Most UK students are responsible for their own meals.
People who can cook will be more popular, save money and socialize.
There is no open flame in foreign kitchens, and smoke alarms are also very sensitive.
You can learn to cook meals that are quick and smoke-free and easy to get in advance.
6. Boost immunity.
Entering a new living environment, coupled with the fatigue of studying in the British boat, it is easy to get sick.
Before going abroad, you should maintain adequate sleep, nutritious diet, exercise, and treat your illness in time.
Prepare for the study abroad life with high-intensity mental + physical activities with a healthy and strong body.
7. Adjust your mindset.
Students may encounter various difficulties and mental problems when they go abroad for the first time.
Emotions such as homesickness, loneliness, and academic pressure may affect life and health if they are not handled well.
Therefore, it is necessary to cultivate the ability to live independently, reduce dependence on others, and adjust the mentality.
8. Plan ahead for the future.
The duration of the master's degree is short, and the teaching and research is only one year, so it is necessary to plan the graduation destination when you enroll.
Returning to China or staying in the UK, job hunting or further study, you must prepare in advance.
If you plan to pursue a PhD after graduating with a master's degree, you should start understanding and preparing for your PhD application when you enroll.
The difficulty of applying for a Ph.D. is much more difficult than that of a master's and undergraduate's application, so it is important to pay attention to it.
Studying abroad is a huge challenge, and I hope you can adapt to life smoothly.
If you have any questions, you can also communicate with the senior sister in time
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