To America and Oceania, successful study abroad full-process consultant - Help you succeed in studying abroad

Author: Wang Yaping
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Pay attention to 22 safety tips after arriving in a study-abroad country 【Arrive early at school】 It's best to arrive one week early to arrange your schedule calmly and familiarize yourself with the school and community environment, giving yourself time to adapt. Why not do it? Additionally, try to avoid arriving on weekends or holidays when choosing flights. Foreigners highly value their rest days. 【Accommodation】 From a safety perspective, the ranking from highest to lowest safety coefficient is: dormitories on campus, foreign families near the school (a 10-minute walk), apartments near the school (a 10-minute walk), and lastly, slightly farther foreign families or apartments. If living off campus, choose a community with good security, not remote, close to the school, and with landlords who are trustworthy, preferably in communities dominated by non-laborers and foreign immigrants. It's important to understand and prepare in advance. 【Philosophy】 Don't flaunt wealth. No matter how wealthy your family is, don't spend extravagantly in daily life, and avoid discussing your financial situation with others. Parents should regularly provide living expenses to their children, rather than giving them a large sum of money at once, especially for young study-abroad students. Moreover, guide your child's financial management skills and correct wealth mindset to prevent potential dangers after flaunting wealth. This is particularly important for young study-abroad students in Canada and Australia, where there is a higher proportion of wealthy families and fewer social experiences, making education and prevention crucial. 【Home Safety】 · Change the locks or reset the passwords on your accommodation. · Always lock the door immediately after leaving, including when using the restroom, taking out trash outdoors, or answering the phone in the hallway—always carry your keys. · Keep your keys with you to prevent others from making copies. If you lose your keys, change the locks and keys. 【Manage Money and Valuables】 · Store your savings certificates and credit cards in a safe and hidden place, and record important data (like numbers) elsewhere (e.g., computer, phone, notebook) so you can report them if lost. These backups should only be known to you and should not be shared with anyone. · When shopping at supermarkets or going out temporarily, don’t carry all your credit cards. Carry only the necessary ones or traveler’s checks, along with a small amount of cash for emergencies or unexpected payments. · After making a card payment, immediately return the card to a safe place. · Be wary of extortion attempts and learn to identify them. 【Beware of Strangers】 · Even if you have an appointment, always check the credentials of workers (like electricians or water heater technicians) before allowing them into your dorm. If you have any doubts, never open the door. · If possible, ask friends, classmates, neighbors, or landlords to accompany the repair workers. P62-63