In anticipation of the start of the new school year, bloggers from across the internet are sharing their tips for coming to the U.S. for the first time, and a lot of them are talking specifically about what to pack in your suitcases:
- Make sure you know the weight limit for checked bags on your flight, and stick to it if you don't want to pay overage charges, says a contributor to Happy Schools Blog.
- Pack the clothes you feel comfortable in, not what you think is in style, said Senzeni based on her experience last year. And bring dressier clothes too, she suggested - you can't always wear t-shirts and jeans.
- Bring some key things from home that won't be available in America, said Tara in that same post. For Chinese students she recommended BB Cream and maybe a rice cooker.
- You can also buy a lot of things for your room once you arrive. Jose Navarro from Berkeley College Life recommends a trip to K-Mart, and Iishan from the MACEE blog mentions Bed, Bath & Beyond.
- Be sure you have the paperwork you need, and be ready to fill out a few forms upon arrival, Nareg told us last year.
But, according to Sebastian, what to pack isn't the most important advice to be given:
- Make sure you know the weight limit for checked bags on your flight, and stick to it if you don't want to pay overage charges, says a contributor to Happy Schools Blog.
- Pack the clothes you feel comfortable in, not what you think is in style, said Senzeni based on her experience last year. And bring dressier clothes too, she suggested - you can't always wear t-shirts and jeans.
- Bring some key things from home that won't be available in America, said Tara in that same post. For Chinese students she recommended BB Cream and maybe a rice cooker.
- You can also buy a lot of things for your room once you arrive. Jose Navarro from Berkeley College Life recommends a trip to K-Mart, and Iishan from the MACEE blog mentions Bed, Bath & Beyond.
- Be sure you have the paperwork you need, and be ready to fill out a few forms upon arrival, Nareg told us last year.
But, according to Sebastian, what to pack isn't the most important advice to be given:
When you’re traveling to another country, many people will give you advice on what to bring, where to visit in your new city, and other practicalities. But there is one thing no one told me that now I wish I heard before, and it’s as simple as this: make some friends. Making new friends may sound like something given, but don’t underestimate the importance of emotional support starting from day one.