A Guide to Overseas Life for Freshmen Studying Abroad: Cooking by yourself is more affordable than eating in the canteen was reported on September 4th.

Li Xin (second from right), an international student from China, took a group photo with his classmates while studying at the University of Edinburgh. Pictures are provided by Li Xin

clothes

outlet store discount is crazy

Seeing that the new semester is coming, there are many students who have to set foot on the road of studying abroad, but in a foreign country, they have to adapt to all aspects of food, clothing, housing and transportation.

Nanjing Yangzi Evening News reported that studying and living abroad is inevitable, and it is also necessary to master some economical store information.

for many people who have studied abroad, the discount of overseas outlet stores left a deep impression on them. Wu Hao, consultant of Jinjilie's study abroad department in the United States, said that basically every state in the United States has such centralized discount outlet, including various brands, and many brands of clothes can be bought there for only a few dollars, and the price is even cheaper than that in China. "I once bought a Nike T-shirt there for only $2.99, and jeans like Levis and CK can be bought there for only a dozen dollars."

in addition, ma liming, consultant of the study abroad department of Jim Gillette in Britain, said that international students can also go to some shopping mall or clothing stores if they want to shop, where there are enough brands to choose from, and the prices are also very affordable in the discount season.

Eating

You can buy Chinese food in foreign supermarkets

Cooking by yourself is more affordable than eating in the canteen

Food is the most important thing for people. For China students who are used to eating Chinese food, the biggest inadaptability of studying abroad is probably in food.

Wu Hao said that the canteens in American colleges and universities are mostly buffets, with an average meal of about $1, while if you choose to go to a restaurant or fast food restaurant off campus, it will only cost $5 to $6, but the dishes are naturally not as rich as the canteens.

In the canteens of British universities, there are many kinds of food such as fish steak, chips and pasta. Of course, some schools will have certain characteristics. Ma Liming mentioned that the school where she studied previously invited a Thai chef, so Thai food will be introduced in the canteens several days a week. And eating in the canteen costs about 5 to 6 pounds per meal.

However, if you want to save money, you have to cook by yourself. Every overseas town has a large supermarket or an international market, where international students can buy vegetables, meat and various seasonings for cooking in China. If students rent a house outside, they can cook by themselves, saving money and eating to their taste.

In the United States, you can eat rich nutrition for only $3 a week, which also includes buying milk and fruit. In Britain, cooking by yourself costs about 8 pounds a month, which is also much less than eating out.

don't forget to tip when eating out

as many people know, tipping is often needed when eating in overseas restaurants. For example, in the United States, tips are generally paid at 1% of the price of the order, while in Britain, they range from 1 to 5 pounds, sometimes even tens of pence.

however, not all restaurants have to tip. Wu Hao said, only those restaurants that have waiters to take your orders and provide services need to tip, while fast food restaurants that need to order and take their meals at the checkout counter don't need to tip, but after eating in these restaurants, you need to clean up the table yourself and put the plates back in the designated position before you can leave, which is also important when eating in the school cafeteria.

Li Xin's travel notes in the UK.

Living

There are three ways to choose from: dormitory, renting and boarding

China students generally have three choices in accommodation. Most undergraduates will choose to live in school dormitories (mostly double rooms), in addition, they can rent out or board at local people's homes.

Wu Hao said that in American universities, if you live in a dormitory, you have to eat in the canteen. As a result, the cost of food and accommodation is about $1,5 a month, but if you rent a house off campus, it will be much cheaper, and the living environment is even better than that on campus.

"My friend rents a house in new york, and the monthly rent is about 6 dollars, while in Michigan, sometimes a room is less than 3 dollars." Ma Liming said that if students want to live in the dormitory on campus, they need to apply in advance, but many professional study abroad institutions will apply for students after their visas are passed, saving a lot of trouble.

In addition, Wu Hao said that if students want to rent a house off campus after living on campus for a period of time, they only need to give reasonable reasons to the school to refund the remaining accommodation fees.

As for renting a house in the United States, Wu Hao suggested: "Students can log in to CRAIGSLIST.COM. This website has a lot of information about renting a house, which is very helpful for foreign students in China to rent a house. This website may be the second most popular website in the United States after Google. " However, for renting a house off campus, both consultants stressed that we must choose a community with good public security, and don't go out too late. We must protect our personal safety when going out.

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Students have a discount on taking public transportation. Try not to drive in big cities

Overseas public transportation is developed, so it is very convenient for international students to travel abroad.

Ma Liming introduced that in Britain, students can choose to take the subway or bus, and many colleges and universities will handle student cards for students, and they can enjoy student discounts by going to the station to buy tickets with their student cards.

In addition, for students who travel frequently, it is much more cost-effective to apply for a monthly ticket or a weekly ticket than to buy a one-way ticket, because weekly tickets and monthly tickets can enjoy unlimited rides within the validity period. In London Street, students can also get an international student card for 5 pounds with their student card passports, and they can enjoy discounts on cheap air tickets and accommodation.

In addition, many overseas students from China will go to the second-hand market to choose a car. Compared with the mainland market, the second-hand car here is much cheaper, and it only costs about $15 a month to maintain a car.

However, Wu Hao reminded that if students are in big cities such as new york, Philadelphia and Chicago, they should try not to drive when traveling in the city, because parking is inconvenient and expensive.

In the United States, public transportation is also convenient, and it only costs students more than 7 dollars a month to apply for an ordinary bus card.

However, there are relatively few railways in the United States. Most Americans choose airplanes or go on road trip when they travel far away. Trains have gradually become travel tools, so the internal facilities of trains are more comfortable. Some people call American trains "mobile high-class hotels", and taking the train itself has become a way for Americans to relax. Students studying in the United States might as well find a chance to experience it.

Australia is one of the most economically developed countries in the southern hemisphere, with perfect transportation facilities.

Huang Aiying, an expert studying in Australia and New Zealand, said that in schools, canteens or student service centers will provide Australian public transport manuals and timetables, and international students can check travel information at any time. When you log on to the official website of the Ministry of Communications, you can also inquire about tickets, timetables and transfer guides. You only need to enter the names of the starting and ending points or stations to get a variety of transfer schemes, time and route maps, which is very convenient for freshmen studying abroad.

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