Well that depends on where are you going coz prices and expenses differ from place to place. My sister and I had to move
abroad for sake of our study. It wasn't hard for me coz I was living with my relative for sometime and later we
decided to move out and have our own place.
What I can give you from my own experiences is that:
1- Be very cautious with your money and budget it depending on your expenses. I am a very practical person so I usually
keep track of things I purchase whether is food or other stuffs. I conserve a calculated and limited amount of money for
each month. Electricity & Water, Groceries and etc...and the rest goes for the other months or other things that I
need to buy.
2- This was my father's advise and I pass it to you too since it's very critical for someone in foreign
places. Always save a considarable amount of money for unexpected and emergency cases. Do not ever spend it unless you
really have to.
3- Be organized. Decide what do you really want and how you can accomplish it. I, for instance, leave the big cleaning
and shopping for the Friday afternoons after school and Saturday mornings. The Saturday afternoon and Sunday are for
resting and having fun.
6- Put and spend times on things that you've been used to. It's not wrong to try to have the same lifestyle
that you had back home. If you want to have the same thing you can have it but it needs extra effort and
management.
7- Gradually begine to learn your neighborhood and surrounding. You don't have to know everywhere at once.
8- Find a confident local friend around spcially at school. They will be great help and guid to you. If you happen to
get close to them you won't be having much problem in regards with your studies. Of course I don't mean to
completely relay on them, they won't be pleases. But usually people, especially student, like to help their foreign
classmates.
9- Think positively about odd mistakes and embarressing moments that your'll for sure encounter. It's natural
and your not much to be blamed. Always laugh and smile at your mistakes but only once or twice, never let tham happen
again.
10- Learn to show gratitude and respect to the new culture even though you might not agree with it. -blinks- that's
a big deal.
11- Learn their tradition.
I don't remember anything more but it case I do, I'll add it later. :) Hope that it could help.
