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Ten Important Things an Indian Student
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10 Mar 2017
by Dr.Kaustubh S Thakare, University of Belgrade
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2. If you are planning to study abroad it is important to make sure that you are prepared so that on
your arrival you know what to expect and you can enjoy both studying and living in a foreign
country. For most Indian students coming to study in Australia, Europe or the U.S., this can be a
little daunting. There are several basic things you are supposed to know to make your stay
pleasant.
I. You should be well informed (Research)
◾ A basic step before moving to a different country is to surf the internet for information and
resources.
◾ If you know someone who has studied at the place where you are going then it is the best
way to extract a variety of information.
◾ You can contact university personnel for the information regarding your stay and study
pattern.
◾ It is always better to be well informed about the weather of the country you are visiting it
will benefit you in your bag packing.
◾ You should have information about the currency exchange rate and carry enough amount
of money with you until you find an ATM or open bank account. You can carry international
debit cards with you which you can use anywhere in the world and these cards are easily
available at any nationalized bank in India.
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II. Bag packing
◾ Ensure that you are carrying all the relevant documents and visas to allow you to study in
the country you chose.
◾ Enough prescription drugs for the length of your stay.
◾ Electric adapters - because the shape of electrical plug differs between continents, it is one
of the essential things to be carried along with you.
◾ Laptop and mobile chargers.
◾ Winter in some countries is totally different from what we experience in India so pack lots of
warm and waterproof outfits for the winter. Also, carry sweaters/hoodies, jeans, warm
sleepers and shoes, coat/jacket, a special occasion outfit with you.
◾ Travel book for the country you are visiting.
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3. III. Prepare for living in a foreign country
◾ Culturally Australia, Europe or America are diverse and differ vastly from India. Although
you may be worried about butchering the language and that locals will criticize you for that
but reality is that people appreciate you for your efforts in accepting their culture, also
knowledge of the local language will benefit you a lot while shopping and travelling across
in the country of your stay as there are many countries where people are not too fond of
speaking English.
◾ Try to have some knowledge of history and political background of the country you are
visiting so that you can be more familiar with the people there.
IV. Student accommodation
◾ You can contact your university for the accommodation facilities and they will often help
you out with this.
◾ You can register yourself on www.hostelworld.com where you can get an idea about
accommodation in many countries on a cheaper basis.
◾ Also register yourself on www.isic.org to get an international student identity card. It will
benefit you in getting discounts in accommodation charges at many of the places.
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4. V. On arrival
◾ First thing you are supposed to do is register yourself with the internal affairs ministry within
24 to 48 hours. Registration will help you to legalize your stay in that country and later may
help you in getting temporary residency. However, there are different rules for different
countries which you will have to understand thoroughly.
◾ Next important thing is to have registration in Indian embassy nearby. It is of great value
because here you will find people with whom you can talk in Indian language and that will
somewhat reduce the feeling of homesickness. They might also help in solving any of the
problems you are facing in the country of your stay. In addition, they organize a variety of
programs related to Indian culture which can be a source of entertainment for you.
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VI. Bank account
It is recommended to get a bank account in the country you are studying.This will allow you to
pay bills and keep your money safe. For this, you will require a passport, proof of residence and
proof that you are a student.
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5. VII. Earning while learning
There are some jobs which are called as ‘blue collar jobs’ which can offer you an opportunity to
work part-time and can earn money for your pocket money and enjoyment.
VIII. Scholarships for international students
You can speak to your respective universities regarding finances which will be made available for
your studies or else you can also find some external charities that can offer you financial aids in
the form of a scholarship for studying abroad.
IX. International calling
◾ Living far away from your country and people will make you call frequently to India. In that
case, you may ask whether my current phone will work in a foreign country and the most
probable answer is yes. However, you will have to change your sim card and will have to
buy a new one. After that, you can activate an international pack for calling to India and in
very cheap rates you can call back home.
◾ Another way is to use Skype or Viber from your laptop or computer which will enable you to
have a video chat free of cost with your closed ones. You can also use social networking
site Facebook for video chat. I don’t think young Indian students will have any problem in
calling back home. What do you say, guys?
X. Travel
◾ Here the international student identity card which I have suggested will be of value for
cheap travelling charges. It will also enable you for shopping across various shopping
centers where you can fetch a nice discount with this card.
◾ The best way to travel is using local transport like buses, trams, and trains. You get passes
for buses and trains which will significantly reduce your expenses. You can also hire a taxi
but it will be quite expensive comparatively.
So, guys, these are a few basic things you are supposed to know while studying abroad. I hope
you will enjoy your stay and also will appreciate enormous natural and cultural beauty that awaits
you.
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