1) Be mindful of spending, know local costs for groceries, transportation, and other necessities to avoid draining your budget. 2) Familiarize yourself with the laws and customs of the host country through university resources to respect the local culture and avoid legal issues. 3) Maintain safety by being cautious of strangers, avoiding risky areas, and not making new friends immediately without observing their behavior first.

1. TOP 10 TIPS TO STUDY ABROAD
Be Mindful of Your Spending
Extravagance is not ideal when we are on a study abroad program especially in
daily expenditures because it’s going to drain our pocket without our
consciousness. Soon after arriving at a study abroad destination, we need to
gather all the necessary information regarding our daily utilities and their
availability so that we can judge where to purchase our groceries and other
items. We have to be careful about our expenditures mostly regarding local
travelling, accommodation, groceries and stationery since these basic
amenities consume most of our money.
Know the Law of the Land
Though we have ingrained democratic principles in our blood, still we should
be aware of the law of the host country for our overseas education program
since all the democracies across the world are not same. Before leaving your
home country for your study abroad destination, you need to acquaint
yourselves with basic laws of the destination through your friends or university

2. websites or the immigration websites of the host country. They give you
complete picture regarding public life and dos and do not’s.
Know the Customs and Traditions of the Destination
Not only adhering to the law of the nation, study abroad students must know
the customs and traditions of the host country so that a kind of respect can be
inculcated among themselves because the beauty of old customs and
traditions make us inquisitive and enthusiastic which can boost our spirit to
mingle with natives and proliferate the optimism. Moreover, they help us
broaden our understanding of the world and contribute to universal peace and
mutual cooperation.
Be Cautious of Strangers
Be cautious of strangers since the social customs vary depending on nation,
religion and language. In the wake of recent incidents on International
students, it is mandatory to be reserved to some extent when we are in a
foreign country on a study abroad program. Avoid places which are suspicious
and risky. At the same time, be careful even in populated places to avoid any
kind of skirmishes. You had better not to make new friendships in the first
instance and without observing their behaviour. It does not mean that we
should close ourselves from the rest of the world but to be alert in our
surroundings.
Pack Lightly
Pack only those necessary items which are costly and unavailable in a foreign
country. The main motive behind this is to lessen our burden both physically
and mentally at the airport and also in a host country. Do not leave your
luggage unattended during your study abroad journey and while in a foreign
country. You can easily list out the things which are essential for you by
thoroughly checking the checklist sent by the university along with your offer
letter.
Maintain Good Rapport with Faculties and Staff
Be friendly with your faculties and university staff since they are the ones
whom you can trust during your study abroad program. This can be best done
by achieving great academic records in your overseas education as an ardent
lover of studies is beloved to everyone – this is universal truth irrespective of
region, religion and language. Completing the assignments on time and active
participation in seminars and other academic activities help you foster great
relations with academic staff.

3. Keep a List of Important Phone Numbers
List out all the necessary numbers because we cannot predict any untoward
incidents. Those numbers will be of great help to take quick decisions and
actions. Phone numbers of a home country embassy, friends – both abroad
and from home, family members, local police and university help desk should
be always with us. We must not be negligent of this in any circumstance.
Make Copies of Important Documents
Take photocopies of all the educational documents and the credentials relating
to your overseas education. Most importantly, you should be very protective
of your passport whenever you go out with it. To be on safe side, preserve a
few copies of your passport especially passport data page. Leave some copies
of it and the visa with your family members. Photocopies of your medical
insurance are also of great help when you lose them.
Maintain a Diary
Writing a diary is an intellectual work. Write down all the daily happenings
both academic and personal in a diary so that you can recollect your memories
in the future. It not only has aesthetic value but also some intellectual and
academic importance. Furthermore, you can update yourselves with all the
academic schedules without any inconvenience.
First Priority, Education
Throughout your study abroad program, your education should be prioritized
over other mundane matters since your prime ambition is to acquire
qualitative and worldclass education. Hence, do not let any other things
meddle your educational goals. Be involved in some extracurricular activities
just to rejuvenate yourselves so that you can focus on your education with
enhanced interest but not to subside it.