I. Articles to be carried
I. Personal clothing
1, check the local temperature and prepare to bring clothes. Usually in winter, except for the west coast (such as California) and southern States, it snows in metropolises all over the United States, so some cold-proof equipment such as snow clothes, snow boots, thick socks, scarves and gloves are quite needed. However, if you come to study in the southwestern United States, you don't need to bring too heavy clothes (unless you consider skiing). Thick coats and sweaters are relatively basic clothes, but in winter, rooms are generally heated, and sanitary clothes and thick sweaters are rarely used.
2, underwear, socks, etc. It is most appropriate to change it every two weeks.
When you arrive in America, you may see what other students wear, and then decide how to dress up. So you don't have to do a lot of shopping before going abroad. Shopping in the United States is not fun, and compared with domestic prices, American clothes are not expensive.
4. You might as well bring one or two sets of traditional (or improved) clothes from China to wear at international festivals or dinners held by your school. It not only makes foreigners feel refreshed, but also shows the culture and art of China without losing the opportunity. Of course, if there are other supporting Chinese musical instruments and handicrafts, etc. , can come in handy at the right time.
5, there are not many opportunities to wear suits and dresses, just prepare one or two sets.
6. When I first arrived in America, traveling abroad, visiting relatives and friends and sleeping bags were all very useful. It is recommended to bring one.
It is very useful to carry a thin coat with you when boarding and disembarking in the United States.
B, books
1. No matter what department you study, you should bring some reference books you have used as much as possible. It is sometimes troublesome to buy books in this environment in America. Bookstores sell textbooks designated by professors, and others are very ordinary books or manuals. Relevant reference books can only be borrowed from the library. There are quite a variety of books in the library, and there are many new books, but it is inconvenient to punctuate books. So some books to be used in the first semester can be taken with you. Books in China are cheaper than those in America.
2. English-Chinese dictionaries, Chinese-English dictionaries and other customary dictionaries can be carried with you. Ying Ying dictionaries can be bought in the United States.
Second, study in the United States travel skills
1. Contact the airline before packing.
Before preparing luggage, it is necessary for students to know which items need to be declared. According to the regulations of the airline I booked, how much free checked baggage can I carry? How much hand luggage can I take?
When you leave the country, if you bring personal belongings such as cameras, video cameras and laptops with a unit price of more than 5,000 yuan, or if you bring more than 20,000 yuan in cash and the equivalent of 5,000 dollars in foreign currency, you must clearly fill out the declaration form to avoid trouble when you return home.
General airlines allow 20 kg -46 kg of luggage to be checked for free. If the luggage is overweight, you have to pay a lot of money for it. Therefore, if you really can't streamline your luggage, you should contact the airline in advance. Some companies can arrange for your luggage to be checked in advance, and the cost will be lower. If you expect your luggage to be overweight, you can pay online in advance, and you can also save a lot of money.
Students are advised to choose foreign airlines because they are allowed to check more luggage than domestic companies. For example, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines can check two pieces of 23kg luggage. In the peak season of studying abroad, the United States will also take special care of international students and can check 23 kilograms more.
Students should also confirm the weight of hand luggage with the airline in advance. Airlines are generally allowed to carry 6-8 kilograms of hand luggage (except laptops) for free. Hand luggage should include documents required for entry, a notebook with the address and contact information of the school, the address and contact information of the contact person and the mode of riding, a pen, a small amount of cash, valuables such as mobile phones, cameras and MP3 players, two comfortable and warm clothes, and a raincoat or umbrella.
2. Put the entry documents in the file bag.
Generally speaking, the documents required for entry include valid passport, air ticket, admission notice, economic certificate (bank deposit certificate, economic guarantee letter, scholarship certificate), original degree/qualification certificate, transcript, IELTS test report and accommodation-related documents. It is worth reminding that entry into the UK also requires the International Travel Health Certificate and the International Vaccination Certificate. An entry letter should be provided when Canada enters the country. When entering the United States, you need to show the "I-20" form issued by the Immigration Bureau. Students should put these important documents in a transparent file bag to avoid unnecessary trouble. You'd better make a copy of the above documents and keep them at home in case of emergency.
Follow the "arrival" sign after entering the country, which will guide you to the entry-exit inspection office unless you want to transfer; Then continue to walk according to the channel displayed on the electronic screen of the entry inspection office; In addition to checking whether the documents are complete, immigration officials will simply ask you the purpose of entering the country. For students, you are usually asked some simple questions, such as which school, which major and where you live. After you pass the immigration check, you can claim your luggage. If it takes a long time to enter the country, your flight baggage has been delivered. Don't panic. Unclaimed baggage will be put on another baggage conveyor belt. You can ask at the counter.
Be sure to remember the name and telephone number of the person who picks up the plane before you leave, and tell them your name, telephone number, flight number and departure and arrival time. Get in touch in time when the plane is late or delayed. In case of emergency, get in touch with the airport staff for help at the first time.
When you arrive at your destination safely, please get in touch with your family as soon as possible and report your safety to them.
Third, the advantages of studying in America
1. Learning in the quality education system
It is no secret that many top schools in the world are located in the United States. In fact, to be precise, half of the top ten schools in the world are in the United States, such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, University of Chicago and many other famous schools. Besides, there are hundreds of excellent schools in America. No matter which state you want to study in, you can have many choices. Moreover, the good reputation of American universities can bring great advantages to your future career development.
2. More schools and more choices
There are more than 4,500 schools in the United States that can offer undergraduate degrees and a large number of disciplines that can be used as majors and second majors. You are free to choose different courses and projects here. No country has such a rich variety of disciplines and projects. Besides, you also have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge technology from the most famous scholars.
At the same time, the large number of American universities also means that you have more choices when choosing a school. For example, you can comprehensively consider the school's geographical location, curriculum, accommodation, campus size, teaching staff, tuition fees, sports facilities and other aspects. There is always a school that can satisfy you.
3. Enjoy the lifestyle of American students
Speaking of America, if you never want to experience campus life in America, it must not be true. To study in the United States, you can live on campus, participate in campus activities, get to know students from all over the world and feel the lifestyle of American students.