The idea of going overseas for a study trip is exciting. There are a lot of factors to make this trip a huge success. Before you get too excited, here are some final reminders to make sure you go home safe and satisfied.
Leave your comfortable stuff at home
Don’t go on this trip bringing all your branded perfumes and beauty regimens. Try doing what the locals do. This allows you to absorb their culture and lifestyles even more. You can also dress up just like locals. Anything that would let you experience something new from the locals should be given a chance. This could be the only opportunity to do so.
Don’t bring a lot of stuff with you
You don’t want excess baggage issues on this trip. You want to feel excited about this study trip so you might as well leave anything that could ruin your day. Besides, you want to bring home something special from the place you visit. Leave enough space in your luggage for that. Just bring the essentials and try buying local products.
Don’t just stick with your itinerary
When your school is organising this trip or you have partnered with an agency, you have a schedule to follow. You need to be with the group until the end. However, there might be some other times where you are allowed to go to places or just relax. Make the most of this chance. Visit other exciting places where you can learn something new. For instance, if you are heading on a studietur in Malaga, don’t just see the churches, museums and parks on the list. Visit other less popular areas that are mostly visited by locals and learn from the experience.
Be open to spontaneous activities
It would be great if you had the chance to research the places to visit in advance. However, it would also be nice to experience surprises. If you are already there and you have found an exciting place to visit, go for it. You might also learn from this experience and share what you have learned with others.
Try asking for student discounts
Even if you are in another country, you are still technically a student. Just ask if they acknowledge you as a student if you present an ID from your home country. This is not a guarantee, but there is no harm in trying. Besides, you want to save money on this trip and you must try to grab the chance whenever you can.
There are a lot more things you need to remember before heading on this trip. Create a checklist so you don’t forget anything important. Most of all, remember that whether something ends up good or bad, you take it as a learning experience.
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