There are many differences between the living habits in the UK and in China. For students to study in the UK, it is necessary to prepare everything and understand the living habits in the UK.
So what do you need to bring to study in the UK for the first time?
What are the DOS and don ‘ts of British life?
Here is a small series to take you to understand.
Important Documents First of all, we need to check whether we have brought all the important documents.
While some of the documents could be reissued in the UK, there were some complications.
Considering that freshmen have just gone to the UK, it is inevitable that they will be unfamiliar with some of the procedures.
If we need to reissue the document, it may cause a certain blow to confidence, so we try to be fully prepared.
Among the things you must bring is your passport.
Diploma (original). Diploma translation (Some schools need translation signature). Transcript (original).
Transcript translation. Tuition transfer voucher.
Ielts or relevant language test score (original). Confirmation of accommodation booking.
Medical certificate/tuberculosis report (TB) and negative nucleic acid certificate within 72 hours prior to departure.
After going through customs and entering the country, students should check their important documents and are advised to keep them with them.
2. School supplies If you need any stationery such as pens or notebooks, you can get them in the UK, so you don’t have to occupy the luggage space.
It should be noted that it is an iPad brought from China, an electronic product that can be proved to be for your own use.
It is recommended that you apply for two cards in China first, and then apply for one card after isolation, in case of future trouble.
A domestic debit card that can be transferred across borders.
Domestic credit cards that support overseas payments.
A local savings card in England.
2. The conversion plug is very necessary, the price is not expensive, but also very light, it is recommended to bring a few more!
Charging your phone or using a variety of appliances in the UK can help.
3. Multi-function junction board purchase plug is the British standard, the hole in the plug board is suitable for Chinese plug, this kind of plug board can save a lot of conversion plug, very easy to use!
You can start with the major online shopping platforms in the country.
4. Common medicine & Common medicine Bring some common cold medicine in proper amount.
Antipyretic drugs.
Gastrointestinal medicine, etc.
Domestic drugs are cheap and easy to use, it is very expensive to buy abroad, and the purchase procedures are very troublesome. If you can do it yourself, it is more convenient.
5. If you stay in Britain for a long time, you will inevitably miss the taste of home.
You can practice your cooking skills at home by bringing along some Chinese hotpot base and other seasonings.
You may surprise your parents when you get home.
However, there are many Chinese shops in Britain.
If you don’t want to bring it, you can buy it there, but it will probably cost more.
1. Traffic Rules – Drive on the left in Britain.
When walking, look first to the right, then to the left.
It’s easy to forget that when you first hit the streets.
You’re looking at the wrong side.
To find a car coming towards you.
Feel free to cross the street at any time.
It is legal in the UK, but people usually wait until the pedestrian lights turn green before crossing the road.
Unlike China, Britain rarely honks unless it is very angry or serious.
2. Use more polite words In Britain, you will find people say please and “thank you” a lot more than in China. Friends use these two words a lot.
The use of these polite terms has become an element of our culture.
So.
If you bump into someone, even on the subway, most people will naturally say sorry.”
3. Eating habits are very different In England We drink tea and a lot of coffee, but we usually drink something cold with our meals.
Unlike Chinese culture, British people believe that drinking hot water or drinks is not good for their health.
So instead of hot water on college campuses, you see cold-water leaders.
Even though there are very authentic Chinese restaurants all over the UK, when your British friends say they’ve had Chinese food, they might say “English Chinese takeaway”, such as prawn chips and lemon chicken.
Big cities have Chinese supermarkets.
You can buy all the cooking ingredients, condiments and POTS and pans you need there.
It has everything from hot pot to rice cookers.
But if you live near a rural area, don’t forget to bring some of your favorite foods from China.
However, British customs has strict rules about passengers bringing some food into China.
Another thing to be aware of is when and how much you eat.
In Britain, dinner is usually more formal and larger than lunch.
Lunch is usually a sandwich with an hour to half an hour break from work, a far cry from the hot lunch most Chinese are used to.
In big cities, it’s not cheap to wave a taxi down the street. It’s much cheaper to take public transportation.
If you really need a taxi, you’ll usually call and book a “mimicab,” which is cheaper but must be from a legally registered taxi company.
The easiest way to travel by train in the UK is to book online.
Students under 25 can also buy a discount railcard.
This card also gives you a discount on train tickets.
1. In the British lifestyle, the British people have the habit of queuing up.
You can see them lining up one by one to get on a bus or train or buy a newspaper.
Garsez is a shameful act.
2. In the British lifestyle, British people do not like to talk about a man’s salary and a woman’s age, and even how much the furniture in his house is worth, it is not allowed to ask.
It’s also inappropriate to ask a woman her age, because she thinks it’s her secret, and since everyone wants to stay young forever, there’s no better compliment than saying “You look so young” to a middle-aged woman.
There is no doubt that every woman’s hair, makeup and clothes are designed to make her look more beautiful and younger, but if her appearance is too deliberate, she will be criticized for “looking tacky.”
3. In British lifestyle, haggling is the most taboo when shopping.
The British do not like to bargain and think it is a matter of losing face.
If you are buying an expensive piece of art or a large quantity of goods, you also need to be careful to negotiate a full price with the seller.
The British seldom haggle. If they think the price is right, they buy it. If not, they walk away.
